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WiseSenior Software Developer II - Wise for Banks
Wise is seeking a Senior Software Developer II for the Wise for Banks team located in London. This on-site, full-time position offers a starting salary ranging…
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Wise is seeking a Senior Software Developer II for the Wise for Banks team located in London. This on-site, full-time position offers a starting salary ranging from £111,000 to £145,000 per year, along with RSUs. This hands-on role involves guiding solutions from the initial problem definition stage all the way to production. The selected candidate will collaborate with product managers and fellow engineers to design, build, test, and operate backend…
Job Description
Wise is seeking a Senior Software Developer II for the Wise for Banks team located in London. This on-site, full-time position offers a starting salary ranging from £111,000 to £145,000 per year, along with RSUs.
This hands-on role involves guiding solutions from the initial problem definition stage all the way to production. The selected candidate will collaborate with product managers and fellow engineers to design, build, test, and operate backend services, while also coordinating across system boundaries to align on clear interfaces. Responsibilities include making strategic technical decisions under ambiguous conditions, enhancing system observability and testing practices, diagnosing and resolving production incidents, and mentoring other engineers.
The backend engineering stack relies on Java, Spring Boot, Kafka, and PostgreSQL. Professionals in this role will deepen their understanding of currency conversion, settlement, and funding processes to inform better technical and product strategies.
Responsibilities
- Manage backend solutions from initial problem formulation through production deployment
- Partner with product managers and engineers to shape approaches and build, test, and operate backend services
- Evaluate technical trade-offs regarding delivery speed, maintainability, and reliability
- Establish clear interfaces and coordinate with other teams across payment journeys
- Enhance testing protocols, improve observability, and troubleshoot production issues
- Mentor other engineers through pairing, code reviews, and sharing domain knowledge
Requirements
- Hands-on experience building or significantly contributing to large-scale distributed systems
- Solid backend engineering background including relational databases and event-driven architectures
- Proficiency in an object-oriented programming language
- Product mindset with the ability to explain customer problems and measure solution effectiveness
- High degree of autonomy in handling ambiguity and driving progress
- Strong collaboration and communication abilities
Qualifications
- Experience with Java, Spring Boot, Kafka, or PostgreSQL
- Background in financial technology, payments, funding, settlement, or foreign exchange
- Experience utilizing product metrics and data to analyze customer behavior and guide decision-making
Core Skills
Benefits
- Starting salary between £111,000 and £145,000 per year
- RSUs
- Wise benefits package
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What is the location and work arrangement for this role?
The position is based in London and is on-site.
What is the salary and compensation package?
The starting salary ranges from £111,000 to £145,000 per year, and the compensation includes RSUs as well as Wise benefits.
What technologies are used in the backend stack?
The backend stack includes Java, Spring Boot, Kafka, and PostgreSQL.
How should I apply if I am interested in multiple roles at Wise?
Candidates interested in more than one role should apply for just the one they are most excited about to ensure a fair and consistent interview process.
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