Senior Backend Engineer
Senior Backend Engineer at ING's Manila retail tech hub, building and maintaining reliable backend applications with Java/Spring Boot, REST APIs, and databases, while setting up CI/CD pipelines, following DevOps and Agile practices, and contributing to mentorship and technical interviews.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Manila, Philippines
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Backend
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Proven track-record of building backend solutions, including RESTful APIs, databases, and messaging services with a modern tech stack
- Strong fundamentals in software development: OOP, functional programming, design patterns, concurrency, and TDD
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and test automation
- Experience working in Agile, collaborating with teams, and adaptability in a multicultural environment
- Willingness to learn cloud technologies, microservices architecture, and IT risk
- Proficiency in Java 8 or higher (Java 11 or higher preferred)
- Competency in Spring and Spring Boot
- Experience in code versioning tools, preferably Git
- Experience in Test Automation (JUnit, Mockito, etc.)
- Working knowledge in RESTful API Development
- Effective Communication
Nice to have
- Experience with database technologies such as SQL, JPA, Hibernate
- Working knowledge in Microservices Architecture, Containerization, and Orchestration
- Experience with CI/CD platforms, preferably Azure DevOps, and build tools such as Maven
- An Agile mindset
Full description
Job Overview
Join ING Retail Tech PH as a Backend Engineer where you will be part of a cross-functional team of talented individuals. Together, your team will work with the latest technologies to innovate and develop solutions. You will report to a Team Lead who will guide your professional development and help you reach your full potential.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain reliable applications
- Write automated tests
- Setup CI/CD pipelines
- Adopt a DevOps and Agile mindset
- Collaborate with a cross-functional team to define and design features
- Incorporate security best practices into all stages of the development
- Contribute to the team’s growth through mentorship and technical interview participation
- Continuously learn and stay updated with the latest technologies and industry trends
Key Capabilities/Experience
- Proven track-record of building backend solutions, including implementing RESTful APIs, interfacing with databases, and integrating with messaging services, using a modern tech stack
- Strong fundamentals in software development, including proficiency in OOP, functional programming, design patterns, concurrency, and TDD
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and test automation
- Experience working in Agile, collaborating with teams, and demonstrating adaptability in a multicultural environment
- Willingness to learn cloud technologies, microservices architecture, and IT risk
Minimum Qualifications Must Have
- Proficiency in Java 8 or higher, Java 11 or higher is preferred
- Competency in Spring and Spring boot
- Experience in code versioning tools, preferably Git
- Experience in Test Automation (JUnit, Mockito, etc.)
- Working knowledge in RESTful API Development
- Effective Communication
Good to Have
- Experience with database technologies such as SQL, JPA, Hibernate, etc.
- Working knowledge in Microservices Architecture, Containerization, and Orchestration
- Experience with CI/CD platforms, preferably Azure DevOps, and build tools such as Maven
- An Agile mindset
We’re a global bank with a strong European base, and our more than 60,000 colleagues serve around 38 million customers and corporate clients in over 40 countries. Joining ING means working with friendly and collaborative people towards making a positive impact on people and planet. We believe in empowering the people around us and our customers to stay a step ahead. Working here means having the autonomy to drive progress, helping to create superior customer value and contributing to our ambition of putting sustainability at the heart of everything we do. Here, we’re more than just a workplace – we’re a community of innovators, problem-solvers, and forward-thinkers, dedicated to making a real impact. Whether you’re just starting your career or seeking the next big challenge, we have opportunities that will inspire and push you to grow. Your future at ING starts with one application.