Engineering Lead, Wise

• We are fully aware that it is uncommon for a candidate to have all skills required and we fully support everyone in learning new skills with us. So if you have some of those listed below and are eager to learn more we do want to hear from you!
• Understanding of IAM principals, protocols (OAuth, SAML, OIDC, etc.), technologies and platforms (e.g., Okta, Entra ID, Sailpoint)
• Familiarity with various productivity suites (e.g., Google Workspace, Microsoft 365) and collaboration tools (e.g., Slack, Confluence, Jira) with experience of how they can be integrated
• Experience applying Infrastructure as Code or Configuration as Code principles and an API-driven approach to script and automate processes in identity and/or productivity platforms
• Solid understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies (Agile, DevOps)
• You have a proven track record for delivering ambitious productivity, collaboration or identity technical initiatives that have delivered significant business value
• Experience managing an engineering team in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment
• Stakeholder management skills and the ability to communicate effectively to multiple technical and non-technical groups
• Ability to think strategically to drive value and solve complex problems at scale

Desirable

• As the Identity & Productivity Management Engineering Lead at Wise, you will be one of the leaders in the User Technology team. Primarily responsible for multiple teams that govern, deliver, maintain, and support the technology and products that enhance employee productivity and securely manage our user identities and access
• By creating a seamless, secure and efficient internal environment, this leader directly contributes to Wise’s ability to deliver on its mission by enabling productivity and supporting the organisation as it grows by scaling efficiently
• Ensuring the strong internal security posture for Wise’s identity management, access control and governance also builds trust with our customers and regulators as well as protects Wise from risks
• The role will report to and be supported by the Head of User Technology and be based in London
• Strategic & technical leadership
• Develop and execute a strategic roadmap for the identity and productivity domains that aligns with Wise’s overall business objectives, focusing on scalability, security and the employee experience
• Ability to drive technical decision-making, develop and reinforce best practices
• Team management
• Lead, mentor and coach multiple teams, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability and continuous improvement
• Inspire teams to tackle ambitious problems and challenge the status quo to deliver a step change in experience, scalability and/or security
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Partner with business stakeholders across various teams and functions, including security, HR, procurement, legal, etc. to understand their needs and deliver effective solutions
• Communicate effectively and build strong relationships with vendors and stakeholders
• Driving business value at scale
• Identify opportunities to leverage technology to solve complex internal challenges to deliver value to the business
• Drive initiatives that will scale and significantly improve the internal user experience and security posture of Wise
• Constantly look for ways to improve automation, eliminate waste and reduce manual processes

• 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!

Total funding: $396.1m

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.