Senior Data Architect

ING Türkiye; Fatih; Hybrid; TRY 400,000 - 760,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid working models

Welcome leave 14 days

Health insurance

Private pension plans

On-site amenities

Job summary

ING Türkiye is seeking a Senior Data Architect to design and model a data warehouse from scratch, with hands-on experience in building new data warehouse solutions in the banking sector.

The role combines strong data modeling with architectural leadership to deliver scalable, future-proof data architectures aligned with analytics and regulatory needs.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in data architecture, data modeling, or senior data engineering roles.
• Proven hands-on experience in design­ing a data warehouse from scratch (greenfield architecture).
• Strong background in banking sector data architectures, with experience in regulatory and analytical data platforms.
• Deep expertise in data modeling techniques (dimensional modeling, 3NF, Data Vault, or modern hybrid approaches).
• Solid understanding of modern data warehouse and analytics architectures (DWH, data lake, lakehouse concepts).
• Experience working with enterprise DWH technologies (Oracle, SQL-based platforms, or equivalent).
• Ability to think strategically while remaining hands-on where needed.
• Advanced / fluent English, capable of leading architectural discussions and documentation in English.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex architectural concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proven experience working in cross-functional, multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and own the end-to-end data warehouse architecture, starting from greenfield/zero-state designs.
• Lead conceptual, logical, and physical data modeling aligned with modern data warehousing principles.
• Define scalable and extensible data models to support analytics, reporting, regulatory, and advanced data use cases.
• Establish data architecture standards, modeling conventions, and best practices across the data platform.
• Translate business, regulatory, and analytical requirements into enterprise-grade data architectures.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, data engineers, analysts, and platform teams to ensure architectural alignment.
• Ensure data architecture supports performance, scalability, data quality, lineage, and auditability.
• Act as a design authority for data modeling and architecture decisions across projects.
• Contribute to the modernization roadmap and architectural transformation initiatives.

Skills

Data architecture

Data modeling

Data warehouse design

Banking domain knowledge

SQL/Oracle experience

English communication

Tools

Oracle

SQL-based platforms

Job description

Data is a core strategic asset at ING Türkiye, and a well-designed data architecture is fundamental to analytics, risk management, regulatory compliance, and digital transformation.

We are looking for a Senior Data Architect with a modern data mindset who can design and model a data warehouse from scratch, and who has hands‑on experience building new data warehouse solutions within the banking sector.

This role is ideal for professionals who combine strong conceptual data modeling skills with deep technical knowledge, banking domain experience, and the ability to define scalable, future‑proof data architectures aligned with modern analytics and platform strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and own the end‑to‑end data warehouse architecture, starting from greenfield / zero‑state designs
• Lead conceptual, logical, and physical data modeling aligned with modern data warehousing principles
• Define scalable and extensible data models to support analytics, reporting, regulatory, and advanced data use cases
• Establish data architecture standards, modeling conventions, and best practices across the data platform
• Translate business, regulatory, and analytical requirements into enterprise‑grade data architectures
• Collaborate closely with business stakeholders, data engineers, analysts, and platform teams to ensure architectural alignment
• Ensure data architecture supports key non‑functional requirements such as performance, scalability, data quality, lineage, and auditability
• Act as a design authority for data modeling and architecture decisions across projects
• Contribute to the modernization roadmap, including data platform evolution and architectural transformation initiatives

Qualifications

Must Have – Technical & Domain Expertise

• 8+ years of experience in data architecture, data modeling, or senior data engineering roles
• Proven hands‑on experience in designing a data warehouse from scratch (greenfield architecture)
• Strong background in banking sector data architectures, with experience in regulatory and analytical data platforms
• Deep expertise in data modeling techniques (dimensional modeling, 3NF, Data Vault, or modern hybrid approaches)
• Solid understanding of modern data warehouse and analytics architectures (DWH, data lake, lakehouse concepts)
• Experience working with enterprise DWH technologies (Oracle, SQL‑based platforms, or equivalent)
• Ability to think strategically while remaining hands‑on where needed
• Advanced / fluent English, capable of leading architectural discussions and documentation in English
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex architectural concepts to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders
• Proven experience working in cross‑functional, multi‑disciplinary teams

What We Offer

At ING, we believe your work should inspire and fulfill you. That’s why we prioritize every detail to ensure you have an exceptional experience:

You First Become Your True Self, Then an INGer

• Flexible and hybrid working models, including remote options every third week of the month and during summer.
• 14 days of welcome leave in your first year—don’t wait to pursue your dreams!

Continuous Growth and Development

• Access to global and local learning opportunities through ING Academy, LearnUp, and certification programs with leading universities.
• Opportunities to contribute to innovative projects both locally and globally while advancing personally and professionally.
• Flexible career experiences await you through Short‑Term Assignments (STA), Long‑Term Assignments (LTA), Mini Career opportunities, Double Major (Çifte Kariyer), Turuncu Misafir, and Global STA/LTA programs, designed to enhance your skills and broaden your experience across different teams, departments, and international locations.
• When you step into a managerial role at ING, our exclusive RISE Leadership Program empowers you to lead with confidence. Centered around technology and people, RISE equips ING leaders with advanced skills and a strategic mindset to navigate and thrive in a dynamic environment.

A Dynamic and Supportive Work Environment

• An informal and collaborative culture where your ideas and innovations are valued.
• Social clubs, celebrations, and events to help you balance work and fun.

We Care About You

• Comprehensive health insurance for you and your loved ones.
• Private pension plans to help you achieve your future goals.
• On‑site amenities like a gym, coffee shops, a hairdresser, and more to simplify your daily life.

At ING, we’re dedicated to helping you achieve your goals by embracing flexibility, growth, and innovation.

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If you want to do your thing and explore the life while working don’t miss this opportunity!