(*) This is a remote position; however, the candidate must reside within 30 miles of one of the following locations: Boston, MA; Dallas, TX; San Francisco Bay Area, CA; Portland, ME; and Washington, D.C

About the Team/Role

We are seeking passionate and experienced Development and Operations Innovation Leaders to join our new Delivery Innovation Center of Excellence (DICE). The DICE organization's vision is to establish technology delivery as the cornerstone of WEX's competitive advantage. This role will be a key player to ensuring we use data-driven insights to optimize flow and empower teams; cultivate thriving communities of thought leaders, practitioners, and technology managers and strategically apply AI solutions to accelerate WEX's product innovation velocity.

• Drive, own and run a community of practice - facilitating, coaching, and connecting theory to the practical day to day of the people doing the work
• Teach best practices through a combination of hands on engagement and other techniques
• Identify and troubleshoot technical challenges, find solutions that optimize flow, reduce length of feedback cycles, and promote continuous learning and experimentation
• Explore and embrace new technologies and processes, including AI integration into development and operational workflows
• Collaborate with others and contribute to a positive and productive team environment
• Evaluation of different solutions and selection of the best approaches for a given situation based on a combination of qualitative and quantitative feedback

• Solid understanding of software design principles such as domain-driven design
• Deep knowledge of patterns for managing source code branches such as trunk-based development
• Familiarity with testing methodologies and tools such as behavior-driven development
• Practical experience with helping teams achieve continuous delivery outcomes
• Interest in learning and staying up-to-date with the latest development trends and technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI)
• A desire to not just develop, but to help others grow in their development practices
• Willingness to experiment and take calculated risks to learn from failures and iterate on solutions

• Strong proficiency in either the development technology stack or the infrastructure and deployment tooling (preferably both) for a particular line of business
• Strong understanding of the business domain and the challenges faced by the organization to develop solutions that address real needs
• A history of strong communication and collaboration with other engineers, data scientists, product managers, and stakeholders at all levels of the organization
• Experience with agile methodologies will be highly beneficial as you strive to improve delivery velocity and quality
• Prior exposure to AI or machine learning can be advantageous for identifying potential applications in the development lifecycle
• A passion for continuous learning and improvement is crucial for individuals who will be key players in adopting new technologies and fostering a culture of innovation