Manager, Software Engineer

About the role

As a Software Development Manager III on the WEX Benefits Technology team, you will lead a high-performing engineering team dedicated to building the next generation of employer benefits solutions. You will be a technical leader who bridges the gap between complex business needs and scalable, full-stack cloud-native implementations. Your primary focus will be on driving engineering excellence and team growth, with an emphasis on high-performance full-stack systems that integrate seamlessly with our cloud data ecosystem. How You'll Make an Impact People & Team Leadership : Lead, mentor, and manage your team through the successful delivery of valuable customer software, while conducting performance reviews and supporting professional development. Architectural Guidance : Drive collaboration across technology teams to foster innovation and ensure your team follows guidelines for re-usable frameworks and governance of architecture patterns. Engineering Excellence : Strengthen and drive engineering processes using TDD , BDD , Microservice , and Vertical Slice Architectures . Strategic Collaboration : Partner closely with Product Management to provide technical guidance on software design and influence priority, expectations, and timelines within your domain. Operational Ownership : Support live applications by promoting proactive monitoring, rapid incident response, and continuous improvement. Experience & Technical Skills Full Stack Engineering Leadership (Core Focus): Management Experience : At least 5 years of management or supervisory experience leading engineering teams. Engineering Tenure : At least 10 years of experience in software engineering , with a proven track record of delivering complex, enterprise-grade projects. Backend Expertise : Deep proficiency in C# , .NET Framework, RESTful API design , and building Cloud-Native applications . Frontend Expertise : Strong proficiency in modern Web UI frameworks such as React and Micro Front End (MFE) . Platform & Infrastructure : Hands-on experience with Docker , Kubernetes , and cloud providers (specifically Azure ). Messaging : Mastery of event-driven design using Kafka . Data Ecosystem Integration (Collaborative): Data Awareness : While this role focuses on full-stack, you will collaborate with the Data Platform team to ensure your services align with consumption patterns in Azure Cloud and Snowflake . API Design : Design and maintain robust APIs that serve as the bridge between core application services and downstream reporting consumers.