Executive Recruitment Firm Monroe Consulting Group Philippines is recruiting on behalf of a financial technology company in the Philippines, operating as an Electronic Money Issuer licensed by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas. They provide financial services through their e-wallet and develop payment solutions for businesses nationwide.
Job Summary
Our client is looking for a Senior Backend Java Developer. The position is based in Ortigas Center, Pasig City, Philippines, with an onsite work arrangement.
Responsibilities:
- Design, develop and maintain secure Java backend systems compliant with financial industry regulations and secure coding practices (e.g. OWASP)
- Create and enhance core application, leveraging experience in container applications and end-to-end programming - from requirements gathering to automated deployment
- Analyze data flows, system architectures, and processes to troubleshoot issues and identify opportunities for optimization and improvement
- Develop and maintain integrations with third-party financial APIs, ensuring robust and scalable connectivity
- Implement and manage connections with payment gateways, financial institutions, and other key partners
- Resolve defects effectively and demonstrate a deep understanding of backend engineering responsibilities
- Collaborate with stakeholders to analyze business needs, providing tailored solutions that drive value
- Exhibit strong analytical and problem-solving skills, particularly in financial systems and applications
- Partner close with cross-functions teams - including Finance, Business Development, Customer Care - to translate business requirements into technical deliverables
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
- 5+ years of backend development experience, with focus on fintech or related domains
- Expertise in Java, Spring Framework, advanced proficiency in Spring Boot (a must) and related technologies
- Hands-on experience with Gradle, AWS Lambda, Amazon EC2, Amazon S3, Git, MySQL, Hibernate
- Proficiency in deploying applications using GIT, Code pipeline, and CI/CD tools
- Deep familiarity with financial APIs, payment gateways, and third-party integrations
- Comprehensive understanding of financial systems, including payments, transactions, and compliance frameworks (e.g. PCI DSS)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
