Senior Java Engineer

At ING Hubs Spain we are looking for a Senior Java Engineer. Your role and work environment: We are looking for a talented and enthusiastic Java Developer to join our DDoS Squad within the Global Security Organization (GSO). The responsibility of this team is to design, develop and maintain software solutions that manage firewall rules and strengthen the security of ING's global network infrastructure. The squad operates in an international environment with colleagues located across several countries, working together to deliver secure, scalable and resilient solutions. Our way of working is based on Agile and DevOps principles, fostering collaboration, continuous improvement and end-to-end ownership. You will work closely with Product Managers, Engineers and other stakeholders to deliver high-impact solutions that support ING's security landscape.

Your key responsibilities

• Design, develop and enhance software functionalities using Spring Boot and Java technologies.
• Build and deploy solutions following CI/CD best practices and automated deployment pipelines.
• Develop and automate infrastructure components using Infrastructure as Code methodologies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver end-to-end solutions aligned with business and security requirements.
• Participate actively in Agile ceremonies, contributing to planning, refinement and continuous delivery activities.
• Maintain and improve software documentation, operational procedures and development standards.
• Monitor and optimize Incident, Problem, Change and Configuration Management processes.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of applications, infrastructure and engineering practices.

Essential requirements

• Proven experience developing applications with Spring Boot (preferred) or Java EE.
• Experience working with CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code practices.
• Working knowledge of Kubernetes and/or OpenShift.
• Understanding of security and risk principles applied to software development.
• Experience with automation and orchestration tools such as Helm, Terraform and Ansible.
• Strong communication skills and ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Professional and intellectual IT capability, ideally supported by a Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline.
• Excellent spoken and written English skills.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of network and security environments.
• Scripting experience in Python, Bash or PowerShell.
• Experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure or GCP.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and DevOps practices.
• Understanding of Scrum frameworks and ceremonies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Proactive mindset focused on continuous improvement.
• Collaborative team player with a passion for knowledge sharing.
• End-to-end ownership mentality and ability to work autonomously.
• Interest in mentoring and supporting the development of colleagues.

What do we offer?

• Be flexible my friend. Our model is all about flexibility and accountability. Keeping both our customers and our colleagues needs in mind, you determine together which days you work at home and which you come to ING MAD to offer your best self.
• Restaurant card.
• So that thinking about what to have for lunch doesn’t take up your time or your cravings. Our house will be your home.
• Health insurance. For you and all your family (spouse/partner and children).
• Life insurance. We help you protect what matters most to you.
• Flexible remuneration. In addition, you will enjoy our flexible remuneration model, through a more tax-advantaged way, you will be able to access other services such as nursery, transport card, training aids…
• Transport allowance. It doesn't matter where you live, we’ll help you get to the office.
• Pension plan. You can benefit from our pension plan after 1 month with us!

Discover ING Hubs Spain. We’re building something exciting—and we want you to be part of it. ING is launching the new member of ING Hubs in Spain, an integral part of ING in charge of designing and delivering important technological and operational solutions to make banking frictionless for our customers. ING Hubs play a key role in our ‘Growing the difference’ strategy to become the best European bank. This will be our sixth global hub, joining a network of over 13,000 professionals in the Philippines, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Türkiye and Spain. What makes us different? We have a tech-first mindset: We’re not just a bank—we’re a tech company that happens to do banking. Our new hub will be a center of excellence for scalable, fast, and secure technology. We have global impact: You’ll be working on solutions that serve more than 34 million of customers in over 38 countries. We are agile: ING was the first bank to adopt agile at scale. We continue to evolve with a collaborative, cross-functional way of working. Sustainability at the heart of what we do: We have a role to play in defining new ways of doing business that align economic growth with positive environmental and social impact. At ING, we believe in diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We’re proud of our international teams and are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive. We value authenticity, collaboration, and continuous learning. We’re looking for curious minds, bold builders, and passionate problem-solvers. If you’re looking for a place to find new ways to drive efficiency and provide superior customer value, where your ideas matter, and where you can grow with purpose—we’re looking forward to meeting you.

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