Senior Java Backend Developer
At ING, we believe in growing our people first. If you’re looking for your next challenge and this role feels like the right step in your career, we’d love to hear from you. If you have any questions or need more details before applying, feel free to reach out to our recruitment team.
About the Role
As a Senior Java Backend Developer, you will design, build, and maintain backend applications that power our digital banking services. You’ll work on scalable platforms and deliver core banking functionalities used across multiple customer propositions. Your work will ensure high standards of performance, security, and maintainability throughout the development lifecycle.
What You’ll Do
- Develop backend applications following ING standards
- Write clean, tested code and perform unit testing
- Collaborate with DevOps engineers to manage the full software lifecycle
- Embed security best practices into every stage of development
- Support bug fixing during SIT and UAT phases
- Troubleshoot and resolve production issues
- Analyse defects to validate solution design quality
- Review technical and functional specifications and perform code reviews
- Communicate and escalate issues when necessary
What We’re Looking For
- Degree in Computer Science or equivalent
- 5+ years of experience in a similar role, ideally in a 24/7 banking environment
- Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies
- Expertise in Java development (J2EE, Spring, Spring Boot)
- Advanced skills in REST & SOAP services
- Experience with microservices architecture and API management
- Familiarity with event-driven systems (MQ, Kafka)
- Solid understanding of distributed systems and containerisation (Kubernetes, Docker)
- Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines
- Proficiency in JUnit, TDD, and Spring Integration testing
- Nice to have: experience with observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK)
- Good knowledge of Azure DevOps, DBMS and SQL (Oracle, PL/SQL)
- Strong English communication skills (written and spoken)
Additional Preferred Experience
- Background in assisting channels such as call center, back-office operations, and chat/chatbot solutions
- Nice to Have:
- Experience building AI chatbots
- Familiarity with Virtual Assistant platforms
- Knowledge of Google DialogFlow CX
Soft Skills
- Passion for technology and innovation
- Strong execution and results-driven mindset
- Team-oriented with excellent communication skills
- Problem-solving ability and resilience under pressure
- Willingness to provide on-call support when required
Working conditions: Full Time
Duration: Permanent
Location: Milan (hybrid)
About ING
ING offers many opportunities to build a diverse and rewarding career. You will be joining an international innovative digital bank, the first in Italy to adopt a fully flexible smart working model, and you will be working in a stimulating environment where you can grow both as an individual and as a professional. Our purpose - empowering people to stay a step ahead in life and in business - represents our belief in people’s potential. We don’t judge, coach or to tell people how to live their lives. We empower people and businesses to realize their own vision for a better future.
#doyourthing is our brand direction with us each and every day. It is how we articulate our purpose and our promise to make banking frictionless to the world.
‘do your thing’ is about people being free to live the life they want to live, knowing that they will make their world a little better for it.
Do you think you are "a step ahead"? Apply now!
The benefits of joining ING
In addition to being a part of a great team, working in a fun and innovative environment, we offer:
Super flexible smart working
Competitive base salaries and performance based bonuses
Diverse cultures & Innovative mindsets
International Environment
Commitment to sustainability
Lots of training development opportunities to help you grow
Lots of moments dedicated to physical and mental well-being
A special day off when it is your birthday: we call it #doyourbirthday!
And of course we can’t forget: free water & coffee at the office!
Our Commitment
Diversity is a fundamental element of our corporate culture, and we are fully committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment, based on mutual respect and the value of diversity, offering equal job opportunities to all qualified candidates.
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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
