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WiseEngineering Lead - Send for Partners
Wise is hiring an Engineering Lead for the Send for Partners group based in London on an on-site basis. This position offers a starting salary between…
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Wise is hiring an Engineering Lead for the Send for Partners group based in London on an on-site basis. This position offers a starting salary between GBP 105,000 and 135,000 per year, along with restricted stock units. In this role, the selected candidate will guide engineering staff within a team that enables banks and enterprises to utilize Wise infrastructure for international payment products. The role combines technical leadership with hands-on…
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Wise is hiring an Engineering Lead for the Send for Partners group based in London on an on-site basis. This position offers a starting salary between GBP 105,000 and 135,000 per year, along with restricted stock units. In this role, the selected candidate will guide engineering staff within a team that enables banks and enterprises to utilize Wise infrastructure for international payment products. The role combines technical leadership with hands-on responsibilities, partnering closely with solutions engineering, product management, implementation success, and business development functions to construct robust payment networks.
The position suits individuals with a strong background in distributed systems who enjoy coaching engineers and shaping technical direction. Responsibilities include translating product strategy into technical roadmaps, overseeing team hiring and performance, and driving architecture choices for microservices and event-based systems.
Responsibilities
- Manage recruitment, coaching, mentoring, and performance evaluations for engineers
- Translate product strategies into technical roadmaps tied to key performance indicators
- Guide architecture and technical design for globally scalable systems
- Partner with cross-functional groups to facilitate bank integrations and payment network growth
- Enforce engineering standards through code reviews and best practices
- Contribute directly to team systems with hands-on coding when necessary
- Identify product enhancements while balancing short-term goals and long-term technical health
Requirements
- Demonstrated background leading and mentoring engineering teams while growing senior staff
- Expertise in technical leadership and system design for scalable, distributed, microservices, and event-based architectures
- Proficiency with the JVM platform including Java, Kotlin, and Spring Boot
- Strong communication skills for sharing technical concepts across stakeholders
Core Skills
Benefits
- Starting salary of GBP 105,000 to 135,000 per year
- Restricted stock units
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the location and remote work policy for this role?
The position is based in London and is on-site.
What is the salary and compensation offered?
The starting salary ranges from GBP 105,000 to 135,000 per year, and the compensation package includes restricted stock units.
What technical stack is used in this role?
The role involves working with the JVM platform, specifically Java, Kotlin, and Spring Boot, alongside distributed systems, microservices, and event-based architectures.
What type of employment is this?
This is a full-time employment opportunity.
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