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WiseSenior Software Engineer I- Regional Expansion -MEA
Wise is seeking a Senior Software Engineer I - Regional Expansion - MEA to join its engineering team in London on a full-time basis. In this…
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Wise is seeking a Senior Software Engineer I - Regional Expansion - MEA to join its engineering team in London on a full-time basis. In this on-site role, the developer will focus on scaling product offerings across the Middle East and Africa, specifically covering consumer and business onboarding as well as money movement capabilities. The professional will integrate local payment schemes, banks, and verification vendors while collaborating with global teams…
Job Description
Wise is seeking a Senior Software Engineer I - Regional Expansion - MEA to join its engineering team in London on a full-time basis. In this on-site role, the developer will focus on scaling product offerings across the Middle East and Africa, specifically covering consumer and business onboarding as well as money movement capabilities. The professional will integrate local payment schemes, banks, and verification vendors while collaborating with global teams to shape KYC, KYB, and financial infrastructure.
The position suits an autonomous and proactive engineer with a strong product mindset and backend expertise. Key tasks include building financial crime controls, proposing scalable technical designs, and optimizing transaction funnels tailored to regional regulatory landscapes. Candidates should enjoy solving complex cross-country financial challenges and driving technical strategies within international markets.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, test, and deploy features supporting consumer and business onboarding and money movement in current and new markets
- Integrate local banks, payment providers, identity and business verification vendors, and financial partners
- Build, automate, and improve anti-money laundering, fraud, and other financial crime controls
- Propose technical designs and solutions that remain reliable and compliant with diverse regional regulations
- Take part in code and design reviews to uphold high engineering standards
- Partner with global cross-functional teams including product managers, designers, and international engineers
- Contribute to technical strategies and roadmaps for the MEA domain
Requirements
- Proven background as a senior software engineer delivering scalable systems with a product mindset
- Technical expertise in back-end development and microservices architecture
- Experience building software systems and collaborating on technical designs
- Problem-solving capabilities to address complex challenges
- Proficiency in Java
Qualifications
- Experience working on payments systems, money movement, and financial integrations
- Background in the fintech or payments sector
- Experience leveraging large language models such as Claude Code to enhance the software development lifecycle
Core Skills
Benefits
- Starting salary between GBP 87,500 and 111,000 per year
- Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
- Wise employee 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 employment type and salary for this position?
This is a full-time role offering a starting salary between GBP 87,500 and 111,000 per year, plus RSUs and employee benefits.
What programming language proficiency is required?
Candidates must be proficient in Java.
Can I apply for multiple roles at Wise at the same time?
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