Senior Java Engineer — Cloud-Native Microservices

ING Hubs Philippines; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 1,562,000 - 2,902,000; Full time

Job summary

ING Hubs Philippines is seeking a Senior Java Engineer to evolve our HALO platform and deliver enterprise-grade Java applications. You will design, develop, test, and support scalable microservices within an Agile environment, focusing on security, performance, and observability.

You’ll collaborate with product stakeholders, engineers, and platform teams to drive modernization, resilience, and reliable integrations using REST APIs, Kafka, MQ, and other messaging technologies.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in software engineering or application development.
• Strong background in Java application development.
• Experience with complex enterprise environments.
• Understanding of SDLC, coding standards, and IT risk controls.
• Experience supporting production systems and incident management activities.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and enhance enterprise-grade Java applications.
• Develop and maintain Spring Boot microservices running on Kubernetes/OpenShift platforms.
• Contribute to platform modernization and migration initiatives.
• Build resilient integrations using REST APIs, Kafka, MQ, and messaging technologies.
• Drive test automation and continuous improvement practices.
• Support production environments and incident management processes.
• Enhance platform security, stability, monitoring, and observability.
• Contribute to CI/CD implementation and DevOps best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Microservices

REST APIs

Kafka

JMS/MQ

Databases (Oracle)

Hibernate

Elasticsearch

Kubernetes

OpenShift

Docker

CI/CD

DevOps

Testing frameworks

Tools

Kubernetes

OpenShift

Docker

Azure DevOps

Grafana

Prometheus

JUnit

Mockito

Selenium

Cucumber

PACT

Job description

Build the Future of Banking Technology

At ING, we're redefining what banking can be. Through innovation, technology, and collaboration, we're creating seamless digital experiences for millions of customers worldwide.

ING Hubs Philippines is an integral part of ING's global organization, delivering services and solutions that support both Retail and Wholesale Banking businesses across multiple countries. Here, you'll work with talented professionals from diverse backgrounds, tackle complex challenges, and contribute to technology that makes a real impact.

If you're a passionate engineer who thrives on solving problems, modernizing platforms, and building scalable solutions, we'd love to meet you.

The Opportunity

We're looking for a Senior Java Engineer to join our team and help evolve our in-house developed platform, HALO, a critical service used by multiple applications and teams across ING.

You'll play a key role in designing, developing, testing, enhancing, and supporting modern enterprise applications while ensuring security, stability, performance, and operational excellence. Working within an agile environment, you'll collaborate with engineers, product stakeholders, and platform teams to deliver innovative solutions that drive business value.

What You'll Do

• Design, build, and enhance enterprise-grade Java applications.
• Develop and maintain Spring Boot microservices running on Kubernetes/OpenShift platforms.
• Contribute to platform modernization and migration initiatives.
• Build resilient integrations using REST APIs, Kafka, MQ, and messaging technologies.
• Drive test automation and continuous improvement practices.
• Support production environments and incident management processes.
• Enhance platform security, stability, monitoring, and observability.
• Contribute to CI/CD implementation and DevOps best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment.
  
  

What We're Looking For

Required Experience

• 7+ years of experience in software engineering or application development.
• Strong background in Java application development.
• Experience working in complex enterprise environments.
• Understanding of SDLC, coding standards, and IT risk controls.
• Experience supporting production systems and incident management activities.
  
  

Technical Skills

• Java and Spring Boot
• Spring Batch
• Microservices and event-driven architectures
• RESTful services and enterprise integrations
• Kafka, JMS, MQ, File Transfer, and S3
• Oracle Database and Hibernate
• Elasticsearch (ELK Stack)
• Kubernetes, OpenShift, and Docker
• Azure DevOps and CI/CD pipelines
• Grafana and Prometheus
• JUnit, Mockito, Selenium, Cucumber, and PACT testing frameworks
  
  

Success in This Role

You'll excel if you are:

• Passionate about technology and engineering excellence
• Solution-focused and customer-minded
• Comfortable working in Agile and DevOps environments
• A collaborative team player with strong communication skills
• Proactive in identifying and solving technical challenges
  
  

Why Join ING?

At ING, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Work on business-critical global platforms.
• Collaborate with international and diverse teams.
• Contribute to modern cloud-native technology solutions.
• Grow your technical expertise through continuous learning.
• Make a meaningful impact in the transformation of digital banking.
  
  

Worried about the wage gap? So are we. Our commitment to pay equity means you'll be valued for your skills, not your gender.

At ING, we believe that our differences make us stronger, and we are dedicated to creating an environment where every employee feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed.

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• Apply only via official ING platforms: ING uses Workday as its internal recruitment system. Applications should be submitted only via our official career site.
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About ING

With 65,000 employees and operations in approximately 40 countries, there is no shortage of opportunities for people with initiative who want to help people take a step ahead in life and in business. Do you want to work at the cutting edge of what’s possible and at the same time ensure you work with integrity and hold the customer’s interests at heart? Do you want to be surrounded by progressive, inspiring, diverse and supportive colleagues? Then there is no better place to invest your talents than at ING. Join us. Apply today.