As a Senior Software Engineer on the Europe Money Movement team in Budapest, you will work on developing and scaling money transfer solutions for European customers. Your responsibilities include building new integrations with local payment systems, maintaining existing ones, and collaborating with banking teams to enhance operational efficiency. You will leverage Java or Kotlin, along with Spring framework and microservices architecture, while adhering to best coding practices such as Test Driven Development and CI/CD pipelines. The role requires experience in relational databases, query optimization, and system integration patterns, contributing to the development of a world-class money transfer product for Wise’s expanding European market.
Skills
Java
Spring framework
Kotlin
CI/CD
Docker
PostgreSQL
Test Driven Development
Microservices
Maven
Git
Jenkins
JUnit
Selenium
SonarQube
What you'll do
Identify and solve technical challenges in money transfer products.
Design and optimize relational database schemas for efficient data management.
Implement new integrations with local payment systems to enhance services.
Scale existing integrations to accommodate an increasing customer base.
Write testable code using Test Driven Development methodologies.
What we're looking for
5+ years of Java or Kotlin experience with Spring framework and microservice best practices
Strong product mindset focusing on customer-centric decisions and data-driven approaches
Experience in writing testable code and following Test Driven Development principles
Proficiency in relational databases, including query optimization and schema design
Excellent communication skills for driving projects across multiple teams
Hands-on knowledge of system integration patterns and experience with CI/CD pipelines
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$117,000–$209,665.
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$117,000–$209,665
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$139,000–$177,250
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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
Microservices
Asynchronous Messaging
SQL
API Design
CI/CD
Code Reviews
Scalability
Security
Legacy System Integration
Fintech
Payment Systems
International Finance
Cross-Functional Collaboration