Java Backend Engineer - Financial Markets

Step into the dynamic world of Financial Markets at ING! As a backend developer, you'll play a vital role in tackling complex data challenges and enhancing our risk management frameworks. With the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies, contribute to cross-functional projects, and ensure regulatory compliance, this position empowers you to make a significant impact on how we manage financial data. Join us in shaping innovative solutions that help our teams meet both operational and compliance standards while fostering an exciting and collaborative work environment!

The Team:

As part of our Financial Markets division, you’ll collaborate with a diverse array of stakeholders, including the Risk department and front office teams. Your contributions will be essential to modernizing our applications and building a robust ecosystem that caters to the bank's regulatory obligations. Experience a culture that values innovation, teamwork, and continuous learning while developing new microservices and optimizing existing applications.

Roles and Responsibilities:
In this role, you will:

• Develop, maintain, and optimize backend applications, from batch processes to microservices in containerized environments like Kubernetes and OpenShift.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement APIs for efficient data integration, transitioning to real-time architectures.
• Ensure the quality and performance of your code, focusing on complex data calculations and analysis using Java (Java 17/21 preferred).
• Manage and analyze risk-related data using relational databases, particularly Oracle, to meet operational and regulatory standards.
• Utilize Azure DevOps for CI/CD, contributing to an Agile team committed to continuous improvement.
• Build integrated solutions and new (micro-)services that not only solve your team's challenges but also benefit others in the organization.

How to Succeed:

We seek candidates who are driven, curious, and eager to learn. In return, we will support your growth and help you reach your full potential. To thrive in this role, you should possess:

• Robust experience in Java (Java 8 and above) and familiarity with Spring Boot.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret complex financial data within a regulatory framework.
• Experience with containerized environments (Kubernetes, OpenShift) and relational database management.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders in an Agile setting.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and a passion for continuous learning in IT and finance.
• Excellent communication skills in English with a comfort in remote collaboration tools.

Rewards and benefits

We want to make sure that it’s possible for you to strike the right balance between your career and your private life. You can find out more about our employment conditions here.

The benefits of working with us at ING include:

• Salary (with all benefits included) between 70 102EUR - 113 790EUR based on 40hrs/week
• 24-27 vacation days depending on contract
• Pension scheme
• 13th month salary
• Individual Savings Contribution (BIS), 3.5% of your gross annual salary
• 8% Holiday payment
• Hybrid working to blend home working for focus and office working for collaboration and co-creation
• Personal growth and challenging work with endless possibilities
• An informal working environment with innovative colleagues

About us

With 60,000 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.

Questions?

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Please note, multiple interview steps involving various business stakeholders will be part of the selection process.