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WiseEngineering Lead - Send for Partners
Wise is hiring an Engineering Lead for the Send for Partners team in London on a full-time, on-site basis. This position involves managing technology infrastructure that…
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Wise is hiring an Engineering Lead for the Send for Partners team in London on a full-time, on-site basis. This position involves managing technology infrastructure that enables banks and enterprises to integrate payment products through their own channels. The group operates at the intersection of business development, solutions engineering, and implementation success, constructing scalable systems to connect global partner networks. This is a hands-on leadership position requiring direct coding involvement…
Job Description
Wise is hiring an Engineering Lead for the Send for Partners team in London on a full-time, on-site basis. This position involves managing technology infrastructure that enables banks and enterprises to integrate payment products through their own channels. The group operates at the intersection of business development, solutions engineering, and implementation success, constructing scalable systems to connect global partner networks.
This is a hands-on leadership position requiring direct coding involvement alongside team management. The selected candidate will guide software engineers, shape technical roadmaps, and collaborate closely with product managers. Responsibilities include defining distributed system architectures, supporting partner integrations, and driving code quality standards.
Suitable candidates bring demonstrated experience leading high-performing technical teams, a strong background in distributed systems and microservices, and familiarity with the JVM platform including Java, Kotlin, and Spring Boot. Applicants should possess a product-focused mindset, strong communication abilities, and the capacity to navigate ambiguous situations while upholding regulatory compliance.
Compensation ranges from GBP 106,000 to 135,000 per year, accompanied by restricted stock units and standard company benefits.
Responsibilities
- Manage coaching, hiring, performance, and professional growth for engineering staff
- Translate product strategies into actionable technical roadmaps aligned with key performance indicators
- Direct system architecture and technical design choices for globally scalable platforms
- Partner with cross-functional departments to facilitate bank integrations and network expansion
- Promote engineering excellence through code reviews and best practice implementation
- Maintain hands-on coding involvement and deep comprehension of team systems
- Spot improvement opportunities for the Send product while balancing immediate delivery and long-term health
- Contribute to broader Wise Platform squad discussions to share insights across the company
Requirements
- Demonstrated background in leading and mentoring engineering teams and growing senior individual contributors
- Expertise in technical leadership and system design for distributed architectures, microservices, and event-based systems
- Strong product orientation with focus on customer impact and implementation
- Leadership style centered on empowerment, trust, and clear context
- Commitment to best coding practices, code reviews, and continuous delivery
- Clear communication skills across multiple teams and stakeholders
- Bias toward action and comfort with ambiguity while sustaining quality and compliance
- Practical familiarity with the JVM platform utilizing Java, Kotlin, and Spring Boot
Core Skills
Benefits
- Starting salary between GBP 106,000 and 135,000 per year
- Restricted stock units
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What is the location and work arrangement for this role?
This is a full-time, on-site position located in London.
What is the salary range for the Engineering Lead position?
The starting salary ranges from GBP 106,000 to 135,000 per year, plus restricted stock units.
What technical stack is used for this position?
The role involves working with distributed systems, microservices, event-based architectures, and the JVM platform including Java, Kotlin, and Spring Boot.
How can I apply for this job?
The source posting does not specify direct application instructions aside from visiting the Wise careers website.
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