Pros:
Wise is a well-respected company with a strong mission, modern technology stack, and an emphasis on ownership and quality engineering. The Senior CRM Technology Engineer role itself is well-scoped on paper and covers genuinely interesting areas such as CRM platforms, integrations, data flows, and scalable systems.
Cons:
Based on my experience applying for the Senior CRM Technology Engineer role (and similar roles over time), the hiring process appears to prioritise candidates who already meet every requirement in full, rather than those with strong, relevant experience who could continue to grow into the role.
While the job description references learning, development, and growth, these factors did not appear to meaningfully influence assessment. Applications often felt filtered at an early stage, with limited opportunity to demonstrate hands-on experience, problem-solving ability, or depth beyond exact role alignment.
For a senior technical role, it was surprising that there was no opportunity to have a conversation with a Talent Acquisition Partner. A more thorough review of applications, followed by initial discussions, would allow candidates to explain their background, experience, and motivation, and give the hiring team a fuller picture beyond what can be captured in a CV alone.
Feedback was also limited or absent, making it difficult to understand decision-making or improve future applications.
Advice to Management:
If learning and growth are genuinely valued, the hiring process could better reflect this by allowing candidates to share their experience and career story through conversation, not just application screening. Giving applicants the opportunity to speak with Talent Acquisition Partner would improve fairness, transparency, and the overall candidate experience, particularly for senior technical roles.