Background on what ING is about:
ING Hubs Philippines (ING Hubs PH) is an international part of the ING organization delivering services to many Business Units across the world for both Wholesale Banking and Retail Banking activities. Working for ING Hubs PH means working with the most diverse workforce and where no challenge is the same.
At ING our purpose is to empower people to stay a step ahead in life and business. We believe that sustainable progress is driven by people with the imagination and determination to make a better future for themselves and those around them.
ING is changing what banking is. For you, that means plenty of opportunities for personal growth in a continuously evolving environment. If this is the environment you thrive in, then apply and join us in changing the future of banking!
Job Overview
The Dev Engineer role focuses on designing, building, and enhancing modern Java-based applications while supporting migration from legacy systems to cloud-ready architectures. It is part of ING’s IT Engineering function within WB Tech in ING Hubs Philippines. The role works closely with cross-functional Agile squads, including developers, architects, SREs, and product stakeholders. The engineer collaborates with operations and platform teams for CI/CD, monitoring, and incident management, typically reporting into an Engineering Lead or Chapter Lead within the IT domain.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain Java-based web applications using frameworks such as Spring Boot
- Contribute to modernization initiatives, migrating legacy systems into microservices or event-driven architectures
- Implement integration solutions using Kafka, JMS, MQ, file transfer, or cloud storage (e.g., S3)
- Build and enhance CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and container platforms (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift)
- Apply testing strategies (unit, integration, and E2E) using tools such as JUnit, Mockito, Selenium, and Cucumber
- Support observability and reliability efforts using Grafana, Prometheus, and ELK stack
- Implement and maintain database solutions using Oracle and ORM frameworks like Hibernate
- Participate in Agile ceremonies, contributing to sprint planning, backlog refinement, and continuous improvement
- Ensure adherence to IT risk and control standards (access, change, and security controls)
- Support incident management and production stability, aligning with ITIL practices
Key Capabilities/Experience
- Strong engineering background with 5+ years of IT experience across diverse technologies and environments
- Hands-on experience in modern architectures (microservices, event-driven systems, distributed integrations)
- Proven exposure to Agile delivery, DevOps practices, and SDLC methodologies
- Experience in system integration and enterprise application development across multiple platforms
- Familiarity with incident management and operational processes in production environments
Minimum Qualifications
- Proficiency in Java development, particularly Spring Boot-based applications
- Strong understanding of microservices and distributed systems design
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and containerization (Azure DevOps, Docker, Kubernetes/OpenShift)
- Hands-on knowledge of integration technologies (Kafka, MQ, JMS, APIs)
- Experience with automated testing frameworks and quality engineering practices
- Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools (Grafana, Prometheus, ELK)
- Solid understanding of databases and ORM frameworks (Oracle, Hibernate)
- Knowledge of **IT risk controls, SDLC, and secure development
