Chapter Lead Solution Architect
ING Hubs B.V. Turkiye
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ING Hubs Türkiye is seeking a Solution Architect Chapter Lead who blends architectural leadership with people leadership. You will translate business needs into scalable, secure, and maintainable technology solutions while guiding a chapter of engineers to grow and deliver high‑performing results.
You will lead end‑to‑end solution architecture, drive modernization and cloud transformation, and collaborate with global ING teams to ensure governance and roadmaps align with business goals.
Qualifications
- 8+ years of experience in software engineering, solution design, or architecture roles.
- Proven experience leading technical teams in complex environments.
- Experience as a Solution Architect, Lead Engineer, Technical Lead, or similar role.
- Strong stakeholder management across business and technology domains.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Fluent English communication (C1 level or above).
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or related discipline.
Responsibilities
- Define end-to-end solution architectures across multiple systems and domains.
- Lead feasibility studies and solution assessments for new initiatives.
- Drive modernization and cloud transformation programs.
- Define integration strategies, architectural standards, and design patterns.
- Promote scalable, secure, and maintainable technology solutions.
- Support platform evolution and technology roadmap planning.
- Guide teams through architectural decision-making processes.
- Bridge business goals and technology execution.
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Design the future architecture of one of Europe's most innovative banking networks while empowering engineers to do their best work.
At ING Hubs Türkiye, we are looking for a Solution Architect Chapter Lead who combines strong architectural thinking with leadership capabilities.
You will play a dual role combining Solution Architecture leadership with People Leadership responsibilities. You will translate business needs into scalable, secure, and maintainable technology solutions while leading a chapter of engineers to grow professionally and deliver high‑performing results.
Hybrid working: two days per week in Vadistanbul office during three weeks of the month, one fully remote week each month, with additional remote flexibility in August.
Join an international technology organization focused on ownership, knowledge sharing, collaboration and engineering excellence. You will help design and deliver critical technology platforms that support ING’s digital transformation journey.
We value curiosity, learning, responsibility and growth. Your biggest expectation is to stay curious, keep learning, take responsibility, and grow into an even more awesome version of yourself.
- 8+ years of experience in software engineering, solution design, or architecture roles
- Proven experience leading technical teams in complex environments
- Experience as a Solution Architect, Lead Engineer, Technical Lead, or similar role
- Strong stakeholder management experience across business and technology domains
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related discipline
- Fluent English communication skills (C1 level or above)
- Define end‑to‑end solution architectures across multiple systems and domains
- Lead feasibility studies and solution assessments for new initiatives
- Drive modernization and cloud transformation programs
- Define integration strategies, architectural standards, and design patterns
- Promote scalable, secure, and maintainable technology solutions
- Support platform evolution and technology roadmap planning
- Guide teams through architectural decision‑making processes
- Bridge business goals and technology execution
- Manage and coach a chapter of approximately 8–12 engineers
- Support capability development and career growth discussions
- Conduct regular one‑on‑one meetings and performance evaluations
- Drive hiring, onboarding, and team expansion activities
- Foster engineering excellence and continuous learning culture
- Coach engineers on architecture, design patterns, and software craftsmanship
- Support succession planning and talent development initiatives
- Promote collaboration and knowledge sharing across teams
- Java, J2EE, Spring Framework, Spring Boot, REST, SOAP, JPA, Hibernate, TDD, unit and integration testing
- Microservices, SOA, DDD, Event‑Driven Architecture, Enterprise Integration Patterns, UML, architecture modelling, API‑First Design
- Azure Cloud Services, Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, container platforms (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift)
- Git, Oracle Database, SQL, PL/SQL, source control and release management, software delivery lifecycle tooling
- Messaging and distributed systems: Kafka, JMS, ActiveMQ, IBM MQ, enterprise messaging platforms
- Enjoy shaping technology direction while helping people grow
- Comfortable influencing decisions at multiple organizational levels
- Regularly contribute to architectural strategy and technology roadmaps
- Balance business priorities with engineering excellence
- Experience working within international and matrix organizations
- Experience in banking, financial services or highly regulated industries is highly valuable
- Exposure to cloud migration and modernization programs is a strong advantage
- Shape solution architectures aligned with business and technology strategies
- Lead architectural design for cross‑functional, multi‑system initiatives
- Define integration patterns, architectural standards, and engineering best practices
- Participate in strategic technology planning and roadmap discussions
- Support Epics and User Stories from a solution architecture perspective
- Collaborate with architects, engineers, and business stakeholders throughout delivery
- Drive cloud adoption and modernization initiatives
- Ensure architectural governance and compliance with ING standards
- Manage chapter members and support their professional development
- Conduct performance reviews, coaching sessions, and career conversations
- Support hiring, onboarding, and talent growth activities
- Partner with global ING teams to deliver scalable and future‑ready solutions
We encourage all qualified individuals to apply, regardless of experience level. Your enthusiasm and potential are what matter most.
- 14 days of welcome leave
- Self‑driven career opportunities and challenging projects
- Flexible hybrid working model and remote opportunities in August
- Training budget and partnership with Udemy for skill development
- Global mobility and international career opportunities
- Comprehensive health insurance for you and your family
- Private pension plan
- Meal card and transportation allowance
- MultiSport membership
- English language development support
- Innovation culture powered by PACE methodology and regular communication activities
With 65,000 employees across approximately 40 countries, ING offers a dynamic environment for people with initiative to help customers and businesses thrive. We promote integrity, customer focus, and sustainability. Join a community of innovators, problem‑solvers, and forward‑thinkers dedicated to real impact.
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