Lending Chapter Lead Engineer II

ING Hubs B.V. Philippine Branch; Makati; On-site; PHP 2,400,000 - 3,600,000; Full time

Job summary

ING Philippines is seeking a Chapter Lead Engineer to guide a team of backend engineers in delivering secure, scalable digital banking solutions. You will influence architecture, champion DevOps, and mentor engineers while staying hands-on when needed.

The role focuses on building high-performing teams, partnering with Product Owners and global stakeholders, and driving continuous improvement in an agile environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of people leadership within software engineering teams.
• Strong backend experience with Java (11+) and Kotlin.
• Deep knowledge of Spring Framework/Spring Boot and REST APIs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of software engineers (5–10).
• Drive performance, career growth, and talent development.
• Support hiring and build a strong engineering pipeline.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions.
• Provide technical guidance and influence architecture decisions.
• Champion DevOps, automation, and Agile practices.
• Balance leadership with hands-on coding when needed.

Skills

People leadership

Java

Kotlin

Spring

REST APIs

Azure

CI/CD

Microservices

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Azure DevOps

Job description

Chapter Lead Engineer

Lead the Engineers Shaping the Future of Digital Banking

Are you a technology leader who is passionate about building high-performing engineering teams while staying close to the technology? Do you enjoy solving complex challenges, mentoring talent, and delivering solutions that impact millions of customers? At ING, we're looking for an experienced Chapter Lead Engineer to lead a team of talented backend engineers responsible for delivering secure, scalable, and resilient digital banking solutions. This role offers a unique opportunity to combine people leadership, technical expertise, and strategic influence in a modern engineering environment.

About the Role

As a Chapter Lead Engineer, you will lead and develop a team of 5 to 10 engineers while remaining actively involved in software delivery and technical decision-making. You will partner closely with Product Owners, Architects, Engineering Leads, and global stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions, strengthen engineering capabilities, and foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

What You'll Do

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of software engineers.
• Drive performance, career growth, and talent development within the chapter.
• Support hiring and build a strong engineering talent pipeline.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver business-critical technology solutions.
• Provide technical guidance and contribute to architecture and design decisions.
• Champion engineering excellence, DevOps practices, and automation.
• Promote Agile ways of working and continuous improvement.
• Balance people leadership responsibilities with hands-on technical involvement.

What We're Looking For

Leadership & Delivery

• At least 5 years of people leadership experience within software engineering teams.
• Strong coaching, mentoring, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven track record of leading enterprise-scale technology delivery.
• Experience working in Agile environments.
• Excellent communication and decision-making capabilities.

Leadership & Technical Expertise Required

• Strong backend development experience using Java (Java 11+).
• Experience building applications with Kotlin.
• Deep knowledge of Spring Framework and Spring Boot.
• Expertise in developing RESTful APIs and microservices architectures.
• Experience working with Microsoft Azure and cloud-native environments.
• Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and automation.
• Experience with Git, automated testing frameworks, and secure software development principles.
• Bachelor's degree in any field.
• Preferred Banking or financial services experience.
• Experience with SQL databases, JPA, and Hibernate.
• Exposure to containerization and orchestration technologies.
• Familiarity with Azure DevOps, Maven, and related engineering tools.
• Knowledge of reliability engineering and operational excellence practices.

Why Join ING?

At ING, you'll have the opportunity to work on technology that powers everyday banking experiences for millions of customers around the world.

What You Can Expect

• Lead a highly skilled and collaborative team of engineers.
• Work on large-scale, mission-critical platforms.
• Contribute to cloud transformation and modernization initiatives.
• Influence engineering standards, architecture, and best practices.
• Collaborate with global teams across multiple regions.
• Access continuous learning, leadership development, and career growth opportunities.

Our Engineering Culture

We believe great engineering starts with empowered people.

• Modern software engineering practices
• Cloud-native technologies
• Continuous learning and experimentation
• Collaboration across global teams
• High ownership and accountability
• Customer-centric innovation

Ready to Make an Impact?

At ING, we're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

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.

We believe in empowering the people around us and our customers to stay a step ahead. Working here means having the autonomy to drive progress, helping to create superior customer value and contributing to our ambition of putting sustainability at the heart of everything we do. Here, we’re more than just a workplace – we’re a community of innovators, problem-solvers, and forward‑thinkers, dedicated to making a real impact. Whether you’re just starting your career or seeking the next big challenge, we have opportunities that will inspire and push you to grow. Your future at ING starts with one application.