Software Engineer - Brazil Regional Expansion

As a Software Engineer at Wise, your core responsibilities include integrating with local partners to enhance our financial services in Brazil, improving customer onboarding and verification processes, and scaling our product offerings to ensure they meet local regulatory guidelines.

To qualify as a Software Engineer at Wise, you should have a solid understanding of product mindset and user experience design, proven experience with microservices architecture, asynchronous message queues, SQL databases, and ideally familiarity with Java/Kotlin and Spring Boot.

At Wise, the culture is collaborative and inclusive, with a strong emphasis on best coding practices, open feedback, and shared learning across teams. As a Software Engineer, you'll work alongside passionate individuals who are driven by our mission to redefine global finance.

Wise supports career development by providing resources like our Engineering career map, opportunities for continued learning, and an environment that encourages innovation and growth. You’ll also have the chance to directly impact our global product offerings.

At Wise, we utilize a modern tech stack designed for scalability and effectiveness. This includes working with microservices, APIs, asynchronous message queues, and SQL databases, ensuring that our services are efficient and can handle real-world demands seamlessly.

When integrating with external partners, it's crucial to first understand their APIs and data requirements. I would establish clear communication, set mutual goals, and collaboratively design workflows to ensure a seamless integration that maintains a strong user experience.

In previous projects, I built and maintained microservices that allowed for independent deployments, improved scalability, and easier fault isolation. This architecture facilitated rapid iterations and enhanced collaboration among teams while aligning with business objectives.

I advocate for comprehensive code reviews, utilize automated testing suites, and promote guidelines on coding standards and best practices. Regularly refactoring code based on feedback also helps maintain high quality and sustainability.

Prioritizing user experience involves engaging with users to understand their challenges, analyzing feedback, and conducting usability tests. I strive to create solutions that address pain points effectively and iteratively refine them based on user interactions.

I have worked on robust financial system integrations that required precise handling of data security, real-time processing, and regulatory compliance. This experience has trained me to anticipate and address unique challenges that may arise in fintech environments.

To tackle performance issues, I would first analyze the bottlenecks through logging and monitoring tools. From there, I would optimize the code, scale the architecture based on usage patterns, and consider caching strategies to ensure responsiveness under load.

In a previous role, I needed to learn a new payment processing API within a tight timeline. I dedicated time to documentation, built a sample application, and sought guidance from experts in the team, which allowed me to implement it efficiently.

The most critical aspect of onboarding in financial services is ensuring a seamless experience that doesn’t compromise on compliance. It should be straightforward for users to understand their requirements while maintaining the integrity and security of their financial data.

I ensure scalability by designing systems with modular architectures, leveraging cloud services for dynamic resource management, and implementing practices like load testing and microservices to allow isolated scaling based on system demand.

Teamwork is pivotal at Wise as it fosters diverse ideas and practices. Collaborating with teammates allows us to share insights and maximize our strengths, ultimately leading to more innovative and effective solutions that align with our mission.