Senior Software Engineer, Wise
Backend (Java)
£85-105k
+ RSU
1-5 days a week in office
Money without borders
Posted today
Money without borders
1001+ employees
Posted today
£85-105k
+ RSU
1-5 days a week in office
1001+ employees
Company mission
We believe in money without borders. That's why we're building the best way to move and manage the world’s money. Min fees. Max ease. Full speed.
Role
Who you are
- If you're not afraid to roll up your sleeves and take ownership across the full product lifecycle, delivering results with accountability, we want to hear from you
- Proven professional experience with Java development
- Strong proficiency in building applications using Spring Boot
- Solid understanding and practical experience with SQL Databases
- Hands-on experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud platform
- Experience deploying and managing applications using Kubernetes
- Familiarity with event streaming platforms, specifically Kafka
- Experience using Gradle as a build automation tool
What the job involves
- The Engineering Team at Wise is central to what has made the business successful. Having product-focused and forward-thinking engineers has allowed Wise to cater to the needs of customers unlike any other business. They have built a world-leading platform and product, but there is still more to do
- We're seeking someone with solid professional experience in Java and Spring Boot, bringing expertise and exceptional communication skills to thrive in our dynamic environment where requirements aren't always crystal clear
- You'll be confident and effective within our high-velocity team. Bonus points if you have a background in fintech, experience with customer interviews or A/B testing, exposure to Product Management, or comfort with data tools like Superset or Grafana
- You won’t be boxed in and will be free to work on our current and new products. We’ll help you to grow, and have the ability to shape our products — you’ll love to figure things out on your own
- As a backend developer in our innovative Regional Expansion team you will be instrumental in building the APIs that power our exciting product journeys and directly impact user experience
- You'll actively participate in testing new features to understand customer response, take ownership of and support critical microservices while contributing to our overall architectural vision, and collaborate closely with Product Managers to shape and improve user journeys
- This is an exciting opportunity for you will gain valuable insights into the product by monitoring our systems through dashboards and alerting, all within a modern tech stack featuring Java, Spring Boot, SQL Databases, AWS, Kubernetes, Kafka, and Gradle, allowing you to directly contribute to building something truly exceptional
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. Its attracted investment from some of the best investors in the world, from Andreesen Horowitz to Index Ventures and even Richard Branson.
While the market is crowded with new entrants (think Revolut and Monzo) and traditional banks trying to catch up, Wise is still staying one step ahead having recently opened a new hub in India and new payment features as well as reporting a rise in key metrics on higher volume and customer growth. This continued growth positions the company well for continued success in the future.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
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
$27.7m
SERIES D
Total funding: $398.1m
Company HQ
London, UK
Articles
Leadership
Taavet Hinrikus
(Co-Founder & Chairman)Previously Director of Strategy for Skype.
Kristo Käärmann
(Co-Founder & 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 and Chief Banking and Expansion Officer.
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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