The Solution Designer / IT Integrator is responsible for translating business objectives, functional requirements and non-functional requirements into scalable, secure and maintainable end-to-end technical solutions.
The role acts as the bridge between Business, Architecture and Engineering, ensuring technical coherence across systems, applications, integrations and data flows while supporting successful delivery outcomes.
The Solution Designer / IT Integrator drives solution feasibility, end-to-end design, technical alignment and implementation governance throughout the initiative lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
Business & Solution Analysis
- Analyse business requirements, Epics and User Stories.
- Support shaping and feasibility activities.
- Perform impact assessments across applications, services and business processes.
- Ensure traceability between requirements and technical implementation.
Solution Design
- Design end-to-end technical solutions aligned with enterprise architecture principles.
- Define integration patterns, APIs, events, data flows and system interactions.
- Produce solution documentation and technical specifications.
- Ensure compliance with security, resilience and operational requirements.
Delivery Support
- Support backlog refinement and User Story decomposition.
- Collaborate with development teams during implementation.
- Drive technical decision-making and design reviews.
- Support testing, deployment and production readiness activities.
Stakeholder Management
- Collaborate with Product Owners, Architects, Engineers and Business stakeholders.
- Manage technical dependencies across squads and domains.
- Facilitate workshops and solution alignment sessions.
- Communicate risks, assumptions and constraints.
Quality & Governance
- Promote engineering excellence and best practices.
- Ensure alignment with architecture, security and compliance standards.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
- Support operational stability and problem resolution activities.
Core Competencies
Technical Competencies
- Solution Design
- Enterprise Integration
- API Design
- Event-Driven Architecture
- Microservices Architecture
- Data Modelling
- Cloud & Platform Architecture
- Security by Design
- DevSecOps
- Observability & Monitoring
- Systems Integration
- Agile Delivery
- Technical Documentation
Leadership Competencies
- Stakeholder Management
- Facilitation
- Influencing Skills
- Decision Making
- Strategic Thinking
- Coaching & Mentoring
- Change Leadership
Education & General Requirements
- Degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent experience.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- At least 6 years of experience in the role
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
- Strong customer-centric mindset.
- Fluent English (written and spoken).
Preferred Technologies
- Java
- Spring Boot
- REST APIs
- OpenAPI / Swagger
- Kafka
- Event Streaming Platforms
- Oracle / SQL
- Azure DevOps
- Git
- CI/CD Pipelines
- Grafana
- Dynatrace
- Splunk
- Kubernetes
- Cloud Platforms
Contract offer:
- Working conditions : Permanent employment contract
- Working hours: Full time (37 hours per week)
- Applicable Collective Labour Agreement: National Collective Labour Agreement for employees in the credit sector (NCLA)
- Location : Milan (hybrid)
- Starting annual base salary: 50.000€
- Variable remuneration : in line with the applicable remuneration policies (with a target based on the role, outcomes linked to the Group, Business line/function and individual performance)
- Our compensation approach is built on objective, gender-neutral criteria aligned with the role's core requirements. That said, we believe talent goes beyond any framework: your total reward package will be tailored to reflect your unique experience, skills, and potential, ensuring we fully recognize the value you bring.
The benefits of joining ING
- Flexible Smart Working
- Competitive base salaries and performance-based bonuses
- Meal vouchers and corporate restaurant and bar
- Health insurance and Accident insurance
- Pension fund and welfare plan
- Diverse cultures & Innovative mindsets
- International Environnent and Talent Program
- Commitment to sustainability
- Lots of training development opportunities to help you grow
- Lots of moments dedicated to physical and mental well-being
- A special day off when it is your birthday: we call it #doyourbirthday!
- And of course, we can’t forget free water & coffee at the office!
About ING
ING offers many opportunities to build a diverse and rewarding career. You will be joining an international innovative digital bank, the first in Italy to adopt a fully flexible smart working model, and you will be working in a stimulating environment where you can grow both as an individual and as a professional. Our purpose - empowering people to stay a step ahead in life and i