IT Area Lead for Data Collection

Join us in building strategic data and reporting capabilities that power Finance & Risk. We foster a strong engineering culture, value craftsmanship, and believe in limitless growth. If you're passionate about data, leadership, and impact—read on.

The team

We’re looking for an experienced IT Area Lead to head our Data Collection domain—an area central to ING’s integrated data architecture. You’ll be responsible for delivering scalable, cloud-native data collection and integration solutions that support ING’s Finance & Risk functions. You’ll combine strong leadership with deep technical expertise in data-intensive systems, and act as a strategic partner to architects and senior stakeholders.

You’ll report to the IT Lead of Data & Reporting Foundation and collaborate closely with Enterprise Architects, ING Hubs, and global partners.

Roles and responsibilities

We are looking for in an IT Area for the following:

• Define and execute IT strategy aligned with ING’s data vision.

• Design and build the data collection function of the Finance and Risk Integrated Data Architecture with exceptional speed and performance

• Lead and grow IT Chapters focused on data collection, integration, and transformation.

• Ensure engineering excellence in:

  • Agile, customer-centric software development

  • Cloud-native data platforms

  • Data modeling, ETL, lineage, and quality

• Drive predictable delivery and operational reliability.

• Build high-performing teams and attract top engineering talent.

• Own the IT custodianship of applications, keeping risk within appetite and ensuring operational excellence.

• Collaborate globally with ING Hubs and strategic partners (SSI India).

• Ensure predictable, high-quality delivery of software solutions by your squads.

• Manage budgets across software, services, and staffing.

How to succeed
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.

• Bachelor’s in Computer Science or related field.

• 5+ years in IT leadership, ideally in data-intensive environments.

• Strong understanding of cloud architecture and public cloud services.

• Experience with data platforms, data modeling, and integration tooling.

• Proven ability to attract, develop, and retain top engineering talent.

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

• A passion for technology and continuous learning.

• Experience in financial services or banking is a plus.

Rewards and benefits
We want to make sure that it’s possible for you to strike the right balance between your career and your private life. Find out more about our employment conditions.

The benefits of working with us at ING include:

• 25-28 vacation days depending on contract

• Pension scheme

• 13th month salary

• 8% Holiday payment

• Hybrid working

• Personal growth and challenging work with endless possibilities

• An informal working environment with innovative colleagues

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