Senior Platform Engineer - Compute at Wise

London, England, United Kingdom

Wise Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Fintech, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • Sophisticated understanding of software and systems engineering
  • Passionate about creating impact through technology
  • Proactive approach and deep technical acumen
  • Ability to thrive in fast-paced, evolving environments with high stakes
  • Blend of technical expertise, strategic thinking, and practical execution
  • Problem-seeking mindset to identify and tackle inefficiencies and challenges

Responsibilities

  • Architect and enhance platform: Take ownership of significant system components, designing and implementing scalable solutions that handle complex operational loads with high reliability and security
  • Drive automation and efficiency: Innovate and implement cutting-edge automation solutions at infrastructure (AWS) and application levels to reduce manual overhead, accelerate deployment cycles, and increase system resilience
  • Holistic system outlook: Assess the ecosystem to identify technological and systemic improvements, preemptively addressing scalability and reliability issues
  • Active collaboration and leadership: Lead projects, collaborate with cross-functional teams, share knowledge, mentor peers, and refine engineering practices while staying hands-on
  • Embrace and extend cloud-native practices: Lead initiatives in AWS and Kubernetes, such as developing Kubernetes operators and enhancing service mesh infrastructure

Skills

AWS
Platform Engineering
Scalability
Automation
Infrastructure
Deployment
System Design
Reliability
Security

Wise

Facilitates low-cost international money transfers

About Wise

Wise focuses on international money transfers, providing a low-cost alternative to traditional banks. It uses a peer-to-peer system to match transfers between users in different countries, which helps reduce fees and offers better exchange rates. Customers pay a small, transparent fee for each transaction, and Wise also offers a multi-currency account for managing funds in various currencies. The company aims to maintain high performance and reliability while ensuring transparency and trust with its users.

London, United KingdomHeadquarters
2011Year Founded
$385.5MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
5,001-10,000Employees

Benefits

PTO & annual leave
Work from home flexibility
Parental leave
Medical insurance plans
Health & wellbeing discounts
Pension & retirement plans
Social events
Relocation support

Risks

Increased competition from banks integrating Swift services could challenge Wise's market share.
Regulatory scrutiny following Stenn's collapse may increase pressure on Wise.
Bitcoin's low transaction fees could attract customers away from Wise's services.

Differentiation

Wise offers a peer-to-peer system for low-cost international money transfers.
The company provides a multi-currency account for ex-pats, freelancers, and travelers.
Wise's transparent fee structure attracts customers seeking cost-effective money transfer solutions.

Upsides

Partnership with Morgan Stanley enhances Wise's cross-border settlement capabilities.
Expansion into India's remittance market presents significant growth opportunities for Wise.
API integrations offer additional revenue streams and market penetration for Wise.

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