About this role
Metro Manila, Philippines
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
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Design, develop, and deploy backend services with a focus on scalability, high availability, and low latency
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Deliver features end-to-end: design, build, test, deploy, monitor, and continuously improve
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Analyze requirements, propose technical solutions, and collaborate in an Agile/Scrum DevOps environment
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Work with modern architectures including microservices, serverless, and event-driven systems
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Take full ownership of the features and services you build
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What We're Looking For
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3+ years of software development experience using Java
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Strong database and schema design skills for large-scale systems
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Pragmatic mindset with strong problem-solving skills and a willingness to learn
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Adaptability and comfort working in a fast-changing environment
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Effective written and verbal communication skills in English
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Strong team player with experience working in Agile teams
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Prior experience in banking or financial services
Required Skills
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Cards
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Payments
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Java