WEX

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About the Team & Role We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Manager of Application Development to lead a talented Scrum team. This role is crucial for our organization, focusing on developing key systems that bridge gaps between our core enterprise applications and customer-facing products. The ideal candidate will be a strong technical leader who is passionate about establishing robust Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) hygiene and building a high-performing team that serves as a model for excellence across the engineering organization. How you’ll make an impact Technical Leadership & Project Management Lead the development and delivery of high-impact applications, including an Enterprise Notification Hub, an Enterprise Onboarding System to accelerate customer time-to-business, and a Developer Portal to streamline integrations. Directly manage a Scrum team, ensuring adherence to Agile methodologies, timely delivery of sprints, and continuous improvement. Provide architectural guidance and technical oversight, ensuring solutions are scalable, reliable, and maintainable. SDLC and Process Improvement Establish, implement, and enforce best practices for SDLC hygiene, including coding standards, code reviews, automated testing, continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD), and security protocols. Drive a culture of quality, accountability, and operational excellence within the team. Define and track key metrics (KPIs) to measure team performance, process efficiency, and product health. Team Building and Mentorship Recruit, mentor, and develop a team of application developers and engineers, focusing on technical growth, career development, and cross-functional collaboration. Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment, setting a high standard for communication and knowledge sharing. Act as a change agent, creating a team that their peers look to for guidance in technical execution and SDLC practices. Experience you’ll bring Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. 5+ years of experience in software development, with at least 2 years in a direct management or senior leadership role over a development team. Proven experience leading an Agile/Scrum team through the full SDLC. Deep understanding of modern software development practices, design patterns, and architectural principles. Strong experience with building and managing APIs and microservices. Preferred Qualifications Experience developing enterprise-level systems in a fast-paced environment. Familiarity with cloud-native development (e.g., AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud). Certification in a relevant Agile methodology (e.g., Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)). Demonstrated ability to improve organizational SDLC maturity. The base pay range represents the anticipated low and high end of the pay range for this position. Actual pay rates will vary and will be based on various factors, such as your qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role. Base pay is one component of WEX's total compensation package. Most sales positions are eligible for commission under the terms of an applicable plan. Non-sales roles are typically eligible for a quarterly or annual bonus based on their role and applicable plan. WEX's comprehensive and market competitive benefits are designed to support your personal and professional well-being. Benefits include health, dental and vision insurances, retirement savings plan, paid time off, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, and more. For more information, check out the "About Us" section. Pay Range: $165,000.00 - $220,000.00 WEX 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 Reasonable Accommodation Request Form. This form is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.