[Remote] Senior Software Engineer - Data Acquisition

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. WEX Inc is a company focused on transforming its data platform, and they are seeking a Senior Software Engineer for their Data Acquisition Team. In this role, you will design and build scalable data pipelines that integrate various data sources, ensuring quality and performance while supporting the company's data ecosystem.ResponsibilitiesBuild and maintain high-performance data acquisition pipelines that integrate with a variety of systems across WEX and third-party vendorsContribute to the development of a modular ingestion platform that enables reusability, reliability, and observability at scaleImplement core pipeline components such as schema validation, transformation orchestration, error handling, and audit loggingSupport batch and streaming ingestion flows, ensuring the platform meets varying latency and volume requirements across business unitsEnsure traceability, lineage, and security through integration with control plane and governance systemsParticipate in code reviews, design sessions, and incident resolution—promoting high standards for code quality and operational reliabilitySkillsB.Sc. in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field; M.Sc. a plus but not required4+ years of experience as a software engineer, ideally in high-volume or distributed systems environmentsStrong programming skills in Python, Java, Scala, or another systems-focused languageExperience with data integration and ingestion pipelines—understanding what it means to bring data in from source systems, transform it, and deliver it reliably downstreamSolid grasp of engineering fundamentals, including version control, modular design, testing, and performance tuningProficiency in using AI coding assistants (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor, or Claude Dev) to accelerate the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including automated unit test generation, refactoring, and documentationDeep understanding of specification-driven development. Ability to author and maintain rigorous technical specifications (using OpenAPI, AsyncAPI, or Protocol Buffers) that serve as the 'source of truth' before implementation beginsAbility to craft complex, context-rich prompts to solve architectural problems, debug legacy systems, and translate business requirements into technical scaffoldsFamiliarity with concepts like schema evolution, event-driven architectures, observability, and role-based access controlA collaborative mindset—comfortable working across domains, products, and infrastructure layersA strong sense of ownership and accountability—caring deeply about building systems that lastBenefitsHealth, dental and vision insurancesRetirement savings planPaid time offHealth savings accountFlexible spending accountsLife insuranceDisability insuranceTuition reimbursementCompany OverviewWex is a financial technology service provider for fleet, travel and healthcare industries. It was founded in 1983, and is headquartered in Portland, Maine, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is http://www.wexinc.com.Company H1B SponsorshipWEX has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 4 in 2026, 22 in 2025, 10 in 2024, 12 in 2023, 20 in 2022, 14 in 2021, 18 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.