Company DescriptionWise is a global technology company, building the best way to move and manage the world's money. As part of our team, you will be helping us create an entirely new network for the world's money. Design and implement automated controls around pricing and billing, supporting compliance requirements and financial integrity. Deliver secure solutions for complex partner requirements with a long-term architectural perspective. Technical responsibilitiesDesign and build features end-to-end across pricing and billing services. Contribute to architectural decisions and code reviews, helping raise the bar on quality, reliability, and observability. Improve the resilience and scalability of systems that support external partners and financial operations. Use AI tooling in the development lifecycle to support delivery and code quality. Technical excellenceStrong software engineering fundamentals and a track record of contributing significantly to impactful projects. Experience with Java or a similar object-oriented programming language. Ability to design systems with a longer-term approach, using patterns that allow safe iteration and scaling. Good judgement in balancing speed, scalability, and risk, with resilience and safety in mind. Ability to address technical debt pragmatically and plan work within an appropriate risk appetite. Commitment to engineering best practices across observability, security, testing, and responsible data and event usage. Ownership and product mindsetOwnership of technical deliverables across projects from design through production. Ability to explain why something is being built, what partner or business problem it solves, and what outcome is expected. Comfort with long-term ownership of systems while collaborating to reduce single points of failure. Help onboard new engineers when needed. Contribute to broader engineering efforts, communities, or guilds across Wise. Nice to haveExperience in payments, fintech, billing, or another regulated financial domain. Experience with systems involving compliance, audit, or regulatory requirements. Familiarity with event-driven architectures, reconciliation systems, or configuration-heavy domains. Additional InformationWe are currently only considering local candidates as relocation support is not provided. For local candidates we are able to support transfer of visa sponsorship. How we work – a practical guideDEI @ WiseWise Tech Stack (2025 update)Our Engineering career mapScaling our Infrastructure; how we make it workWise Engineering – do we offer: We're people building money without borders — without judgement or prejudice, too. Inclusive teams help us live our values and make sure every Wiser feels respected, empowered to contribute towards our mission and able to progress in their careers. Financial Services
Senior Backend Software Engineer - Remote in London employer: Wise
Wise is an exceptional employer that fosters a culture of inclusivity and innovation, making it an ideal place for a Lead ML / Data Scientist to thrive. With a hybrid working model, generous personal development budgets, and a commitment to employee growth, you will have the flexibility and resources to excel in your role while contributing to meaningful projects that redefine how money moves globally.
