Wise
Finance / FinServ
SeniorSoftwareEngineer-GlobalKYCandOnboarding-Java
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“Senior Software Engineer - Global KYC and Onboarding - Java at Wise. Skills: Java, Spring framework, microservices, scalable systems, databases, customer experience, regulatory compliance. own large-sized, impactful projects. own the technical roadmap for areas of ownership”
What You'll Achieve.
significantly impacting our ability to scale and improve verification processes; deliver clear business and customer value
Industry & Context.
solving complex problems with elegant solutions; solve complex, ambiguous problems; identify and solve impactful problems
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Java 8+, Spring framework, asynchronous message queues (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ), architected and built highly scalable microservices, relational and non-relational databases, advanced query optimization, schema design, data lifecycle management for sensitive information
What You'll Do.
own the technical roadmap for areas of ownership
address technical debt
and security concerns
design and implement robust backend systems
provide clean APIs and interfaces
drive integration with various risk and mitigation systems
identify and solve impactful problems
contribute to high-impact cross-team initiatives
deliver quarterly goals
scale and improve verification processes
support immediate delivery needs and long-term strategic objectives
address technical debt
improve system health
identify the right solutions to solve ambiguous
drive tough prioritization decisions
define and implement technical solutions
define and implement efficient operational processes
contribute beyond your team
mentor other engineers
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
collaborate closely with backend and frontend engineers, mobile developers, designers, data analysts, and product managers; articulate complex technical and architectural concepts clearly to diverse audiences, including product managers, designers, and other engineering teams; contribute to high-impact cross-team initiatives; level up your team; contribute beyond your team; inspire a high-performing team environment where ideas are shared
Communication Scope
Exceptional communication skills; ability to articulate complex technical and architectural concepts clearly to diverse audiences
Process & Methodology
lead the technical delivery of large-scale, organisationally-complex projects, anticipating and escalating organizational blockers, drive tough prioritization decisions
Full Job Description
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](https://wise.jobs/our-mission) and [what we offer](https://wise.jobs/what-we-offer). We are the Global KYC and Onboarding squad in the Servicing department and we have a mission: to enable teams at Wise to expand and fine-tune the business in a "config change" manner all across the globe, while remaining compliant and safe for the customers. There are three teams in the squad: Business Onboarding Verification, Personal Onboarding Verification and Wise Platform Verification (this is our B2B platform). All of the teams are diverse, cross-functional groups passionate about solving complex problems with elegant solutions. We bring together backend and frontend engineers, mobile developers, designers, data analysts, and product managers who collaborate closely to deliver exceptional customer experiences. Our teams are responsible for the critical verification journeys that business and personal customers complete before using Wise's products. We own the entire verification lifecycle – from document collection flows and automated review systems to agent tooling and compliance monitoring. We operate with high autonomy, make data-driven decisions, and celebrate both technical excellence and customer impact. As a team that touches both regulatory requirements and customer experience, we have unique opportunities to innovate in a space traditionally resistant to change. By joining one of our teams, you'll directly impact these customers by transforming a traditionally frustrating experience into one that'
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