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Senior Backend Engineering Lead - Distributed Systems

Wise
Greater London, UK
11 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source
www.collegerecruiter.com

Tech stack

Java (Programming Language) Distributed Systems

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in backend engineering, specifically within the Java ecosystem, alongside proven leadership skills. Applicants should be adept at strategic thinking and have excellent communication abilities.

About the company

Wise, a leading global technology company in London, is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to lead its Contacts team. The role involves designing scalable architectures and leading a diverse team to deliver exceptional services.

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