Wise · Budapest, Hungary

Senior Backend Engineer - Servicing Platform

Budapest, HungaryFull-timeSenior individual contributorSoftware Engineering

Listed on Wise’s official careers site. Posted November 3, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.

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Job description

What will you be working on? We're looking for engineers who are passionate about designing scalable platforms and love solving real-world problems with technology. If you're excited by the idea of building infrastructure that empowers teams and accelerates product development without compromising on trust or safety, this role is for you. As part of our Platform Engineering team, you’ll be at the intersection of Product and Risk – crafting systems that allow internal teams to ship faster, safer, and smarter.

You won’t just be writing code. You’ll be building foundational services that other teams rely on to launch features across global markets. We're designing a centralised risk platform – a system that unifies data and decision-making across identity verification, fraud detection, compliance, and more. This platform acts as the connective tissue between teams working on money movement, regional expansion, and customer safety.

Our team builds a unified platform for controlling customers’ product eligibility in accordance with regional compliance, risk and product functions. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will: Take ownership of critical multiplier-type projects that significantly enhance our codebase management and automation capabilities. Collaborate closely with platform and product teams, engineers, leads, and product managers to deliver impactful tooling solutions.

Prototype solutions quickly and efficiently, adopting a "quick and dirty" approach initially, and refine them into robust, scalable tools once the optimal approach is identified. Work alongside other engineers in the team, fostering a collaborative culture.. Provide feedback on technical design decisions and approach, and help the team make data-driven decisions.

Qualifications

What do you need? We understand that candidates may not meet all criteria and we support ongoing learning and development. If you possess some of the skills listed and are keen to learn more, we want to hear from you!

Technical Expertise

Proven experience(at least 6 years) in building and maintaining tools for large codebases, with a strong emphasis on Java . Experience with JavaScript/TypeScript and Python is a plus.

Problem-Solving Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and address complex challenges in codebase management.

Effective Communication

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Project Management

As a senior engineer, you would own some of those projects. We are looking for a demonstrated ability to manage and execute large-scale projects, across numerous services.

Adaptability and Growth

The technical landscape is moving especially fast in this area, so a willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and languages as our tooling needs evolve is essential.

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