Blockchain Engineer

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İstanbul, Fatih, İstanbul, TUR
In-Office
Senior level
Fintech • Payments • Financial Services
The Role
Design and develop Java-based backend services and microservices supporting digital asset products, including wallet management, custody workflows, smart contract interactions, minting, burning, and asset transfers. Integrate blockchain networks, custody providers, wallets, and third-party platforms. Build secure, scalable, highly available systems while contributing to architecture reviews, operational readiness, compliance, production support, Agile collaboration, mentoring, and technical knowledge sharing.
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Design the future architecture of one of Europe's most innovative banking networks while empowering engineers to do their best work.

Role Summary

We are looking for a Blockchain Engineer to join ING's Digital Asset Services (DAS) organization and help build the next generation of digital asset capabilities. 

This role combines strong backend engineering expertise with practical knowledge of blockchain technologies. The successful candidate will design and develop scalable services supporting wallet management, digital asset operations, custody workflows, and integrations with external blockchain networks and custody platforms. 

The ideal candidate is fundamentally a strong Java engineer who understands blockchain concepts and can bridge traditional banking systems with emerging digital asset ecosystems.  

Work Model

At ING Hubs Türkiye, flexibility is more than a benefit—it's part of how we work.

Our hybrid way of working is designed to balance collaboration, innovation, and personal flexibility. Team members typically come together at our Vadistanbul office for two days per week during three weeks of the month, while one week each month is fully remote.

We also provide additional flexibility throughout August with remote working opportunities, allowing colleagues to remain productive while staying connected with their teams.

As part of a globally distributed organization, you'll collaborate with colleagues across multiple ING locations and contribute to solutions used across the bank.

About the Team

You will join an international technology organization where ownership, knowledge sharing, collaboration, and engineering excellence are at the heart of everything we do.

Our teams design and deliver critical technology platforms that support ING's digital transformation journey. We believe scalable architectures, strong engineering practices, automation, and continuous learning are essential for delivering reliable solutions at scale.

About You

Minimum Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in software engineering, solution design, or architecture roles
  • Strong stakeholder management experience across business and technology domains
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
  • Experience working in Agile organizations
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related discipline
  • Fluent English communication skills (C1 level or above)

Technical Skills

Strong experience in:

  • Java (preferred)
  • Kotlin
  • Spring Boot
  • REST APIs
  • Microservices Architecture

Experience with:

  • Event-driven architectures
  • Kafka
  • RabbitMQ or similar messaging technologies
  • SQL and NoSQL databases
  • Containerization (Docker)
  • Kubernetes
  • CI/CD pipelines
  • Git-based development workflows

Good understanding of:

  • Distributed systems
  • System integration
  • API design
  • Scalability patterns

Roles and Responsibilities

Backend Engineering 

  • Design and develop enterprise-grade backend services using Java. 
  • Build APIs and microservices supporting digital asset products. 
  • Develop scalable and resilient systems aligned with banking standards. 
  • Ensure high availability, security, performance, and maintainability. 

Blockchain Development 

  • Implement blockchain-related business logic and workflows. 
  • Develop components supporting:  
  • Smart contract interactions 
  • Minting and burning processes 
  • Asset transfer flows 
  • Wallet management capabilities 
  • Integrate external blockchain networks into ING's digital asset ecosystem.  

Platform Integration 

  • Build integrations with digital asset custody and wallet providers. 
  • Develop connectivity with blockchain infrastructure and third-party services. 
  • Collaborate on SaaS blockchain platform implementation initiatives. 

Security & Reliability 

  • Follow secure coding and software engineering best practices. 
  • Participate in architecture reviews and technical design discussions. 
  • Contribute to operational readiness and production support activities. 
  • Support compliance, audit, and security requirements. 

Collaboration 

  • Work within cross-functional agile teams. 
  • Partner with Architects, DevOps Engineers, Security Specialists, Product Owners, and Blockchain Operations professionals. 
  • Support technical mentoring and knowledge sharing across engineering teams. 

Equal Opportunity

Don't meet every single requirement? Don't let that hold you back. Studies show many talented professionals hesitate to apply unless they meet every qualification. If you're excited about this role and believe you can make an impact, we'd love to hear from you.

What We Offer at ING Hubs Türkiye

At ING Hubs Türkiye, we believe that your work should be fulfilling in every way. We pay attention to even the smallest details to ensure that your experience is rewarding.

Be Yourself, Be an ING'er

  • Welcome Leave: Enjoy 14 days of welcome leave, even in your first year
  • Self-driven career opportunities
  • Challenging projects and continuous learning opportunities
  • Flexible hybrid working model
  • Remote working opportunities throughout August
  • Training budget and Udemy partnership
  • Global mobility and international career opportunities
  • Comprehensive health insurance for you and your family
  • Private Pension Plan
  • Meal Card
  • Transportation Allowance
  • MultiSport Membership
  • English Language Development Support
  • Innovation culture powered by PACE methodology
  • Regular communication activities and celebrations

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.

Skills Required

  • 5+ years of experience in software engineering, solution design, or architecture roles
  • Strong stakeholder management experience across business and technology domains
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
  • Experience working in Agile organizations
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related discipline
  • Fluent English communication skills at C1 level or above
  • Strong experience with Java
  • Strong experience with Kotlin
  • Strong experience with Spring Boot
  • Strong experience with REST APIs
  • Strong experience with microservices architecture
  • Experience with event-driven architectures
  • Experience with Kafka
  • Experience with RabbitMQ or similar messaging technologies
  • Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases
  • Experience with Docker containerization
  • Experience with Kubernetes
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines
  • Experience with Git-based development workflows
  • Good understanding of distributed systems, system integration, API design, and scalability patterns
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The Company
HQ: Amsterdam
65,710 Employees

What We Do

ING is a pioneer in digital banking and on the forefront as one of the most innovative banks in the world. As ING, we have a clear purpose that represents our conviction of people’s potential. We don’t judge, coach, or tell people how to live their lives. However big or small, modest or grand, we empower people and businesses to realise their vision for a better future. We made the promise to make banking frictionless, removing barriers to progress, and make people confident in their financial decisions. As a global bank we have a huge opportunity – and responsibility – to make an impact for the better. We can play a role by financing change, sharing knowledge, and innovating. Being sustainable is in all the choices we make—as a lender, as a partner and through the services we offer our customers

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