Software Engineer - FX Markets

United States Digital Space LLC; Greater London; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Wise London is seeking a Software Engineer to join the Treasury FX Risk team, building real-time risk calculations and data streams that support tens to hundreds of millions of pounds in trades.

You will collaborate with Data Science, Operations, Analytics, Trading and Product to deliver reliable, scalable services with a focus on availability and security.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Java and Spring Boot.
• Strong ownership and cross-team communication.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating with teams.
• Ability to break down complex projects into incremental milestones.
• Commitment to best coding practices and continuous delivery.

Responsibilities

• Ensure services provide accurate data as the company scales.
• Improve scalability and reliability of the exchange rates infrastructure.
• Design and implement real-time data streaming for monitoring financial risks.
• Address performance bottlenecks in large data processing.
• Gain in-depth knowledge of finance and treasury domains.
• Collaborate with Operations, Analytics, Trading, and Product teams to align objectives.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Ownership

Communication

Independent work

Cross-team

Documentation

Job description

Salary: 68000 - 87500 GBP AnnualLondon

Company Description

Wise is a global technology company, building the best way to move and manage the world’s money.Min fees. Max ease. Full speed.

Whether people and businesses are sending money to another country, spending abroad, or making and receiving international payments, Wise is on a mission to make their lives easier and save them money.

As part of our team, you will be helping us create an entirely new network for the world's money.For everyone, everywhere.

More about our mission and what we offer.

Job Description

We are looking for a Software Engineer with a strong product and engineering mindset to join our Treasury FX Risk team.

Our team calculates FX risk from trading foreign exchange to meet Wise's liquidity needs. We manage mission critical services that provide accurate real-time risk calculations and aggregate market data from platforms like Bloomberg and Reuters. Collaborating with Data Science, we also ensure risks are hedged accurately and dynamically. Our systems offer a real-time view of Wise’s global financial positions, translating transactions into actual and forecasted money movements. Trading teams rely on our data to manage FX exposure and execute trades worth tens to hundreds of millions of pounds, making reliability and scalability our top priorities.

How we work

We operate on a strong belief in automation, programmatic implementation, and reusable design. We’re looking for people who can step back and think holistically about the ecosystem, but also follow through and help implement the design; drawing on the resources across the rest of the treasury tribe.

As we grow, sustaining our trajectory requires ongoing refinement and iteration of our services with a focus on availability, security, and user experience. We need a seasoned engineer who can dissect complex requirements and create elegant, impactful solutions, empowering our teams to advance our mission with agility and confidence.

What will you be working on?

• You will be working on initiatives to ensure that our services continue to provide accurate and timely data as the company scales.
• Improving the scalability and reliability of our exchange rates infrastructure
• Designing and implementing real time data streaming flows to enable real time monitoring of metrics related to financial risks
• Tackle challenges related to processing large data volumes, addressing performance bottlenecks, and implementing fault-tolerant solutions.
• Gain in-depth expertise in the finance and treasury domains, contributing to the management of Wise's financial infrastructure.
• Collaborate deeply with Operations, Analytics, Trading, and Product teams to align technical and business objectives.

Qualifications

What do you need?

• Knowledge of Java and Spring Boot.
• A strong sense of ownership and excellent communication skills to drive cross-team projects.
• Ability to work independently while also being a collaborative team player, frequently engaging in cross-team efforts.
• The ability to break down complex projects into incremental milestones that deliver customer value.
• Curiosity and a drive for continuous learning and improvement.
• Adherence to and advocacy for best coding practices, continuous delivery, and code reviews.
• A proven track record of leading technical initiatives and mentoring other engineers.
• Good discipline and skill in producing written documentation and diagrams.

Additional Information

How we work – a practical guide

DEI @ Wise

Wise Tech Stack (2025 update)

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Our Engineering career map

Wise Engineering – https://medium.com/wise-engineering

What do we offer:

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Wise Benefits

For everyone, everywhere. We're people building money without borders - without judgement or prejudice, too. We believe teams are strongest when they are diverse, equitable and inclusive.

We're proud to have a truly international team, and we celebrate our differences.Inclusive teams help us live our values and make sure every Wiser feels respected, empowered to contribute towards our mission and able to progress in their careers.