Data Platform Engineering Lead

Are you a seasoned data leader ready to drive transformation? Join ING’s Data Tribe as a Data Platform Engineering Lead, where you'll spearhead the delivery of cutting-edge data solutions for the NEO data platform.

We’re revolutionizing our data landscape—decommissioning our current data warehouse and building a modern, cloud-based data and analytics platform. This high-profile, strategic initiative is set to redefine ING’s data capabilities, and we need a Project Delivery Lead with expertise, vision, and leadership to make it happen.

What you’ll do …

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including data science, analytics, architecture, and security, to align platform capabilities with business needs.
• Build and lead a team of data engineers, modelers, testers, and business analysts, providing mentorship, guidance, and performance management.
• Lead the development and optimization of data pipelines, ETL processes, and data storage solutions using Azure services.
• Oversee the integration of diverse data sources, including structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data, into the data platform.
• Drive the adoption of big data technologies and cloud-native architectures to enhance data processing capabilities.
• Serve as the go-to expert on Azure data services, providing deep technical guidance and support to the team. Stay updated with the latest Azure features and industry trends, incorporating new advancements into the platform as appropriate.
• Lead efforts to troubleshoot, resolve, and prevent data platform issues, implementing proactive monitoring and alerting strategies.
• Communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, ensuring clarity and alignment on project goals.

What we’re looking for…

• Strong understanding of Azure data services, including Azure SQL Database, Azure Data Lake, Azure Synapse Analytics, and Azure Data Factory. Nice to have: Informatica, SAP BO, Tableau, SQL Server Database, Power BI.
• 10+ years of technical experience managing data platforms, with a strong emphasis on both on-premises and Azure environments. Proven experience in data architecture, data warehousing, data modelling and data integration.
• Expertise in SQL, database management, ETL tools and performance tuning.
• Experience working in a regulated industry (e.g., healthcare, finance).
• Knowledge of data governance and security best practices.
• Certifications in relevant cloud technologies, Azure certification preferred.
• Leadership skills, including the ability to inspire and motivate teams, foster collaboration, and drive results.

What’s in it for you?

• Drop everything and learn with over 16,000 professional and personal development courses to choose from.
• Discounted ING Health Insurance.
• An additional Rest Day to support your wellbeing.
• An IMPACT Day to volunteer on approved sustainability activity.

About Us

At ING, we want to make life simpler and more worthwhile – for everyone who banks with us, for the people who work with us, and the community at large, too. 

When you come to work at ING, you’re joining a team where individuality isn’t just accepted, it’s encouraged. We’ve built a culture that’s fun, friendly and supportive – it’s the kind of place where you can be yourself and make the most of whatever you have to offer. 

We give people the freedom to think differently, take ownership of their work, and make great things happen. We’re here to help you get ahead. And with our global network, there’s plenty of scope to take your career in new directions, perhaps even ones you’ve never considered. 

We are all about celebrating success and as a result we are proud to be a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality and a certified Family Inclusive workplace.  

Sound like the kind of place you’d feel at home. We’d love to hear from you. 

(One last thing, ING operates a direct talent sourcing model. So, no agency introductions, please.)