Wise Platform Product Engineer, Wise
Backend Microservices, Java, Spring Boot, Payments, Fintech
£60-80k
1-5 days a week in office
Money without borders
Open for applications
Money without borders
1001+ employees
Open for applications
£60-80k
1-5 days a week in office
1001+ employees
Company mission
We’re on a mission. And it’s money without borders. Instant, convenient, transparent and — eventually — free.
Role
Who you are
- To thrive in this role, you should have a passion for building the future of international payments and a strong drive to connect banks and businesses globally with maximum ease and speed
- We are seeking someone with hands-on experience in Java and Spring Boot, a solid understanding of Kubernetes and containerization, and proficiency in designing and developing databases using a range of database technologies
- Your familiarity with domain-driven design principles will be valuable in architecting robust and scalable solutions
- If you have a track record of building and deploying scalable systems, excellent problem-solving skills, outstanding communication abilities, and a collaborative mindset, then you are exactly who we are looking for!
- Backend Microservices: Hands-on experience designing, developing, and deploying scalable backend microservices using Java and Spring Boot
- Architecture and Design Patterns: Familiarity with common design patterns and architectural principles, including domain-driven design (DDD), event-driven architecture (EDA), and microservices architecture
- Quality and Best Practices: Commitment to writing clean, maintainable, and well-tested code, advocating for best practices in coding standards, continuous integration, and continuous delivery (CI/CD)
- Database Expertise: Ability to design, optimise, and maintain databases using a variety of technologies, such as relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) and familiarity with non-relational databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra)
- Message Brokers: Experience with messaging systems like Kafka for handling high-throughput data streams and ensuring reliable communication between microservices
- Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical skills and the ability to break down complex problems, propose solutions, and troubleshoot issues in a collaborative environment
- Communication and Collaboration: Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Experience working in cross-functional teams and contributing to collaborative projects
- Payment and Fintech Domain: Understanding of payments systems, financial technology, and the complexities of funding, settling, and sending payments internationally
- Containerization and Orchestration: Awareness and understanding of Kubernetes for container orchestration, and the common approaches to ensuring scalability, resilience, and efficient deployment of microservices
- If you're thrilled about designing scalable solutions, collaborating with talented teams, and driving innovation in the payments industry, we can't wait to hear from you
What the job involves
- As a Backend Product Engineer at Wise, you'll be a valuable member of our dynamic Wise Platform team, contributing to our innovative projects
- You will collaborate closely with our Implementation, Solutions Engineering, and Business Development teams, as well as other Wise Engineering teams, to support partner integrations alongside Product Managers and participate in exciting initiatives that expand our network of global partnerships
- With your expertise in writing backend microservices in Java and Spring Boot, you will design and implement scalable code to support the rapid growth of our partner ecosystem
- You will collaborate with talented Engineering teams, explore various domains, and contribute to the development of over 700 microservices at Wise
- By collaborating with the deal flow team and Product Managers, you will integrate our platform with global partners, driving the development of high-quality, fast money transfers using Java, Spring Boot, Kubernetes, and a range of database technologies
- At Wise, we foster a culture of collaboration and knowledge sharing, providing you with opportunities to become a domain expert in correspondent banking services and share your expertise during planning sessions
- We value your active involvement in cross-team collaboration, representing Wise Platform, and championing quality
- Additionally, you will have the opportunity to mentor and guide junior engineers, providing them with technical leadership and promoting best practices
- You will have successfully onboarded and understood your team and tribe vision, and how you can contribute
- You will have developed a solid understanding of how our values guide your work
- You will be able to identify and address the reasons behind problematic payments and customer difficulties, actively working towards resolving them
- You will have contributed to raising the automation level to enable scaling of the product
- You will have gained a deep understanding of our customers and the impact our product makes in their lives
- You will have played a crucial role in helping us scale up and build a world-class global banking product by finding solutions to technical challenges and identifying opportunities for improvement
- Joining Wise means becoming part of an exhilarating and fast-paced environment where you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of international payments
Salary benchmarks
Our take
Wise started when the two founders realised they would be better off trading Estonian kroons for British pounds (and vice versa) between themselves rather than going through banks. That was back in 2011, and they've since grown Wise into one of Europe's most successful tech businesses, exchanging billions of currency every month.
Wise rapidly grew by solving a significant problem for customers, who lost too much money to banks when exchanging currency. They've attracted investment from some of the best investors in the world, from Andreesen Horowitz to Index Ventures and even Richard Branson.
The challenge for Wise will be maintaining their edge and brand power in a market that's becoming increasingly crowded with new entrants (like Revolut and Monzo) and incumbents (traditional banks) trying to catch up. To do so, the company is ramping up its digital and marketing strategies, as well as pushing for further development of its existing products.
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Insights
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38% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Employee endorsements
Flexible working
"I'm trusted to do my work regardless of whether I'm in the office or working from my spare room. Our mobile wiser scheme gives us the opportunity to..."
Funding (last 2 of 7 rounds)
Nov 2017
$280m
SERIES E
May 2016
$24.9m
SERIES D
Total funding: $395.3m
Company benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Health and Wellbeing Discounts
- 25 days holiday (excl. bank holidays) + 3 Me Days
- RSUs (Restricted Stock Units)
- 6 Week Paid Sabbatical
- Mobile Wiser - work remote for up to 90 days a year 🛫
- Parental Leave
- Pension and Retirement Plans
- Plus Many More!
Company values
- This isn’t just a job, we’re a revolution
- We get it done
- Customers > team > ego
- No drama. Good karma.
Company HQ
London, UK
Articles
Leadership
Taavet Hinrikus
(Chairman)Previously Director of Strategy for Skype.
Kristo Käärmann
(CEO)Previously a Consultant at PwC and Manager at Deloitte.
People progressing
Joined as Banking Lead, promoted to Head of Banking after 2 years, then again to Global Head of Banking.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Wise
- Communities and safe spaces (Employee Resource Groups) – led by our Wisers so people can share experiences and information, support each other and connect on shared values
- Wise Cultural Calendar – a programme to learn and celebrate the wide range of cultures, traditions, backgrounds, and global experiences we have here at Wise. Example programmes include Pride Summer and Black History Month
- Our teams continue to set and drive their own bespoke objectives, holding themselves accountable and making sure they focus efforts where they can have the most impact
- We’re excited to partner with InChorus to collect ongoing data on our culture and enable teams to track their progress
- DEI development and training — We’re building our capability and getting everyone on the same page about DEI. Our new training programme will help new joiners and all Wisers know what DEI looks like day-to-day and how they can play their part
- Global policy review — We’re working with an external advisor to provide detailed feedback on best practices in policies by end January
- Disability inclusion – We’re building resources and support for Wisers and candidates with disabilities. Our goals is to offer practical information and support to ensure that Wise remains an inclusive environment for those impacted by a disability
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