As a Software Engineer in the Trust and Safety team, you will play a pivotal role in safeguarding our global platform against sophisticated financial crimes. This high-impact position involves building and refining critical controls to prevent Account Takeovers (ATO) and developing innovative solutions to reduce send scam incidents, all while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. You will work with Java or other JVM-based languages like Spring, design CI/CD pipelines for distributed systems, and optimize both relational and non-relational databases. A strong product mindset is essential as you take ownership of projects from conception to delivery, making data-driven decisions that enhance customer security and drive product growth through automation. Familiarity with machine learning lifecycle tools such as data pipelines and feature engineering can be advantageous in this role.
Skills
Java
Spring
CI/CD
Distributed Systems
Concurrent Systems
MySQL
MongoDB
Test Driven Development
Relational Databases
Non-relational Databases
Feature Engineering
What you'll do
Design and implement critical controls to prevent Account Takeovers (ATO).
Develop solutions to reduce send scam incidents significantly.
Build robust systems for real-time transaction monitoring and data analysis.
Enhance automation levels to secure customers' money and accelerate product growth.
Ensure compliance with regulatory expectations in financial crime prevention.
What we're looking for
Professional experience with Java or other JVM-based languages, including Spring framework.
Proven experience designing and operating CI/CD pipelines and distributed systems.
Strong product mindset and ability to drive projects independently with data-driven decisions.
Experience with relational and non-relational databases, including query optimization.
Exceptional problem-solving skills and commitment to Test Driven Development practices.
Excellent communication skills for articulating complex technical concepts across teams.
Familiarity with the machine learning lifecycle (data pipelines, feature engineering) preferred.
Market check
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$117,000–$208,850.
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$117,000–$208,850
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$135,000–$190,000
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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