Do you want to shape how data and AI drive real business impact at scale? At ING Hubs Türkiye, we’re building world-class Data & AI capabilities that power smarter decisions, better customer experiences, and continuous innovation. We’re looking for a Chapter Lead who brings both technical depth and people leadership to help us grow strong engineering talent and deliver high-quality data-driven solutions.

Role Summary

As a Chapter Lead – Data & AI Engineering, you will lead a community of Data Engineers, ML Engineers, and AI specialists, ensuring technical excellence and strong engineering standards across the chapter. You will be responsible for building and safeguarding expertise in data platforms, machine learning systems, and AI solutions while enabling scalable, secure, and high-impact delivery aligned with our strategy.

In addition to your technical leadership, you will play a key role in developing people, strengthening engineering culture, and fostering an environment of continuous learning and innovation.

About the Team

You will be part of a multi-disciplinary engineering environment working closely with squads, tribes, and global stakeholders. The Data & AI Engineering chapter plays a critical role in enabling advanced analytics, machine learning, and innovative AI use cases across ING.

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 back you to develop into an even more awesome version of yourself.

You bring:

• Proven experience leading engineering teams in Data, Machine Learning, or AI domains
• Strong understanding of modern data platforms, ML systems, and AI technologies
• Hands-on experience with data pipelines, cloud environments, and scalable architectures
• Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and develop engineering talent
• Strategic thinking and the ability to align technical capabilities with business priorities
• Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills across teams and domains
• A passion for innovation, continuous improvement, and engineering excellence

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a chapter of Data & AI engineers, supporting their growth through coaching, mentoring, and performance management while fostering a strong engineering culture
• Define and drive engineering standards, best practices, and reusable patterns across data platforms, machine learning systems, and AI/GenAI solutions
• Ensure high-quality, scalable, and secure delivery of data pipelines, ML models, and AI applications in collaboration with architects, tech leads, and cross-functional teams
• Contribute hands-on to complex or high-impact initiatives when needed, while ensuring consistent and reliable delivery across squads
• Align chapter capacity and capabilities with organizational priorities, working closely with Product and Tribe Leads
• Build and strengthen Data & AI capabilities by driving roadmap initiatives, identifying skill gaps, and leading upskilling efforts
• Promote modern engineering practices and tools, while driving continuous improvement and innovation
• Collaborate with other Chapter Leads and global stakeholders to ensure alignment on standards, capabilities, and strategic initiatives

✨ Don’t meet 100% of the qualifications? Don’t let that hold you back. Apply anyway—your potential matters more than perfection.

What We Offer at ING Hubs Turkiye

At ING Hubs Turkiye, 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. Here’s what you can expect when you join our organization:

Be Yourself, Be an ING'er
Welcome Leave: Enjoy 14 days of welcome leave, even in your first year! Don’t postpone your dreams.
Career Opportunities: We provide self-driven career paths where you can navigate your professional journey.
Personal Growth: Engage in challenging work with endless opportunities to achieve your ambitions.
Dynamic Environment: Work in an informal, vibrant atmosphere with innovative colleagues supporting your endeavors.
Innovation Culture: Share your innovative ideas while exploring PACE methodology with us.
Global Exposure: Participate in global projects and expand your career opportunities.
Communication & Celebrations: Enjoy various communication activities and celebrations that promote a friendly work environment.
Health Care: Your health matters; we offer a comprehensive health insurance package for you and your loved ones, including spouse and children.
Private Pension Plan: Secure your future dreams with our private pension plan.
Meal Card: Enjoy monthly meal support to make your workdays smoother and more convenient.
Transportation Allowance: We support your daily commute with a monthly transportation allowance.
MultiSport Membership: Stay active with MultiSport benefits giving you access to sports & wellness facilities.
English Language Development Support: Improve your language skills through courses, coaching, or certification support.

How to apply

Click the application button on our career site and submit your application via Workday.

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.

About ING Hubs and ING Hubs TR

Following ING’s strategic ambition to deliver a superior experience to its customers worldwide, the hubs network contributes to fostering efficiency and digitalization across ING. Providing concentrated expertise along with scalable and sustainable solutions, the hubs focus on software development, data management, and operations.

ING Hubs Türkiye focuses on Retail Analytics and Tech capabilities, bringing together data experts, developers, and engineers in our Istanbul office to deliver impactful, global solutions.