VP, Benefits Research

Overview:

WEX is an innovative payments and technology company looking to forge the way in a rapidly changing environment, intending to simplify the business of doing business for our customers, freeing them to spend more time, with less worry, on the things they love. We are journeying to build a consistent world-class user experience across our products and services and leverage customer-driven innovation across all our strategic initiatives. 

Job Profile Summary:

WEX is seeking a visionary leader and technologist to spearhead our next generation of benefits technology as the Vice President of Architecture & Developer Platform. In this role, you will be the driving force behind Benefits Engineering futuristic technology research and the creation of a thriving developer ecosystem. You will lead a small but elite team of architects, pushing the boundaries of what's possible with cutting-edge technologies like AI/ML, serverless computing, modern user experience and blockchain technologies. This role is a unique opportunity to shape the future of the benefits industry by empowering external developers to build innovative products and services on the WEX Benefits platform. This pivotal role demands a strategic thinker who can architect cutting-edge solutions and foster a thriving developer ecosystem. As the VP of Architecture & Developer Platform, you will be responsible for:

• Elevating WEX Benefits Technological Leadership: Define and execute a bold architectural vision that positions WEX Benefits as a technology leader in the benefits industry. Embrace emerging technologies like AI/ML, serverless computing, and blockchain to drive innovation and deliver exceptional value to our customers.

• Building a World-Class Architecture Team: Assemble, mentor, and inspire a high-performing team of architects and engineers. Foster a culture of collaboration, knowledge sharing, and continuous learning, empowering team members to excel and contribute to WEX Benefits success.

• Driving Technology Innovation: Lead the exploration and evaluation of emerging technologies through proof-of-concept projects, pilot programs, and strategic partnerships. Identify and assess the potential impact of these technologies on WEX's business and develop actionable recommendations for their adoption and integration.

• Creating a Developer's Dream Platform: Design, develop, and continuously enhance a robust and scalable developer platform that empowers external developers to build innovative benefits products and services on top of WEX's core infrastructure. Provide comprehensive APIs, SDKs, documentation, and support resources to facilitate seamless integration and accelerate developer success.

• Cultivating a Thriving Developer Ecosystem: Foster a vibrant and engaged developer community through strategic outreach, hackathons, developer conferences, and online forums. Encourage collaboration, knowledge sharing, and open innovation to drive the advancement of the benefits technology ecosystem.

• Partnering for Success: Collaborate closely with product management, engineering, and business stakeholders across the organization to ensure alignment between technology strategy and business objectives. Effectively communicate technical concepts and recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences, fostering a shared understanding of the architectural vision and roadmap.

• Staying Ahead of the Curve: Maintain a deep understanding of modern software development methodologies, architectures, and technologies. Continuously monitor industry trends and emerging technologies to ensure WEX remains at the forefront of innovation.

• Strategic Leadership and Resource Management: Contribute to the overall strategic planning and execution within the Benefits Technology division, ensuring alignment with budget, resources, and timelines. Effectively manage the architecture team's budget and resources to maximize impact and achieve strategic objectives.

This is an extraordinary opportunity for a seasoned technology leader to make a significant impact on WEX's future. If you are passionate about driving innovation, building high-performing teams, and shaping the future of benefits technology, we encourage you to apply..

Responsibilities:

• Define the Architectural Vision: Develop and drive a comprehensive architectural strategy for WEX's benefits technology platform, ensuring alignment with business objectives and incorporating cutting-edge technologies.

• Lead Technology Innovation: Spearhead the research and evaluation of emerging technologies (AI/ML, serverless, blockchain, etc.) through proof-of-co