Software Development Engineer 2

<p><b><b>About the Team/Role</b></b></p><p><span>As a Software Development Engineer</span><span>, you will be a key contributor to the modernization of WEX’s Digital Credit Application. You will help build the high-performance API layer that replaces our legacy Salesforce-heavy workflows. This role is perfect for a backend specialist who enjoys solving complex integration puzzles, building pluggable business logic, and ensuring that our new "modern experience" is fast, reliable, and ready for future AI-driven features.</span></p><p></p><p><b><b>How you’ll make an impact</b></b></p><ul><li><p><b>Feature Development:</b><span><b> </b>Develop and maintain scalable microservices using </span>Java 17+<span> and </span>Spring Boot<span> to support new credit application journeys.</span></p></li><li><p><b>Migration Support:</b><span><b> </b>Assist in migrating business logic from Salesforce (Apex/Flows) into independent, cloud-native services without disrupting the current customer experience.</span></p></li><li><p><b>API Craftsmanship:</b><span><b> </b>Build and document clean, developer-friendly </span>REST APIs<span> that power our A/B testing framework and multi-channel frontends.</span></p></li><li><p><b>Pluggable Logic:</b><span> Implement modular "Adjudication" components that allow for easy integration with third-party credit bureaus and risk engines.</span></p></li><li><p><b>Data Integrity:</b><span> Ensure seamless data synchronization between our new PostgreSQL databases and the Salesforce system of record using event-driven patterns.</span></p></li><li><p><b>Quality & Testing:</b><span><b> </b>Write "test-first" code (JUnit/Mockito) and contribute to automated CI/CD pipelines to ensure 100% confidence in every deployment.</span></p></li></ul><p></p><p><b><b>Experience you’ll bring</b></b></p><ul><li><p><b>3–6 Years of Experience:</b><span><b> </b>Strong background in backend software development, preferably in high-growth Fintech or E-commerce environments.</span></p></li><li><p><b>Java Specialist:</b><span> Deep hands-on experience with </span>Java<span> and the </span>Spring Ecosystem<span> (Spring Boot, Spring Data, Spring Security).</span></p></li><li><p><b>API Design:</b><span><b> </b>Proven ability to build and scale RESTful services. Familiarity with GraphQL or gRPC is a plus.</span></p></li><li><p><b>Cloud & Databases:</b><span><b> </b>Experience working with </span>AWS<span> (Lambda, EC2, RDS) and proficiency in SQL (</span>PostgreSQL<span>) and NoSQL.</span></p></li><li><p><b>Message Brokers:</b><span><b> </b>Practical experience with asynchronous messaging like </span>Kafka<span> or </span>RabbitMQ<span>.</span></p></li><li><p><b>Modern Tooling:</b><span><b> </b>Comfort with Docker, Kubernetes, Git, and Maven/Gradle.</span></p></li><li><p><b>Problem Solver:</b><span><b> </b>Ability to debug complex issues across distributed systems and a passion for refactoring legacy code into clean, modular patterns.</span></p></li><li><p><b>Highly Motivated and Self-Learning:</b><span> Possesses a strong desire to rapidly acquire new skills, tools, and domain knowledge with minimal supervision.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Demonstrates initiative, intellectual curiosity, and an eagerness to take on new challenges.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Excellent collaboration and communication skills, comfortable asking questions and seeking guidance when needed.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Champions a positive attitude, technical curiosity, and a relentless focus on quality and continuous improvement.</span></p></li></ul><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p>