Staff Software Engineer - Global KYC and Onboarding
Core
Design and implement scalable, resilient backend services powering the global verification platform for business and personal onboarding.
Role type
Staff Backend Engineer (IC4)
Builds
High-performance verification systems, automated review systems, and agent tooling for Wise's B2B and personal onboarding flows.
Domain
Fintech / KYC and Onboarding
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Java 8+, Spring framework, SQL, NoSQL, distributed system design, technical leadership, mentoring, security best practices
Preferred skills
Financial or KYC verification systems experience
Technologies
Java, Spring Boot, cloud technologies
Responsibilities
Design and maintain scalable backend services; lead technical initiatives for automation and reliability; mentor junior engineers; drive architectural decisions; build internal tools for verification agents.
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with leadership
