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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