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About this Chapter Lead Solution Architect role at ING

ING · Onsite · Istanbul (VADI ISTANBUL PARK)

Design the future architecture of one of Europe's most innovative banking networks while empowering engineers to do their best work.

At ING Hubs Türkiye, we're looking for a Solution Architect Chapter Lead who combines strong architectural thinking with leadership capabilities. Someone who enjoys shaping technology strategy, designing scalable solutions, mentoring engineers, and building high-performing teams that deliver meaningful impact across ING's international ecosystem.

This is more than an architecture role. You'll define solution directions, guide engineering teams through complex transformation initiatives, contribute to cloud and modernization programs, and help grow a chapter of talented engineers through coaching, mentoring, and capability development.

The decisions you make won't only influence a single platform—they will help shape technology solutions used across ING's global banking network.

Role Summary

As a Solution Architect Chapter Lead, you will play a dual role combining Solution Architecture leadership with People Leadership responsibilities.

You will work closely with Product Owners, Domain Architects, Engineering Leads, and business stakeholders to translate business needs into scalable, secure, and maintainable technology solutions.

At the same time, you will lead a chapter of engineers, helping them grow professionally, strengthen engineering capabilities, and foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and technical excellence.

You will contribute to large-scale transformation initiatives, integration architectures, API ecosystems, cloud adoption programs, and modernization efforts while ensuring teams remain aligned with ING's architectural principles and engineering standards.

Work Model

At ING Hubs Türkiye, flexibility is more than a benefit—it's part of how we work.

Our hybrid way of working is designed to balance collaboration, innovation, and personal flexibility. Team members typically come together at our Vadistanbul office for two days per week during three weeks of the month, while one week each month is fully remote.

We also provide additional flexibility throughout August with remote working opportunities, allowing colleagues to remain productive while staying connected with their teams.

As part of a globally distributed organization, you'll collaborate with colleagues across multiple ING locations and contribute to solutions used across the bank.

About the Team

You will join an international technology organization where ownership, knowledge sharing, collaboration, and engineering excellence are at the heart of everything we do.

Our teams design and deliver critical technology platforms that support ING's digital transformation journey. We believe scalable architectures, strong engineering practices, automation, and continuous learning are essential for delivering reliable solutions at scale.

About You

We hire smart people like you for your potential. Our biggest expectation is that you'll stay curious. Keep learning. Take on responsibility. In return, we'll support your growth into an even more awesome version of yourself.

Minimum Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience in software engineering, solution design, or architecture roles
  • Proven experience leading technical teams in complex environments
  • Experience working as a Solution Architect, Lead Engineer, Technical Lead, or similar role
  • Strong stakeholder management experience across business and technology domains
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
  • Experience working in Agile organizations
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related discipline
  • Fluent English communication skills (C1 level or above)

Architecture, Leadership & Transformation

You'll play a critical role in defining and evolving technology solutions that support ING's long-term strategy.

We are looking for leaders who can:

  • Define end-to-end solution architectures across multiple systems and domains
  • Lead feasibility studies and solution assessments for new initiatives
  • Drive modernization and cloud transformation programs
  • Define integration strategies, architectural standards, and design patterns
  • Promote scalable, secure, and maintainable technology solutions
  • Support platform evolution and technology roadmap planning
  • Guide teams through architectural decision-making processes
  • Bridge business goals and technology execution

Chapter Leadership Responsibilities

Beyond architecture, you'll be responsible for growing and developing a chapter of engineers.

You will:

  • Manage and coach a chapter of approximately 8–12 engineers
  • Support capability development and career growth discussions
  • Conduct regular one-on-one meetings and performance evaluations
  • Drive hiring, onboarding, and team expansion activities
  • Foster engineering excellence and continuous learning culture
  • Coach engineers on architecture, design patterns, and software craftsmanship
  • Support succession planning and talent development initiatives
  • Promote collaboration and knowledge sharing across teams

Technology & Engineering Expertise

Hands-on technical understanding remains essential for this role.

Backend Technologies

  • Java and J2EE platforms
  • Spring Framework and Spring Boot
  • REST and SOAP Services
  • JPA and Hibernate
  • Unit and Integration Testing
  • Test Driven Development (TDD)

Architecture & Integration

  • Microservices Architecture
  • Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA)
  • Domain-Driven Design (DDD)
  • Event-Driven Architecture
  • Enterprise Integration Patterns
  • UML and Architecture Modelling
  • API-First Design

Cloud & Platform Engineering

  • Azure Cloud Services
  • Azure DevOps
  • CI/CD Pipelines
  • Container Platforms
  • Docker
  • Kubernetes and/or OpenShift
  • Platform Modernization

Data & Development Tools

  • Git
  • Oracle Database
  • SQL and PL/SQL
  • Source Control and Release Management
  • Software Delivery Lifecycle Tooling

Messaging & Distributed Systems

Experience with technologies such as:

  • Kafka
  • JMS
  • ActiveMQ
  • IBM MQ
  • Enterprise Messaging Platforms

What Makes You Stand Out

  • You enjoy shaping technology direction while helping people grow
  • You are comfortable influencing decisions at multiple organizational levels
  • You regularly contribute to architectural strategy and technology roadmaps
  • You can balance business priorities with engineering excellence
  • You enjoy coaching, mentoring, and developing engineers
  • You have experience working within international and matrix organizations
  • Experience in banking, financial services, or highly regulated industries is highly valuable
  • Exposure to cloud migration and modernization programs is a strong advantage

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Shape solution architectures aligned with business and technology strategies
  • Lead architectural design for cross-functional, multi-system initiatives
  • Define integration patterns, architectural standards, and engineering best practices
  • Participate in strategic technology planning and roadmap discussions
  • Support Epics and User Stories from a solution architecture perspective
  • Collaborate with architects, engineers, and business stakeholders throughout delivery
  • Drive cloud adoption and modernization initiatives
  • Ensure architectural governance and compliance with ING standards
  • Manage chapter members and support their professional development
  • Conduct performance reviews, coaching sessions, and career conversations
  • Support hiring, onboarding, and talent growth activities
  • Partner with global ING teams to deliver scalable and future-ready solutions

Equal Opportunity

Don't meet every single requirement? Don't let that hold you back. Studies show many talented professionals hesitate to apply unless they meet every qualification. If you're excited about this role and believe you can make an impact, we'd love to hear from you.

What We Offer at ING Hubs Türkiye

At ING Hubs Türkiye, we believe that your work should be fulfilling in every way. We pay attention to even the smallest details to ensure that your experience is rewarding.

Be Yourself, Be an ING'er

  • Welcome Leave: Enjoy 14 days of welcome leave, even in your first year
  • Self-driven career opportunities
  • Challenging projects and continuous learning opportunities
  • Flexible hybrid working model
  • Remote working opportunities throughout August
  • Training budget and Udemy partnership
  • Global mobility and international career opportunities
  • Comprehensive health insurance for you and your family
  • Private Pension Plan
  • Meal Card
  • Transportation Allowance
  • MultiSport Membership
  • English Language Development Support
  • Innovation culture powered by PACE methodology
  • Regular communication activities and celebrations

About ING

With 65,000 employees and operations in approximately 40 countries, there is no shortage of opportunities for people with initiative who want to help people take a step ahead in life and in business.

Do you want to work at the cutting edge of what's possible and at the same time ensure you work with integrity and hold the customer's interests at heart? Do you want to be surrounded by progressive, inspiring, diverse and supportive colleagues?

Then there is no better place to invest your talents than at ING. Join us. Apply today.

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About ING

We’re a global bank with a strong European base, and our more than 60,000 colleagues serve around 38 million customers and corporate clients in over 40 countries. Joining ING means working with friendly and collaborative people towards making a positive impact on people and planet. We believe in empowering the people around us and our customers to stay a step ahead. Working here means having the autonomy to drive progress, helping to create superior customer value and contributing to our ambition of putting sustainability at the heart of everything we do.

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