As a Senior Backend Engineer at Wise’s Servicing Platform team in Budapest, you will be responsible for building and maintaining highly reliable and scalable systems that support real-time transaction monitoring and risk assessment. Your day-to-day tasks will involve working with Java or another JVM-based language, the Spring framework, and database technologies to develop robust solutions. You will collaborate closely with data scientists, analysts, and other engineers to enhance our Risk Engine, Feature Store, and Identity Linking systems, ensuring they meet regulatory requirements and improve fraud detection capabilities. Key skills include extensive experience in CI/CD pipelines, distributed systems, and real-time performance optimization, as well as strong communication abilities to articulate technical concepts clearly. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact by safeguarding customers against financial crime while scaling Wise’s money transfer product.
Skills
Java
Spring
JDBC
CI/CD
Distributed Systems
Concurrent Systems
Relational Databases
Non-relational Databases
Test-Driven Development
Code Reviews
Latency Optimization
Throughput Optimization
What you'll do
Design and implement scalable backend solutions using Java and Spring framework.
Optimize real-time transaction monitoring systems for latency and throughput.
Develop and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines for continuous integration and delivery.
Collaborate on feature store and identity linking solutions to enhance risk management.
Write high-quality, testable code following best coding practices and conducting code reviews.
What we're looking for
6+ years of experience with Java and Spring framework
Proficiency in CI/CD pipelines and distributed systems
Expertise in both relational and non-relational databases
Strong problem-solving skills for end-to-end project ownership
Commitment to test-driven development and code quality
Ability to optimize real-time performance under high load
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Employer
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
Java
Spring
JDBC
CI/CD
Distributed Systems
Concurrent Systems
Relational Databases
Non-relational Databases
Test-Driven Development
Code Reviews
Latency Optimization
Throughput Optimization
Java
Spring
JDBC
CI/CD
Distributed Systems
Concurrent Systems
PostgreSQL
NoSQL
Test-Driven Development
Code Reviews
Latency Optimization
Throughput Optimization
Java
Spring
Microservices
Asynchronous Messaging
SQL
API Design
CI/CD
Code Reviews
Scalability
Security
Legacy System Integration
Fintech
Payment Systems
International Finance
Cross-Functional Collaboration