Senior Software Engineer II - Java - Security at Wise

London, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Fintech, Technology, SecurityIndustries

Requirements

  • Great communication skills and the ability to articulate complex security concepts to other audiences
  • Readiness to move fast and adapt quickly to change
  • Experience with a microservice architecture
  • Solid Java 17 plus knowledge
  • Belief in and following best coding practices, code reviews, and open feedback
  • Security-conscious, security-literate, and security-driven

Responsibilities

  • Work closely with product and platform engineers, as well as governance specialists, to find new ways of improving access controls
  • Make access management seamless by providing reliable custom tooling and proactive, easy-to-use solutions
  • Design and build new approaches to improving the overall security posture of Wise
  • Mentor junior engineers and help the team to grow

Skills

Java
Backend Engineering
Security
Access Management
Internal Tooling
Automation
Programmatic Implementation
Access Controls

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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