Senior Software Engineer I - Backend (Java) - Consumer Onboarding

Wise is a global technology company, building the best way to move and manage the world’s money.

Min fees. Max ease. Full speed.

Whether people and businesses are sending money to another country, spending abroad, or making and receiving international payments, Wise is on a mission to make their lives easier and save them money.

As part of our team, you will be helping us create an entirely new network for the world's money.

For everyone, everywhere.

More about our mission and what we offer.

About the role:

We're looking for a skilled Senior Software Engineer to join our Consumer Onboarding team. 

The Consumer Onboarding team is responsible for making our customer's first experience with Wise easy, simple and delightful. We do that by building systems and experiences that can scale onboarding across the world just like Wise does, while working with many different teams to welcome and introduce our customers to Wise’s offering and how to use them to solve their cross currency needs.

What will you be working on?

Our team builds systems that onboard more than 1.3 million users a month - and as one of the engineers in the team, you’ll play a fundamental role in shaping their experience with Wise. We are looking for an Senior Software Engineer who can work closely with product, design and analytics to shape and build Wise’s onboarding experience.

 

What do you need?

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!

• Strong proficiency in backend programming languages like Java, Python or Go.

• Expertise in designing and implementing RESTful APIs.

• In-depth knowledge of distributed systems principles. Experience in designing and optimising distributed architectures is a plus.

• Demonstrated experience working in product-led companies, with a strong product mindset that prioritises user needs and business goals.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Ability to break down complex problems into shippable milestones that deliver value fast.

• Proven experience in managing relationships with various stakeholders, ensuring alignment and understanding of project goals and requirements. Skilled in balancing stakeholder needs with technical feasibility.

Interested? Find out more:

• How we work – a practical guide

• DEI @ Wise

• Wise Tech Stack (2025 update)

• See what it's like to work at Wise London!

• Our Engineering career map

• Wise Engineering – https://medium.com/wise-engineering

What do we offer: 

• Starting salary: £80,000 - £105,000 + RSUs

• Wise Benefits

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For everyone, everywhere. We're people building money without borders  — without judgement or prejudice, too. We believe teams are strongest when they are diverse, equitable and inclusive.

We're proud to have a truly international team, and we celebrate our differences.

Inclusive teams help us live our values and make sure every Wiser feels respected, empowered to contribute towards our mission and able to progress in their careers.

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