As a Backend Engineer joining the Risk Assessment Platform team, you will play a crucial role in developing and maintaining a reliable platform for risk assessments. Your responsibilities include providing technical guidance to data engineering and machine learning teams, tackling complex problems, and contributing to the vision through documentation and stakeholder engagement. You will work with Java 11+, Apache Spark, Flink/Kafka streams, and microservices architecture, while also being open to UI-related projects. The role demands strong problem-solving skills, the ability to drive technical decisions, and a commitment to creating high-quality data solutions that prevent financial crimes and satisfy regulatory requirements.
Design and implement backend solutions for risk assessment data points.
Develop and maintain predictive features using Apache Spark and Kafka streams.
Solve complex technical problems related to distributed microservices systems.
Drive the creation of effective models that scale with changing requirements.
Take ownership of difficult decisions and secure buy-in from stakeholders.
Contribute to UI-related projects and integrate system components effectively.
What we're looking for
5+ years of Java 11+ experience and willingness to learn Python
Experience with Apache Spark, Flink, Kafka streams for batch or stream processing
Expertise in complex distributed systems across microservices and Kafka
Strong problem-solving skills for refining and solving technical problems
Ability to drive complex technical decisions and gain stakeholder buy-in
Hands-on knowledge of system integration patterns and UI-related contributions
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About Wise
Wise (formerly TransferWise) is a global technology company specializing in international money transfers and multi-currency accounts, offering transparent low-cost foreign exchange for individuals and businesses. Industry: Financial Technology & International Payments