Senior Java Software Engineer

About The Company ING Deutschland is a leading financial services provider committed to shaping the future of banking through innovative technology and customer-centric solutions. With a strong presence across Germany, ING stands for transparency, reliability, and modern banking experiences. The company fosters an inclusive and dynamic work environment that encourages continuous learning, collaboration, and personal growth. As part of the global ING Group, ING Deutschland leverages extensive resources and expertise to deliver tailored financial products and services, ensuring customer satisfaction and long-term value creation. About The Role We are seeking a highly experienced Java Software Engineer to join our dynamic development team. In this role, you will be instrumental in designing, developing, and maintaining our critical consumer lending applications. Your work will directly impact thousands of customers who rely on our innovative solutions daily. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including product owners, architects, and international engineering colleagues, to develop scalable, secure, and resilient software systems. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the future of banking technology, working on cutting-edge microservices architectures and modern development practices such as CI/CD, DevOps, and automated testing. If you are passionate about creating sustainable software solutions and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, this role is ideal for you. Qualifications The ideal candidate will possess a university degree in (business) informatics or a comparable qualification, along with extensive professional experience in Java software development, ideally exceeding ten years. You should have in-depth knowledge of Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, microservices, and software architecture principles. Practical experience with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps methodologies, automated testing, monitoring, and observability is essential. Familiarity with Domain-Driven Design, Event-Driven Architectures, or Kafka is advantageous. You must demonstrate a high quality standard, ownership mentality, and strong teamwork skills. Experience working in regulated environments such as banking, finance, or insurance is preferred. Excellent communication skills in both German and English are required to effectively collaborate within our international teams. Responsibilities As a key member of our engineering team, you will develop, maintain, and optimize our mission-critical Java applications within the consumer lending sector. Your responsibilities include designing and implementing new features end-to-end, from concept to production deployment, ensuring they deliver tangible value to our customers. You will work closely with product owners, architects, and cross-functional teams to identify the best technical solutions, participate in strategic technology discussions, and contribute to the long-term platform architecture. Ensuring that our solutions are scalable, secure, maintainable, and resilient is a core part of your role. You will proactively promote quality through automated testing, continuous integration and deployment, monitoring, and adherence to best practices. Additionally, you will take responsibility for security, stability, and regulatory compliance in the operational environment. Teamwork and knowledge sharing are vital; you will coach colleagues and exchange expertise to foster a collaborative and innovative work culture. Benefits At ING Deutschland, we believe in supporting our employees both professionally and personally. Our benefits package includes a comprehensive corporate pension scheme, asset-building schemes, free Deutschlandticket and Bike Leasing options, and access to our on-site company restaurant. We offer a hybrid working model, allowing flexibility to work both in the office and remotely, respecting operational, legal, and regulatory requirements. Employees can choose from various flexible working hours, take sabbaticals, and receive subsidies for care and childcare costs. We also provide dedicated budgets for personal development, health initiatives, and equipment for a productive mobile workspace. Our culture promotes diversity, inclusion, and work-life balance, ensuring everyone feels valued and empowered to succeed. Equal Opportunity ING Deutschland is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and all employees are treated with respect and fairness. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or background. We believe that diverse teams drive innovation and better serve our customers. Our hiring practices and workplace policies are designed to promote an equitable environment where everyone can thrive and reach their full potential. Salary: 75.000 - 90.000 € per year Requirements:Abgeschlossenes Studium in (Wirtschafts-)Informatik o. Ä. oder eine vergleichbare QualifikationLangjährige Berufserfahrung in der Java-Softwareentwicklung, idealerweise 10 Jahre oder mehrSehr gute Kenntnisse in Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, Microservices und SoftwarearchitekturPraxis mit CI/CD, DevOps, Testing, Monitoring und ObservabilityKnow-how in Domain-Driven Design, Event-Driven Architectures oder Kafka von VorteilHoher Qualitätsanspruch, Ownership-Mentalität und ausgeprägte TeamfähigkeitIdealerweise Erfahrung in regulierten Umfeldern (Banking, Finance, Insurance)Fähigkeit, über den eigenen Horizont hinaus zu denken und nachhaltige Lösungen zu entwickelnSehr gutes Deutsch und Englisch in Wort und SchriftResponsibilities:Du möchtest nachhaltige Softwarelösungen entwickeln, die täglich von tausenden Kundinnen und Kunden genutzt werden? Du übernimmst gerne Verantwortung, denkst über den Code hinaus und arbeitest gerne in einem erfahrenen Engineering-Team? Perfekt! Ob in agilen Projekten, beim Pair Programming oder