Position Title: Senior Software Engineer II – Java (Security)
Industry: Technology
Compensation: £105,000–£130,000 per year
Location: London, United Kingdom
Schedule: Full-time
About Wise
Wise is a global technology powerhouse on a mission to revolutionize how people move and manage money across borders. With minimal fees, maximum convenience, and lightning speed, Wise simplifies international payments. It helps millions of users, individuals, and businesses alike to save time and money every day.
The company is building a borderless financial ecosystem, an entirely new network for the world’s money. Every project, every line of code, contributes to creating money without borders for everyone, everywhere.
Role Overview
Wise is seeking a Senior Software Engineer II (Java – Security) to join its Internal Access Tooling team within the Security squad. This role centers around building, improving, and maintaining custom solutions that manage and monitor internal access to Wise’s operational systems.
The engineer will ensure that all internal tools are secure, efficient, and auditable, empowering Wise’s teams to operate confidently while maintaining world-class data security.
Main Responsibilities
- Collaborate with product engineers, platform engineers, and governance specialists to refine access control mechanisms.
- Develop and maintain seamless, reliable custom tooling for access management.
- Design innovative approaches to strengthen Wise’s security posture.
- Guide and mentor junior engineers, contributing to a culture of technical excellence and growth.
- Continuously optimize internal back-office tooling to support the company’s expanding infrastructure.
How the Team Works
Wise’s engineering culture thrives on automation, scalability, and reusable design. The team values holistic thinking, encouraging engineers to step back, understand the broader ecosystem, and build systems that endure.
As Wise continues to scale, maintaining availability, security, and usability remains paramount. The company promotes an environment where security innovation and practical implementation go hand in hand.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex security concepts to diverse audiences.
- Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
- Proven experience in microservice architectures.
- Proficient in Java 17+ with strong coding standards and review practices.
- Deep awareness of secure development principles and proactive risk management.
- A passion for continual learning and self-improvement.
(Wise recognizes that not every candidate will meet every criterion, but curiosity and willingness to grow are highly valued.)
Education & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Security, or related discipline (or equivalent professional experience).
- Security-related certifications (e.g., CISSP, OSCP, or similar) are a plus but not mandatory.
What Wise Offers
Wise provides a range of benefits designed to support well-being, growth, and work-life balance because building a borderless world starts with empowered people.
- Competitive salary and performance bonuses
- Generous time-off policy
- Stock options and long-term incentives
- Learning and development opportunities
- Hybrid working flexibility
- Inclusive and diverse global team culture
Inclusion at Wise
Wise takes pride in being a truly international organization. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of its culture. Every Wiser is respected, supported, and allowed to thrive.
Application Details
Those eager to shape the future of secure, borderless money movement can explore more at Wise or follow Wise on LinkedIn and Instagram for the latest insights into life at Wise.
Application Deadline: Open until filled
Start Date: As soon as possible
For more details on other Wise job vacancies, visit its official careers portal.
