Wise

Platform Engineer - Compute

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26 days ago
London, United KingdomSenior

Responsibilities

  • Architect and implement scalable platform components that handle complex operational loads with high reliability and security.
  • Build infrastructure and application automation using AWS to reduce manual work and improve deployment speed and resilience.
  • Assess the broader technology ecosystem to identify scalability, reliability, and systemic improvements.
  • Lead projects, collaborate with cross-functional teams, share knowledge, mentor peers, and improve engineering practices.
  • Develop Kubernetes operators and enhance service mesh infrastructure as part of Wise’s cloud-native platform.
  • Own complex, critical technical work supporting platform capabilities used by engineers and millions of customers.

Requirements

  • Demonstrated ability to handle complex platform-engineering problems with technical expertise, strategic thinking, and practical execution.
  • Experience designing and implementing scalable, reliable, and secure systems.
  • Ability to work hands-on with infrastructure automation, AWS, Kubernetes, and cloud-native platform technologies.
  • Ability to lead initiatives, collaborate across teams, mentor peers, and take ownership of significant system components.

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About Wise

10,000+ employees

Wise builds a cross-border payments and multi-currency account used by individuals and businesses to send, receive, hold, and spend money in 40+ currencies. Revenue comes from transfer and account fees, card interchange, and enterprise partnerships via Wise Platform, which lets banks and large companies embed its international payments. Founded in 2011 as TransferWise, Wise is a London-headquartered public company.

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