Staff Network Engineer - Cloud Platform
Wise
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 life 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.
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About the Role
Are you passionate about building robust, secure, and scalable network infrastructures in the cloud? We’re looking for a talented Staff Network Engineer to lead our networking initiatives across AWS and GCP, shaping the foundation for our multi-cloud future. Join us to make a tangible impact in a company that values your expertise and celebrates innovation.
In this role, you’ll take ownership of our core network architecture in AWS and be at the forefront of designing and implementing our new network in GCP. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you’ll ensure seamless integration between the two environments, building a cloud network infrastructure that meets rigorous regulatory and compliance standards. This is a unique opportunity for a network engineering expert to drive a major transformation within a fast-growing organisation.
We believe that diverse perspectives are essential to innovation, and we’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where your expertise can flourish and make a real impact.
Key Responsibilities
Cloud Network Architecture: Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of a multi-region cloud network infrastructure across AWS and GCP, ensuring scalability and reliability
Compliance & Security: Ensure all current and future networking solutions meet industry standards for security and regulatory requirements.
Optimization & Automation: Identify opportunities and implement solutions to enhance efficiency through network performance analysis and automation.
Team Alignment: Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to ensure our networking solutions support business needs and future growth.
Challenges and Opportunities:
This role is designed for those who thrive in environments where the pace is fast, the landscape is continually evolving, and the stakes are high. You will tackle complex problems that require a blend of technical expertise, strategic thinking, and practical execution. The diversity of challenges will offer continuous learning opportunities, sharpening your skills and deepening your expertise in a dynamic, supportive environment
How we work
At Wise, we prioritise efficient and reliable technology, automating operations to enhance productivity and scalability. Our team structure encourages practical collaboration across disciplines, streamlining communication and process integration. We are committed to continuous learning, employing modern tools and practices to adapt to the evolving fintech landscape. Engineers work in an environment that values direct problem-solving over fault-finding, focusing on improving systems and outcomes. Our approach ensures that technical solutions directly support our customers' needs and the company's mission.
About You
We are fully aware that it is uncommon for a candidate to have all skills required and we fully support everyone in learning new skills with us. So if you have some of those listed below and are eager to learn more we do want to hear from you!
Qualifications
5+ years of experience in network engineering, with strong expertise in cloud networking ( AWS and GCP).
Strong experience with AWS services such as VPCs, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, Route 53 , and all relevant core components.
Strong experience in designing and implementing a new network architecture in GCP, preferably in a hybrid setup with AWS
Solid understanding of network security principles, encryption standards, and compliance requirements in regulated environments.
Skilled in using infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible) to manage network automation.
Effective communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams.
Interested? Find out more:
Wise Engineering – https://medium.com/wise-engineering
What do we offer:
Starting salary: £125,000-£155,000 + RSUs
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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.
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