Senior Software Engineer
Key Skills
Job Description
Take ownership of business-critical lending technology and help shape how AI transforms software engineering at ING. You will combine deep Java and Spring Boot expertise with technical leadership to build secure, reliable backend services used across Wholesale Banking. The team You will join the Wholesale Banking Lending department, working in a multidisciplinary Agile team of engineers, testers, customer journey experts and a product manager. The team develops and operates enterprise lending applications that support critical lending journeys. We combine engineering excellence with practical AI adoption. We use tools such as GitHub Copilot and agent-based development to improve delivery, while applying critical thinking, secure engineering and human accountability to every solution. Roles and responsibilities As a Senior Java Engineer, you will take end-to-end ownership of the full stack solutions with emphasis on the backend, and raise the engineering standard across the team. Designing and developing scalable backend applications with Java and Spring Boot, including AI-enabled features and intelligent automation. Shaping technical designs, REST APIs, and integrations with other systems. Driving code quality through automated testing, reviews and engineering standards. Ensuring solutions are secure, compliant, and resilient, meeting ING's security and risk requirements. Improving CI/CD pipelines, containerized deployments and production reliability. Using and help spread AI-assisted engineering tools effectively and responsibly to improve delivery. Mentoring engineers, breaking down complex challenges into achievable steps, and constructively challenging ideas to drive better outcomes. Troubleshoot and resolve production incidents using industry-standard observability, monitoring, and logging tools. How To Succeed We hire smart people like you for your potential. Our biggest expectation is that you’ll stay curious. Keep learning. Take on responsibility. In return, we’ll back you to develop into an even more awesome version of yourself. Bring at least 8 years of recent, hands-on professional Java backend development experience. Build and operate enterprise applications with strong Spring Boot expertise. Apply object-oriented design, software architecture and design patterns to complex systems. Deliver quality through unit, integration and system testing, relational databases and SQL. Work confidently with CI/CD, containerization and DTAP environments. Lead through ownership, clear communication, mentoring and an egoless growth mindset. Bonus points: AI enthusiast - Have you used AI for engineering enablement, built AI-powered features, or created a side project using AI? Tell us about it! Azure DevOps, Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift, MS-SQL, Kafka & event-driven architecture, Microservices/distributed systems, FE experience with React/WebComponents. 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. Find out more about our employment conditions. The Benefits Of Working With Us At ING Include 25-28 vacation days depending on contract Pension scheme 13th month salary 8% holiday payment Hybrid working Personal growth and challenging work with endless possibilities An informal working environment with innovative colleagues About Us Curious about how ING empowers people and businesses to move forward? Discover what we do and what we can offer you. Questions? Please visit our Frequently Asked Questions section for answers to questions you may have. Contact the recruiter attached to the advertisement. Want to apply directly? Upload your CV and motivation letter by clicking the Apply button.
Core Responsibilities
Own the design, development, and operation of enterprise lending applications, with a focus on scalable Java and Spring Boot backend services, integrations, security, and reliability. Improve engineering practices and delivery through testing, CI/CD, responsible AI-assisted tools, incident resolution, and mentoring.
Requirements
Requires at least 8 years of recent hands-on Java backend development experience, strong Spring Boot expertise, and experience with enterprise applications, architecture, design patterns, testing, relational databases, and SQL. Candidates should also be confident with CI/CD, containerization, DTAP environments, and demonstrate ownership, communication, and mentoring skills.
Benefits
- 25–28 Vacation Days
- Pension Scheme
- 13th Month Salary
- 8% Holiday Payment
- Hybrid Working
- Personal Growth Opportunities
- Challenging Work
About ING Nederland
Industry: Banking
Company size: 10,001+ employees
ING is a global bank with a strong European base. With 14,500 employees in the Netherlands, we’re one of the biggest employers in the country. Our research tells us that we stand out here because of our great working culture, competitive benefits and interesting work. We believe in sustainable progress for all, not just for the few. We aim to support and contribute to economic, social and environmental progress. Because progress doesn’t start with perfection. It starts with people, their ideas and their drive to make things better. Collaborative and inclusive We’re proud of our diverse and multinational make-up. Joining the ING team means contributing to a collaborative and inclusive culture, having a hybrid way of working and being part of the positive impact that we strive to make on people and the planet. We don’t believe in one ‘perfect’ way of doing things. The best solutions emerge when people work together, stay curious and learn from each other. You’ll get responsibility from day one, along with the trust and freedom to make your own choices and contribute your perspective. Purpose ING’s purpose is empowering people to stay a step ahead in life and in business. This purpose guides us in everything we do. Rather than telling our people what to do, we trust them and encourage them to carve out their career in a way that works best for them. We want to enable people to grow in their own way, without being held down. Because doing great things starts by doing your thing. So, are we offering the perfect job? Maybe not. But you might find something better: a place where you can be yourself, keep growing and make an impact through the work you do.