Java/Kotlin Engineer for Core Banking Platform

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Java Engineer ready to transition to Kotlin to design, build and scale the core banking and partner platforms that power our fintech products. You will work on high‑load, mission‑critical systems serving millions of users across the Philippines.

Key responsibilities

• Design and evolve banking APIs for mobile apps and internal/external services.
• Develop scalable backend solutions using Kotlin, Ktor, jOOQ, coroutines and Arrow.
• Build and maintain public APIs, internal SDKs and shared platform components.
• Implement high‑performance integrations with partners and third‑party systems.
• Contribute to architecture, scalability and reliability of core banking and partner platforms.

Required profile

• 5+ years of experience in the JVM ecosystem.
• Strong expertise in Java or Kotlin with deep understanding of concurrency and asynchronous programming.
• Experience with clean architecture, domain‑driven design and event‑driven approaches.
• Solid knowledge of distributed systems and their trade‑offs.
• Hands‑on experience with Docker and Kubernetes, preferably on AWS.
• Proactive ownership, continuous learning and knowledge sharing.

Required skills

• Java
• Kotlin
• Ktor
• jOOQ
• Coroutines
• Arrow
• Docker
• Kubernetes
• AWS
• DDD
• Event‑driven architecture
• Distributed systems

What we offer

• Opportunity to shape modern banking services used by millions.
• Work with cutting‑edge technologies and AI‑driven solutions.
• Be part of a fast‑growing licensed neobank aiming for unicorn status.