At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and build high-performance systems for seamless international money transfers.
- Company: Join Wise, a global tech company revolutionising money management.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, RSUs, and opportunities for career growth.
- Other info: Inclusive culture with diverse teams driving innovation.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on how millions send money globally.
- Qualifications: Experience in Java or Kotlin, microservices, and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 102000 £ per year.
Wise is a global technology company, building the best way to move and manage the world’s money. Min fees. Max ease. Full speed. Whether people and businesses are sending money to another country, spending abroad, or making and receiving international payments, Wise is on a mission to make their lives easier and save them money. As part of our team, you will be helping us create an entirely new network for the world’s money.
We are looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to join our Send Core team. Our Send Core team specialises in building high-performance, highly available services that power Wise’s Send offering. We’re on a mission to build the industry’s most reliable Send product, creating a seamless and predictable transfer experience that exceeds customer expectations for speed and dependability. Customers should be able to send money on time, in full, and without surprises. Join us in shaping the future of global money transfers, making them easier and more reliable than ever.
What You’ll Do
- Design, build, and scale distributed systems that support high-volume international transfers with resilience, reliability, and performance at their core.
- Take ownership of the entire development lifecycle, ensuring code quality, maintainability, and scalability.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product, data, and operations, to continuously improve the Send experience.
- Work on fault-tolerant architectures, event-driven systems, and real-time transaction processing.
- Ensure Wise’s infrastructure and services meet the highest standards for availability, security, and performance.
What We’re Looking For
- A strong product mindset and passion for customer experience, with a data-driven approach to solving problems.
- Great communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Ability to prioritise between, drive, and support multiple cross-team collaboration projects simultaneously.
- A track record of delivering high-quality software autonomously, taking full ownership of projects.
- Solid experience with Java or Kotlin, the Spring framework, and messaging systems like Kafka.
- Hands-on experience with microservices, BFFs (Backend for Frontend), distributed systems, and designing APIs with scalability, maintainability, and fault tolerance in mind.
- Experience working with relational and non-relational databases, including query optimisation and schema design.
Nice to have:
- First-hand experience or a deep understanding of the pain points of sending money globally.
- Experience using Wise and identifying opportunities to improve the product.
Why Join Wise?
- Make an Impact – Your work will directly improve how millions of people and businesses move money across borders.
- Solve Complex Challenges – Work on large-scale distributed systems and shape the future of global payments technology.
- Career Growth – Take on leadership opportunities, mentor engineers, and contribute to Wise’s strong engineering culture.
- Inclusive Culture – We believe diverse teams drive the best results, and we’re committed to creating an equitable and inclusive workplace.
If you want to find out more about what it’s like to work at Wise visit Wise.Jobs. Keep up to date with life at Wise by following us on LinkedIn and Instagram.
Senior Backend Engineer Send Core employer: Wise
Wise is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and professional growth of its employees. With a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration, team members are encouraged to develop their skills while contributing to meaningful resilience strategies on a global scale. Located in a vibrant city, Wise offers competitive benefits and unique opportunities for career advancement, making it an ideal place for those seeking a rewarding and impactful career.
