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WiseEurope Risk And Controls Senior Software Engineer II
Wise is seeking a Europe Risk And Controls Senior Software Engineer II to join its London team on a full-time basis for an on-site role. This…
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Wise is seeking a Europe Risk And Controls Senior Software Engineer II to join its London team on a full-time basis for an on-site role. This position involves developing and scaling the core risk architecture designed to protect billions in international transfers while maintaining rapid transaction speeds. The engineer will focus on high-stakes Anti-Money Laundering and financial crime prevention across the European and UK markets, building event-driven engines that guarantee…
Job Description
Wise is seeking a Europe Risk And Controls Senior Software Engineer II to join its London team on a full-time basis for an on-site role. This position involves developing and scaling the core risk architecture designed to protect billions in international transfers while maintaining rapid transaction speeds. The engineer will focus on high-stakes Anti-Money Laundering and financial crime prevention across the European and UK markets, building event-driven engines that guarantee real-time, auditable decisions.
This role suits an experienced engineer ready to take full end-to-end ownership of distributed systems. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with Compliance, Product, and Data Science teams to turn regulatory demands into high-performance software. Responsibilities include defining technical strategy, making major architectural decisions, and guiding senior talent.
Wise focuses on building global financial services without borders and maintains a diverse, inclusive international workplace. The company offers a competitive starting salary alongside RSUs and comprehensive benefits designed to support its personnel.
Responsibilities
- Design and scale distributed systems focused on customer due diligence and financial crime detection
- Establish technical strategies and make key architectural decisions
- Mentor senior engineering talent within the organization
- Collaborate with Product, Compliance, and Data Science teams to convert regulatory requirements into high-performance code
Requirements
- Minimum of 7 years of deep Java experience using Spring Boot
- Practical background in creating event-driven architectures utilizing Kafka and SQL
- Demonstrated ability to manage systems from initial design through live production metrics
- Experience with modern continuous integration and deployment pipelines
- Capacity to explain complex distributed architecture ideas to non-technical partners
Qualifications
- Prior background in Anti-Money Laundering, Know Your Customer, or fraud prevention
Core Skills
Benefits
- Starting salary ranging from GBP 111,000 to 145,000 per year
- Restricted Stock Units
- Comprehensive Wise benefits package
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the location and work arrangement for this role?
This position is located in London and is on-site.
What is the salary range offered for the position?
The starting salary is between GBP 111,000 and 145,000 per year, plus RSUs.
What are the core technical requirements?
Candidates must have 7 plus years of Java expertise with Spring Boot, hands-on experience building event-driven architectures with Kafka and SQL, and mastery of CI/CD pipelines.
Is prior experience in financial crime prevention mandatory?
No, prior experience in AML, KYC, or fraud prevention is listed as a massive plus rather than a strict requirement.
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