Wise is hiring a Senior Software Engineer

Wise is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our SEO Product team. You'll build products that make customer acquisition eventually free, solving problems at scale with backend technologies like Java while also contributing across the stack to create brilliant user experiences.

What You'll Do

• Design, build, and maintain performant services utilizing Java, Spring Boot, and cloud technologies.
• Consolidate, migrate, and modernize older services to newer environments.
• Collaborate with product managers to develop business requirements and turn them into technical solutions.
• Mentor junior engineers, offering technical guidance and conducting code reviews.
• Contribute to our engineering culture through knowledge sharing and best practices.

What We're Looking For

• Knowledge of Java and Spring Boot.
• Experience working with relational databases, SQL query optimization, and schema design.
• A strong sense of ownership and excellent communication skills to drive cross-team projects.
• Ability to work independently while also being a collaborative team player, frequently engaging in cross-team efforts.
• The ability to break down complex projects into incremental milestones that deliver customer value.
• Curiosity and a drive for continuous learning and improvement.
• Adherence to and advocacy for best coding practices, continuous delivery, and code reviews.
• A proven track record of leading technical initiatives and mentoring other engineers.
• Good discipline and skill in producing written documentation and diagrams.

Nice to Have

• Interest in using AI-assisted coding tools such as Cursor or Claude Code.
• Knowledge of Node.JS, TypeScript, React, or Next.JS.
• Experience with i18n libraries and third-party translation services.
• Good knowledge of observability stacks and tooling such as Grafana, ELK, Prometheus, or Tracing.

Technical Stack

• Java, Spring Boot
• Node.JS, TypeScript, React, Next.JS
• Relational databases, SQL
• Grafana, ELK, Prometheus

Team & Environment

You will be joining the SEO Product team, responsible for building products to drive customer acquisition.

Benefits & Compensation

• RSU's in a growing company.
• An annual self-development budget.
• Statutory maternity leave, with a perk of 18 fully paid weeks of parental leave for birth or adoption.
• Paternity leave for 18 weeks at full pay.
• 3 fully paid ‘me days’ per year to help you manage life.
• Relocation and visa expenses covered.
• A paid 6-week sabbatical leave after four years.

We believe teams are strongest when they are diverse, equitable, and inclusive. We're building money without borders for everyone, everywhere, and we're committed to ensuring every Wiser feels respected, empowered to contribute, and able to progress in their career.