Staff Software Engineer (Melbourne)

* Set technical direction across multiple teams and services within the Funding platform* Lead architecture for significant initiatives, from initial design through implementation and rollout* Identify the critical technical problems that will matter in 6 to 18 months, and drive the work to address them* Drive platform-wide improvements in reliability, performance, scalability, and developer experience* Make and document the technical decisions that shape how we build* You're already operating at a Staff level, or doing the work of one in your current role* You're exceptionally curious. You dig into how things work, chase down the "why," and can't help wanting to understand the system below the one you're building* You have a deep love and understanding of system design and architectural patterns. You know the patterns, when to reach for them, and just as importantly, when not to* You write exceptional C#/.NET code. Deep experience is required, not just exposure* You've designed and operated distributed systems at scale in production* You understand event-driven architectures deeply, including patterns, trade-offs, and failure modes* You've led technical initiatives that required influence across teams, not just within one* You take ownership of outcomes, not just output, and hold yourself to a high standard* A track record that demonstrates Staff-level impact. Typically around 8+ years of experience, though the right person matters more than the tenure* Deep expertise in .NET/C#. You can reason about performance, memory, async patterns, and the runtime* Proven track record of technical leadership on complex, multi-team initiatives* Strong experience with cloud-native systems (Kubernetes, containerisation, infrastructure as code)* Hands-on experience with event streaming, distributed systems, and data-intensive applications* Experience driving engineering practices such as testing strategy, observability, CI/CD, and incident response* Experience with modern frontend technologies (Angular, TypeScript) is a plus* Financial services or payments experience preferred but not requiredWEX is a global commerce platform that helps businesses solve for operational complexities like employee advantages, 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
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