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WiseSenior Software Engineer I - Wise for Enterprise - Banks
Wise is hiring a Senior Software Engineer I for the Wise for Enterprise - Banks team based in London. This full-time, on-site role involves taking end-to-end…
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Wise is hiring a Senior Software Engineer I for the Wise for Enterprise - Banks team based in London. This full-time, on-site role involves taking end-to-end responsibility for backend services, from initial problem definition to production operations. The position suits an engineer who enjoys collaborating with product managers and cross-functional partners to shape architectural approaches, design scalable solutions, and make balanced technical decisions regarding maintainability and reliability. In this position,…
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Wise is hiring a Senior Software Engineer I for the Wise for Enterprise - Banks team based in London. This full-time, on-site role involves taking end-to-end responsibility for backend services, from initial problem definition to production operations. The position suits an engineer who enjoys collaborating with product managers and cross-functional partners to shape architectural approaches, design scalable solutions, and make balanced technical decisions regarding maintainability and reliability.
In this position, the engineer will work extensively across system boundaries to coordinate payment journeys and integrate global banking platforms. Key technological components of the backend stack include Java, Spring Boot, Kafka, and PostgreSQL. Professionals in this role will also deepen their understanding of financial domains such as currency conversion, settlement, and funding.
The role requires substantial autonomy and offers opportunities to influence technical scaling as team responsibilities grow. Candidates should demonstrate a product-focused mindset, strong communication abilities, and experience building distributed systems. Wise provides an international, inclusive work environment centered on breaking down financial borders.
Responsibilities
- Design, build, test, operate, and maintain highly scalable microservices in Java and Spring Boot
- Partner with product managers and engineers to shape technical approaches for partner integrations
- Make technical decisions that balance delivery speed, system reliability, and maintainability
- Collaborate across system boundaries to establish clear interfaces and support global payment journeys
- Improve test coverage, observability, and diagnostic capabilities to enhance system dependability
- Optimize relational databases such as PostgreSQL for performance and scalability
- Lead development initiatives utilizing event-driven architectures with Kafka or similar tools
- Participate in code reviews, promote coding standards, and mentor junior engineers
Requirements
- Hands-on experience building or making substantial contributions to large-scale distributed systems
- Strong backend engineering background including relational databases and event-driven systems
- Proficiency in an object-oriented programming language
- Demonstrated product mindset with the ability to explain customer problems and solution impact
- High degree of autonomy with the ability to navigate ambiguity and collaborate effectively
Qualifications
- Experience with Java, Spring Boot, Kafka, or PostgreSQL
- Background in payments, financial technology, funding, settlement, or foreign exchange
- Experience using product metrics and data to guide technical and customer behavior decisions
Core Skills
Benefits
- Starting salary between 87,000 and 111,000 GBP per year
- Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
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What is the location and work model for this position?
The role is based in London and is explicitly designated as on-site.
What is the salary range for the Senior Software Engineer I role?
The starting salary ranges from 87,000 GBP to 111,000 GBP per year, supplemented by RSUs.
What technologies are used in the backend stack?
The backend stack includes Java, Spring Boot, Kafka, and PostgreSQL.
What type of employment is this?
This is a full-time position.
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