Sr. JVM Software Engineer - SWAT @ ING Hubs Romania

ING Hubs Romania offers 130 services in software development, data management, non-financial risk & compliance, audit, and retail operations to 24 ING units worldwide, with the help of over 1700 high-performing engineers, risk, and operations professionals.

We started out in 2015 as ING’s software development hub – a distinct entity from ING Bank Romania – then steadily expanded our range to include more services and competencies.

Now we provide borderless services with bank-wide capabilities and operate from two locations: Bucharest and Cluj-Napoca.

Our tech capabilities remain the core of our business, with more than 1500 colleagues active in Data Management, Touchpoint Channels & Integration, Core Banking, and Global Products.

We enjoy a flexible way of working and a highly collaborative environment, where fair and constructive feedback is encouraged.

For us, impact isn't a perk. It's the driver of our work.

We are guided and rewarded by a shared desire to make the world a better place, one innovative solution at a time. Our colleagues make it their job to do impactful things and they love doing it in good company. Do you?

The Mission:

Several strategic projects are initiated or in process to be started in ING Hubs Romania. A solid basis is vital for the success of each of these projects.

This basis is set by a group of key technical people, highly skilled in their area of expertise and knowledgeable of the ING procedures and standards.

Hence, we are aiming to grow a team of highly skilled engineers with a clear purpose of helping in setting the grounds of the new projects.

This role will encompass a wide range of responsibilities throughout the software development lifecycle. You will be involved in various tasks, including programming, debugging, architecture design, build engineering, release engineering, documentation, workflow automation, and providing support to the team. It's important to note that you may frequently transition between different projects, requiring you to be adaptable and familiarize yourself with various technology stacks.

Competencies:

• You drive and embrace technical change within the project, actively contributing to its evolution.

• You possess the ability to seamlessly transition between different technology stacks.

• You excel as a team player in an international environment, prioritizing quality and service, and demonstrating a strong desire to learn.

• You are naturally curious and stay up to date with the latest advancements in both technology and the financial services industry.

• You have a good understanding of banking principles, or you are enthusiastic about acquiring this knowledge. You can effectively communicate with stakeholders and product owners, translating their requirements into software solutions that provide tangible business value.

• You possess a strong comprehension of software architecture and system design.

• You have practical experience with Continuous Delivery methodologies.

What you bring to the team:

• A university degree in Computer Science, Cybernetics, Software Engineering, Financial Engineering, or an equivalent field.

• 5+ years of hands-on development experience using a JVM-based language.

• Proficiency in working with microservice architectures.

• Experience in building and deploying containerized services.

• Strong understanding of IT Security concepts.

• Familiarity with Test-Driven Development (TDD) and Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) methodologies.

• Excellent communication skills in both English and Romanian.

• Strong analytical skills, proactive attitude, and a willingness to share knowledge with others.

Nice to have:

• Experience working with Kotlin and/or Scala programming languages.

• Familiarity with functional programming concepts.

• Knowledge of front-end frameworks such as React, Vue, or Angular.

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