Metro Manila, Philippines

Backend Java Engineer – Financial Platforms (Cards & Lending) - Hybrid/Remote | PH

 Job Description:

Backend Java Engineer – Financial Platforms (Cards & Lending)
Hybrid/Remote | Philippines

The Digital Bank Build team is developing a new suite of highly reliable and scalable financial platforms and applications using modern engineering practices. This role will support the build-out of core banking capabilities, including lending and card-related products.

You'll work alongside talented engineers who value technical excellence, clean architecture, and full ownership of what they build.

If you're passionate about solving complex problems, designing high-performance backend systems, and contributing to a modern digital bank from the ground up, wed love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

  • Design, develop, and deploy backend services with a focus on scalability, high availability, and low latency
  • Deliver features end-to-end: design, build, test, deploy, monitor, and continuously improve
  • Analyze requirements, propose technical solutions, and collaborate in an Agile/Scrum DevOps environment
  • Work with modern architectures including microservices, serverless, and event-driven systems
  • Take full ownership of the features and services you build

What We're Looking For

  • 3+ years of software development experience using Java

  • Strong database and schema design skills for large-scale systems

  • Pragmatic mindset with strong problem-solving skills and a willingness to learn

  • Adaptability and comfort working in a fast-changing environment

  • Effective written and verbal communication skills in English

  • Strong team player with experience working in Agile teams

  • Prior experience in banking or financial services

  Required Skills:

Cards Payments Java