Sr Platfrom Engineer I - Cloud Economics

Wise

Hybrid Actively hiring

London Posted 83 days ago

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TL;DR

Wise is seeking a Senior Platform Engineer to join its Cloud Economics team, focusing on identifying and implementing efficiency improvements across Wise’s substantial cloud estate. This role involves working closely with engineering teams to optimize cloud spend through advanced scaling methods, instance type updates, and architecture changes while ensuring maximum engineering velocity. The ideal candidate will have deep experience with cloud providers like AWS or GCP, proficiency in microservices within Kubernetes architectures, and expertise in data analysis for cost optimization using tools such as Cloudability and Terraform. Additionally, the role requires hands-on software engineering skills in languages like Python, Go, or Java, along with strong stakeholder management abilities to translate complex cost data into actionable recommendations.

Skills

AWS Kubernetes Python Go Terraform Cloudability AWS Cost Explorer CI/CD

What you'll do

Identify and implement efficiency improvements in cloud estate.
Partner with cloud providers to adopt best practices.
Deep-dive into teams' services to improve efficiency.
Implement automation to embed efficiency in product services.
Use cost optimization tools to reduce cloud spend.

What we're looking for

Deep experience with cloud providers like AWS and GCP.
Strong background in microservices within Kubernetes-based architectures.
Proficiency in data analysis for driving technical changes in cloud economics.
Hands-on software engineering skills using Python, Go, or Java.
Familiarity with infrastructure as code practices such as Terraform.
Experience with cost optimization tools including Cloudability and AWS Cost Explorer.
Ability to translate complex cost data into actionable recommendations for teams.

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Salary context

This listing doesn't show a salary. Similar roles on FindRole typically pay $125,760–$215,010.

Peer median band

$125,760–$215,010

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$142,400–$211,200

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 240 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

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

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