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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.\nThis 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.\nThe decisions you make won't only influence a single platform-they will help shape technology solutions used across ING's global banking network.\nRole Summary\nAs a Solution Architect Chapter Lead, you will play a dual role combining Solution Architecture leadership with People Leadership responsibilities.\nYou will work closely with Product Owners, Domain Architects, Engineering Leads, and business stakeholders to translate business needs into scalable, secure, and maintainable technology solutions.\nAt 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.\nYou 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.\nWork Model\nAt ING Hubs Türkiye, flexibility is more than a benefit-it's part of how we work.\nOur 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.\nWe also provide additional flexibility throughout August with remote working opportunities, allowing colleagues to remain productive while staying connected with their teams.\nAs part of a globally distributed organization, you'll collaborate with colleagues across multiple ING locations and contribute to solutions used across the bank.\nAbout the Team\nYou will join an international technology organization where ownership, knowledge sharing, collaboration, and engineering excellence are at the heart of everything we do.\nOur 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.\nAbout You\nWe 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.\nMinimum Qualifications\n8+ years of experience in software engineering, solution design, or architecture roles\nProven experience leading technical teams in complex environments\nExperience working as a Solution Architect, Lead Engineer, Technical Lead, or similar role\nStrong stakeholder management experience across business and technology domains\nExcellent communication and presentation skills\nStrong analytical and problem-solving capabilities\nExperience working in Agile organizations\nBachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related discipline\nFluent English communication skills (C1 level or above)\nArchitecture, Leadership & Transformation\nYou'll play a critical role in defining and evolving technology solutions that support ING's long-term strategy.\nWe are looking for leaders who can:\nDefine end-to-end solution architectures across multiple systems and domains\nLead feasibility studies and solution assessments for new initiatives\nDrive modernization and cloud transformation programs\nDefine integration strategies, architectural standards, and design patterns\nPromote scalable, secure, and maintainable technology solutions\nSupport platform evolution and technology roadmap planning\nGuide teams through architectural decision-making processes\nBridge business goals and technology execution\nChapter Leadership Responsibilities\nBeyond architecture, you'll be responsible for growing and developing a chapter of engineers.\nYou will:\nManage and coach a chapter of approximately 8-12 engineers\nSupport capability development and career growth discussions\nConduct regular one-on-one meetings and performance evaluations\nDrive hiring, onboarding, and team expansion activities\nFoster engineering excellence and continuous learning culture\nCoach engineers on architecture, design patterns, and software craftsmanship\nSupport succession planning and talent development initiatives\nPromote collaboration and knowledge sharing across teams\nTechnology & Engineering Expertise\nHands-on technical understanding remains essential for this role.\nBackend Technologies\nJava and J2EE platforms\nSpring Framework and Spring Boot\nREST and SOAP Services\nJPA and Hibernate\nUnit and Integration Testing\nTest Driven Development (TDD)\nArchitecture & Integration\nMicroservices Architecture\nService-Oriented Architecture (SOA)\nDomain-Driven Design (DDD)\nEvent-Driven Architecture\nEnterprise Integration Patterns\nUML and Architecture Modelling\nAPI-First Design\nCloud & Platform Engineering\nAzure Cloud Services\nAzure DevOps\nCI/CD Pipelines\nContainer Platforms\nDocker\nKubernetes and/or OpenShift\nPlatform Modernization\nData & Development Tools\nGit\nOracle Database\nSQL and PL/SQL\nSource Control and Release Management\nSoftware Delivery Lifecycle Tooling\nMessaging & Distributed Systems\nExperience with technologies such as:\nKafka\nJMS\nActiveMQ\nIBM MQ\nEnterprise Messaging Platforms\nWhat Makes You Stand Out\nYou enjoy shaping technology direction while helping people grow\nYou are comfortable influencing decisions at multiple organizational levels\nYou regularly contribute to architectural strategy and technology roadmaps\nYou can balance business priorities with engineering excellence\nYou enjoy coaching, mentoring, and developing engineers\nYou have experience working within international and matrix organizations\nExperience in banking, financial services, or highly regulated industries is highly valuable\nExposure to cloud migration and modernization programs is a strong advantage\nRoles and Responsibilities\nShape solution architectures aligned with business and technology strategies\nLead architectural design for cross-functional, multi-system initiatives\nDefine integration patterns, architectural standards, and engineering best practices\nParticipate in strategic technology planning and roadmap discussions\nSupport Epics and User Stories from a solution architecture perspective\nCollaborate with architects, engineers, and business stakeholders throughout delivery\nDrive cloud adoption and modernization initiatives\nEnsure architectural governance and compliance with ING standards\nManage chapter members and support their professional development\nConduct performance reviews, coaching sessions, and career conversations\nSupport hiring, onboarding, and talent growth activities\nPartner with global ING teams to deliver scalable and future-ready solutions\nEqual Opportunity\nDon'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.\nWhat We Offer at ING Hubs Türkiye\nAt 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.\nBe Yourself, Be an ING'er\nWelcome Leave: Enjoy 14 days of welcome leave, even in your first year\nSelf-driven career opportunities\nChallenging projects and continuous learning opportunities\nFlexible hybrid working model\nRemote working opportunities throughout August\nTraining budget and Udemy partnership\nGlobal mobility and international career opportunities\nComprehensive health insurance for you and your family\nPrivate Pension Plan\nMeal Card\nTransportation Allowance\nMultiSport Membership\nEnglish Language Development Support\nInnovation culture powered by PACE methodology\nRegular communication activities and celebrations\nAbout ING\nWith 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.\nDo 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?\nThen there is no better place to invest your talents than at ING. Join us. 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