Software Engineer - WEX

We are seeking motivated, self-directed, and technically outstanding developers to join our team of Software Engineers responsible for building back office systems that support our order routing, execution, and management system. With our constantly growing client base and the ever-changing demands of markets and financial technology worldwide, these systems are in a constant state of improvement and expansion.

In this role you will

• Engage in full cycle development of custom-built back office systems (billing, real-time monitoring systems, and varying APIs to name a few)
• Communicate with stakeholders to identify issues and develop improvements to these systems
• Gather requirements, design solutions, iterate on implementations with peers and business advisors, participate in code reviews, and deliver products in a timely manner
• Troubleshoot and solve the most complex problems escalated by support staff
• Provide insights on and help prioritize tasks to optimize, modernize, and simplify our system on your own initiative, as well as ways to improve usability and scalability
• Document the requirements and usage of the software, along with technical specifications and test cases
• Keep abreast of emerging technologies, new language features, and new APIs or tools

Minimum Qualifications

• Have 2+ years of software engineering experience in an OOP language such as C# (preferred), C++, or Java
• Experience with Windows, Linux, .Net, WPF, Blazor, Python, and/or SQL.
• Be organized, self-directed, and dependable. Be able to manage your own workload and provide reasonable estimates for completion
• Have superb analytical and problem-solving skills
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills, able to convey design decisions in both technical and layman’s terms

$80,000 - $110,000 a year

The base compensation range for this role is approximately $80,000-$110,000 contingent on experience. WEX's total compensation model includes base salary and an annual discretionary bonus.

Headquartered in Chicago, Wolverine Execution Services (WEX) is an independent broker-dealer specializing in the execution of equities, options and futures for institutional investors. WEX offers clients multiple venues for execution including a proprietary electronic trading platform, algorithms, direct floor access, and an agency brokerage desk. Leveraging expertise in trading technology and risk management, WEX provides clients with anonymity, superior execution and order management in all asset classes, delivering exceptional solutions for both technical and institutional trading styles. For more information visit .

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.