Senior Software Engineer I - Acquiring Platform - Backend (java)

Wise

London, United Kingdom
£87,500 - £111,000 gbp; rsus; wise benefits py
On-site
Java, python, or go backend programming
Designing and implementing restful apis
Distributed systems principles
You will be helping to create an entirely new network for the world's money, making international payments easier and cheaper

Job Summary

  • You will be helping to create an entirely new network for the world's money, making international payments easier and cheaper.
  • The work is high-visibility, expanding payment method coverage and platform integrations to unlock new merchant segments globally.
  • This is a strong environment for engineers who want to work on fintech infrastructure at scale, with ownership and no bureaucratic overhead.

Matching Summary

You will be helping to create an entirely new network for the world's money, making international payments easier and cheaper.

Salary

£87,500 - £111,000 GBP; RSUs; Wise Benefits

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Java, Python, or Go backend programming
  • Designing and implementing RESTful APIs
  • Distributed systems principles
  • Product-led company experience
  • Strong communication skills
  • Breaking down complex problems

Nice-to-have

  • Optimizing distributed architectures
  • Database fundamentals understanding
  • Messaging systems like Kafka
  • Payment systems knowledge

Key Requirements

  • Proficiency in Java, Python or Go
  • Experience designing distributed architectures
  • Experience in product-led companies
  • Experience managing stakeholder relationships

Work Rights

Not specified

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