We are seeking an experienced Software Development Engineer IV to join our Platform Engineering team responsible for designing, building, and operating our enterprise Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS). This role is responsible for developing scalable platform capabilities that enable engineering teams to rapidly build, deploy, and operate secure, compliant, and reliable applications across AWS and Azure.The ideal candidate is passionate about developer experience, cloud-native technologies, infrastructure automation, Kubernetes, and building reusable platform capabilities that serve hundreds of development teams. This individual will serve as a technical leader, driving engineering excellence while mentoring other engineers and influencing architectural direction across the platform.ResponsibilitiesDesign, build, and maintain core capabilities of the enterprise Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS).Develop scalable automation using Go, Terraform, Kubernetes, and cloud-native technologies.Design and implement reusable platform services that improve developer productivity and reduce operational overhead.Build and maintain APIs, operators, controllers, and automation that support platform lifecycle management.Drive improvements to platform reliability, scalability, observability, and operational excellence.Lead the design and implementation of secure infrastructure aligned with enterprise security and compliance requirements.Develop automation for infrastructure provisioning, deployment workflows, secrets management, networking, and platform operations.Participate in architecture reviews and provide technical leadership across platform initiatives.Troubleshoot complex distributed systems and production issues.Partner with Security, Networking, Cloud Infrastructure, and Application Engineering teams to deliver enterprise platform capabilities.Mentor junior engineers through design reviews, code reviews, and technical coaching.Champion engineering best practices including testing, CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, and GitOps.Required QualificationsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.8+ years of software engineering experience.Extensive experience developing applications in Go (preferred), Java, C#, Python, or similar languages.Deep experience with Kubernetes in production environments.Strong experience with cloud platforms such as AWS and/or Azure.Experience building Infrastructure as Code using Terraform.Experience with CI/CD platforms such as GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or Jenkins.Experience designing REST APIs and distributed systems.Strong understanding of networking, DNS, TLS, load balancing, and cloud infrastructure.Experience operating highly available production services.Excellent troubleshooting and debugging skills.Strong written and verbal communication skills.Preferred QualificationsExperience with one or more of the following technologies:Kubernetes OperatorsArgoCD / GitOpsHashiCorp VaultHelmDocker and container technologiesPrometheus, Grafana, OpenTelemetryAWS EKS and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)Identity and Access Management (SAML, OIDC, OAuth)Enterprise security and compliance frameworks (PCI, SOC, HIPAA, SOX)Platform engineering and Internal Developer Platforms (IDPs)What Success Looks LikeDeliver reusable platform capabilities that accelerate software delivery across the enterprise.Reduce manual operational work through automation.Improve platform reliability, scalability, and developer experience.Drive technical decisions that balance security, compliance, operational excellence, and developer productivity.Mentor engineers and raise the overall technical maturity of the Platform Engineering organization.Act as a trusted technical leader for cross-functional initiatives involving cloud infrastructure, security, networking, and application engineering.Technical SkillsProgrammingGoPythonJava or C#REST APIsCloud & InfrastructureAWSAzureKubernetesTerraformDockerHelmDevOps & PlatformGitHub ActionsArgoCDGitOpsInfrastructure as CodeCI/CD AutomationObservabilityGrafanaPrometheusOpenTelemetryLogging and MonitoringSecurityHashiCorp VaultSecrets ManagementIAMSAML/OIDCEnterprise Security Best PracticesAbout UsWEX is a global commerce platform that helps businesses solve for operational complexities like employee benefits, managing and mobilizing fleets, and streamlining payments.With over 6,500 employees, we work with large and small companies in more than 200 countries and territories, and can tailor our services to meet the unique needs of their businesses.We hire people who share our passion for continuous innovation and client service that is unparalleled in the industry. Offering comprehensive and market competitive benefits, our offerings are designed to support your personal and professional well-being. If you’re looking for a growing career - come be part of WEX today. To learn more about our employee benefits, please
click here.WEX is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, disability or other protected status. WEX promotes a drug-free workplace.Qualified individuals with a disability have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. If you require a reasonable accommodation as a result of your disability at any point in the job application process, please submit your request through our
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