Senior Software Engineer

TrustDecision; Philippines; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

TrustDecision is seeking an experienced Senior Java Software Engineer to lead end-to-end implementation of enterprise-scale risk platforms for banking clients.

You will own the technical delivery outcome, covering solution design, integration architecture, implementation strategy, and production readiness, while guiding cross-functional teams and maintaining client relationships to ensure successful delivery.

Qualifications

• 8-15+ years in enterprise software delivery or system integration.
• Proven experience delivering banking or financial systems (risk, fraud, payments, or core).
• Demonstrated ability to lead large-scale implementation projects independently.

Responsibilities

• End-to-End Technical Delivery Ownership from design to go-live.
• Translate business requirements into end-to-end technical solutions.
• Lead integration with client systems and define data models and API contracts.
• Drive technical workshops, architecture reviews and design approvals.
• Manage expectations and resolve escalations with senior stakeholders.
• Establish delivery plans, milestones, and production readiness.

Skills

Distributed systems

Microservices

API design

Data processing

Tools

Kafka

Redis

Elasticsearch

Relational databases

NoSQL databases

Cloud platforms

Job description

Role Overview

We are seeking experienced Senior Java Software Engineer who can independently lead end-to-end implementation of enterprise-scale risk platforms for banking clients.

This role requires a hands‑on leader who combines solution architecture capability, strong delivery governance, and customer‑facing leadership to drive successful project execution from pre‑sales through go‑live and stabilization.

You are expected to own the technical delivery outcome, not just coordinate—covering solution design, integration architecture, implementation strategy, and production readiness.

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-End Technical Delivery Ownership
  • Lead full lifecycle delivery: solution design → implementation → integration → UAT → go-live → stabilization
  • Act as the technical authority for customer projects, ensuring scalable and production‑ready solutions
  • Drive on‑time, on‑quality delivery under complex, multi‑stakeholder environments (client IT, vendors, partners)
• Solution & Architecture Design
  • Translate business requirements into end-to‑end technical solutions
  • Design architectures across:
    • Risk decision engines and rule systems
    • Data integration (batch/real‑time APIs, streaming)
    • Distributed systems (Kafka, Redis, ES, etc.)
    • On‑premise / private cloud / hybrid deployments
  • Define high availability, performance, and security architecture aligned with banking standards
• Implementation & Integration Leadership
  • Lead integration with client systems: core banking, LOS, payment systems, data platforms
  • Define data models, API contracts, and system interaction patterns
  • Guide teams on customization vs. standard product usage, ensuring maintainability and scalability
• Customer Engagement & Stakeholder Management
  • Act as primary technical interface to client architects, CIO teams, and delivery partners
  • Drive technical workshops, architecture reviews, and design approvals
  • Manage expectations and resolve complex technical escalations
• Delivery Governance & Risk Control
  • Establish delivery plans, milestones, and technical checkpoints
  • Identify and mitigate risks in performance, scalability, and integration complexity
  • Ensure production readiness, including deployment, rollback, monitoring, and support handover
• Post-Go-Live & Continuous Improvement
  • Support stabilization phase and critical issue resolution
  • Drive root cause analysis (RCA) and system optimization
  • Contribute to delivery best practices, reusable architectures, and standardization

Required Qualifications

Experience

• 8‑15+ years in enterprise software delivery / system integration
• Proven experience delivering banking or financial systems (risk, fraud, credit, payments, or core systems)
• Demonstrated ability to lead large‑scale implementation projects independently

Technical Expertise

Solid architecture experience in:

• Distributed systems and microservices
• API design (REST/gRPC)
• Data processing (real‑time & batch)

Familiar with technologies such as:

• Kafka / MQ, Redis, Elasticsearch
• Relational & NoSQL databases
• Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) and on‑prem deployments

Solid understanding of:

• System integration patterns
• High availability & scalability design
• Security and compliance in banking environments

Delivery & Leadership

• Strong project execution capability with clear ownership mindset
• Ability to manage cross‑functional and cross‑cultural teams
• Excellent problem‑solving and escalation handling skills

Communication

• Strong client‑facing communication skills
• Ability to engage with senior stakeholders (Architects, CIO, CTO)
• Fluent in English (additional local language is a plus)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in risk control, anti‑fraud, or decision engine platforms
• Background in consulting firms or SI companies
• Familiarity with regulatory and compliance requirements in Southeast Asia banking
• Experience working in multi‑country delivery environments

What Success Looks Like

• Able to independently lead a project from kickoff to go-live within 3 months
• Deliver production‑stable systems with minimal post-go-live incidents
• Build strong technical trust with client stakeholders
• Balance standard product adoption vs. customization effectively

Why Join Us

Be part of a fast‑growing international expansion in fintech risk solutions

Work on high‑impact banking transformation projects across Southeast Asia

Opportunity to shape delivery standards and architecture practices globally

Competitive compensation and career growth in a high‑demand domain