Software Development Engineer

As a Software Development Engineer at WEX, you will be responsible for collaborating with stakeholders to understand customer challenges and designing innovative software solutions. You'll measure and drive decisions using data, strengthen engineering practices through TDD and BDD, analyze existing systems for improvements, and support live applications through proactive monitoring and incident response.

To qualify for the Software Development Engineer role at WEX, you should have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience. Strong software engineering experience, excellent problem-solving abilities, and proficiency in Angular or React are essential. Familiarity with modern technologies, cloud-native development, and CI/CD practices will also be important.

A Software Development Engineer at WEX should be proficient in C#, Python, and Docker, with experience in modern RDBMS such as MS SQL, Postgres, or MySQL. Knowledge of ASP.NET RESTful API design, microservices architecture, and cloud platforms like Azure is also critical. Additionally, familiarity with modern web UI frameworks like Angular or React will be beneficial.

At WEX, we believe in continuous learning and mentorship. As a Software Development Engineer, you will have the opportunity to mentor others while also learning from your peers. We encourage sharing knowledge within the team and provide various opportunities for personal and professional development, ensuring you grow as a subject matter expert in your field.

The work culture for a Software Development Engineer at WEX is collaborative and inclusive. You'll work closely with your team and stakeholders, fostering effective communication and teamwork. We value innovation and creativity in problem-solving, and there's a strong focus on maintaining a positive work environment where everyone contributes to our goals.

When answering this question, focus on specific examples where you've collaborated with team members, highlighting your role during projects. Discuss how you communicated ideas and helped resolve conflicts, as well as any methodologies you've used, such as Agile, to improve teamwork and productivity.

Discuss your understanding of TDD and how you've implemented it in previous roles. Highlight the benefits you’ve observed, such as improved code quality and easier maintenance. You might want to provide an example of a project where TDD contributed significantly to the success of the development process.

Share your techniques for prioritization, such as the use of Agile project management tools or your personal methods for managing time effectively. Discuss how you identify high-impact tasks and adjust priorities based on project requirements, deadlines, and stakeholder feedback to ensure timely delivery.

Explain your understanding of software security principles and OWASP guidelines. Discuss any specific strategies or practices you've employed to identify vulnerabilities in applications and how you integrated security into the development process to ensure a robust solution.

Talk about your experience building and consuming REST APIs, providing a specific example that includes the purpose of the API, the technologies used, and any challenges you faced during development. Share how you ensured that the API was efficient and well-documented.

Share which technologies excite you the most and why. Be sure to relate this to your role as a Software Development Engineer, mentioning how your passion for modern web frameworks, cloud services, or specific programming languages drives you to create better solutions.

Discuss your openness to feedback and how you see it as an opportunity for growth. Provide an example of a time when you received constructive criticism, detailing your thought process, and how it improved your coding skills or project outcomes.

Provide a narrative about a specific challenge you faced, detailing the problem, your approach to solving it, and the ultimate outcome. Highlight your analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and what you learned from the experience.

Explain how you utilize data to inform decisions. Discuss any tools or metrics you use to measure progress and performance, and how data-driven insights guide your design choices and impact the user experience.

Share your methods for continuous learning, such as attending workshops, online courses, or following industry leaders. Discuss specific areas or technologies you’ve explored recently and how you apply new knowledge to improve your work as a Software Development Engineer.