Senior Java Engineer

Role Summary

As a Senior Java Engineer, you will be part of ING's Open Banking & XS2A domain, helping deliver innovative banking capabilities through APIs and modern engineering practices. You will play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining secure, reliable, and scalable payment solutions that support millions of customers worldwide.

This role combines hands-on backend engineering with opportunities to contribute to API design, software architecture discussions, and technical leadership within an Agile environment.

About the Team

The Payment and Settlement Services (PSS) organization is responsible for developing and enhancing ING's global payment platforms and settlement services.

Our teams build and maintain critical banking solutions that are secure, compliant, resilient, and customer-focused. As part of an international organization, you'll collaborate with colleagues across multiple countries while contributing to products that power the future of banking.

What You'll Do

• Design, develop, test, and maintain high-quality backend applications and APIs
• Translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions
• Contribute to software architecture and technical design decisions
• Work with ING frameworks, tools, standards, and engineering best practices
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines and automated testing solutions
• Monitor application performance and implement observability practices
• Maintain technical and risk documentation
• Support consumers and stakeholders using your services
• Share knowledge, mentor team members, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

What You Bring

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of backend software engineering experience using Java.
• Strong expertise in Java 21+, Spring Boot, and microservices development.
• Experience building secure, scalable REST APIs.
• Strong knowledge of SQL/NoSQL databases and data persistence frameworks.
• Experience with Kafka or similar messaging platforms.
• Hands-on experience with automated testing and CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with cloud-native and DevOps practices.
• Strong understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and engineering best practices.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working in Agile and DevOps environments
• Understanding software architecture and design patterns
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field

Nice to Have

• Banking or financial services industry experience
• Experience working within large international organizations
• Cloud platform experience such as Kubernetes or OpenShift
• Frontend development experience (JavaScript, Web Components)
• Exposure to regulatory and risk management frameworks
• Experience supporting digital transformation or modernization initiatives

What We Offer

• Collaboration with international teams across the global ING network
• Exposure to global stakeholders and large-scale strategic initiatives
• A culture that promotes ownership, innovation, and continuous learning
• Opportunities to grow your technical and leadership capabilities
• The ability to influence products and services used by millions of customers
• A diverse and inclusive workplace where different perspectives are valued

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

How to Apply

Interested in joining us? Click the apply button on our careers site and submit your application through Workday.

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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.