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.Job DescriptionWise Platform helps banks, software companies, and large enterprises use Wise's infrastructure to offer their customers cross-border payment products through our API. We're a cross-functional team across sales, implementation, product, engineering, compliance, and analytics, based in New York, London, and Singapore.We're looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to join our Partner Experience team in London.We own the Partner Portal (used by many big banks to manage transfers, report fraud, handle compliance requests, and manage their teams) and the backend services behind partner onboarding, permissions, and communication. We're a small team that ships frequently and iterates on real partner feedback. Engineers own features from technical discovery and design through to production support. We work closely with our PM and designer to understand partner needs, and with adjacent teams (API Experience, Account Discovery, KYC, FinCrime) to pull their capabilities into the portal.That means managing ambiguity, understanding the existing systems, APIs and dependencies before writing code. We keep process light: quick standups, focused 1:1s, and quarterly planning.What will you be working on?:• Backend microservices for partner-facing features: fraud reporting, case management, RFI handling, audit logging, and transaction visibility.• Work with FinCrime, Compliance, and KYC teams to bring sanctions RFI workflows and fraud reporting into the portal.• QualificationsWhat do you need:• Experience designing, building, and deploying backend microservices in Java and Spring Boot.• Ability to design and maintain relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL), including query performance, indexing, and data modelling.• You understand what large enterprise customers need from software: reliability, auditability, compliance, and security as design constraints, not bolt-ons.Nice to have:• Experience building enterprise portals, partner platforms, or B2B SaaS products.• Wise Platform: who we are, what we doHow we work - a practical guideDEI @ WiseWise Tech Stack (2025 update)See what it’s like to work at Wise LondonOur engineering career mapWise 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.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 Software Backend Engineer 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.
