Kotlin Developer (Core)

Salmon is a next-generation fintech company with a clear mission: to reshape the banking landscape in the Philippines and demonstrate that people deserve better financial services.

Founded by visionary leaders Pavel Fedorov, George Chesakov, and Raffy Montemayor, Salmon is more than just a fast-growing technology company – we’re a bank with over 60 years of heritage. In 2024, we proudly transformed the Rural Bank of Sta. Rosa (Laguna), Inc. into Salmon Bank (Rural Bank) Inc.

With over 1 million Filipinos already trusting Salmon, we are continuously expanding our offerings and aiming to become a true financial super app for millions more.

• Exponential Growth: In 2025, we more than doubled our deposits, loans, and net income.
• Loved by Users: Our app is rated 4.8★, with 92% of users recommending us to friends and family.
• Top-Tier Team: Work alongside experts from fintech, banking, startups, and global companies.
• Innovation: We are at the intersection of finance and technology, shaping the future with bold ideas every day.

We are looking for a skilled developer to join our Core Banking Development Team. In this role, you will play a critical part in developing reliable, scalable microservices that form the backbone of our core banking products.

• Collaborate with a team to develop and enhance platform solutions for banking products.
• Build scalable microservices in the JVM environment using Spring Boot.
• Implement event-driven architecture with a focus on Domain-Driven Design (DDD) and eventual consistency.
• Build and maintain reliable, scalable APIs and services.
• Contribute to internal SDKs and frameworks to streamline service usage.
• Integrate with other platforms and services in a scalable manner.
• Assist in the development and scaling of banking and partner platforms.

• 3+ years of software development experience within the JVM environment. Java is a must (Good knowledge of Kotlin is a plus).
• Experience using Spring Boot in a microservices environment.
• Proven experience working in an agile setup, with continuous deployment and delivery practices.
• Expertise in event-driven architectures, domain-driven design, and ensuring eventual consistency.
• A collaborative mindset and a passion for knowledge sharing within the team.
• Experience with containerization and container orchestration (preferably with Docker and Kubernetes) in a cloud environment (AWS preferred).

• Experience building publicly available APIs and services.
• Experience developing SDKs and frameworks to streamline internal service usage.
• Experience integrating with other platforms and services at scale.
• Knowledge of building and scaling banking platforms and partner ecosystems.
• Familiarity with building BPM solutions using Camunda (a strong advantage).

• We create modern banking services for millions of Filipinos.
• We implement cutting-edge solutions, leveraging world-class practices and AI technologies.
• As a licensed neobank, we aim to become a unicorn and the leading fintech in Southeast Asia.
• We’ve successfully raised over $60MM from ADQ (Abu Dhabi’s sovereign wealth fund), World Bank Group, and other investors, even in challenging market conditions.
• We offer an environment where you can launch new products in 3-4 months and expand into new markets globally.

• Work with a passionate international team.
• Rapid professional growth – We reward merit and provide opportunities for international expansion.
• Performance-based rewards and recognition for your contribution to Salmon’s long-term success.
• Relocation support for eligible candidates.
• New office in Manila, Philippines.
• Remote and hybrid work options.
• Medical insurance and health & wellness benefits.
• A vibrant events program, with both online and in-person activities.

Ready to Make an Impact? If you’re excited about the opportunity to shape the future of banking, apply today and join us in building innovative solutions that will change the landscape of finance.