Chapter Lead Engineer

REQ-10107133
25/02/2026
IT Engineering
Istanbul, Turkiye
ING Hubs

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Are you passionate about modern engineering practices and eager to lead talented teams shaping the future of Wholesale Banking technology? At ING Hubs Türkiye, we believe in empowering people to do more of what moves them—whether that’s building innovative systems, mentoring engineering communities, or driving global impact. If you’re a curious, confident, and proactive engineering leader, this could be your next big step.

Role Summary

As a Chapter Lead – Engineer (WB TS Reporting & Cards), you will lead and grow engineering capabilities for the Wholesale Banking domain while ensuring the delivery of scalable, secure, and future‑ready systems. You will guide a chapter of engineers, influence architectural decisions, drive modernization, and contribute to ING’s global engineering standards. This role places you at the heart of our international technology landscape, collaborating with global teams to build solutions that power Wholesale Banking across markets.

About the Team

You’ll join a team that thrives on:

Collaboration and shared ownership
A global mindset, partnering with ING squads across geographies
Agile ways of working and continuous improvement
A learning-driven culture, where curiosity is celebrated
A supportive environment where innovation and fresh ideas are encouraged

As part of a dynamic chapter within the WB domain, you will work closely with both local engineering squads and international Wholesale Banking teams, ensuring alignment, consistency, and high-quality delivery across the board.

What You’ll Do

Lead a chapter of ~10 engineers, focusing on growth, coaching, and capability development
Drive scalable, secure, and robust engineering solutions aligned with ING’s standards
Own architectural and design decisions for cross-functional, multi-system platforms
Partner with global WB teams to deliver integrated, high-impact technology components
Oversee system lifecycles, from platform to middleware and database infrastructure
Ensure alignment with security, compliance, and risk management guidelines
Promote modern engineering practices including TDD/BDD, automation, and cloud awareness
Collaborate with Corporate Technology teams to update operational procedures and reporting
Stay on top of industry trends and share knowledge across your chapter

Tech Stack You’ll Work With

Backend & Middleware: Java, J2EE, Spring (Core, Security, MVC), JPA, REST, JMS, Kafka
Frontend: HTML, CSS, JavaScript
Testing & Automation: Selenium, TDD/BDD, PACT, chaos engineering
Scripting: PowerShell, Bash
Desirable: Cloud technologies, automation, advanced UI frameworks

About You

8+ years in software engineering, with strong experience in Java and modern web technologies
Proven leadership experience: coaching, performance management, hiring, and team growth
Strong stakeholder management skills, especially in global and cross-functional environments
Hands-on experience with API design, resource modelling, and microservices
Solid understanding of design patterns, development principles, and engineering best practices
Strong knowledge of RDBMS and SQL
Experience across the full SDLC (CI/CD, source control, testing tools, work tracking)
Exposure to cloud, automation, or frontend frameworks is a plus
Excellent communication skills in English (C1 level)

What We Offer

A global, innovative environment where you can shape engineering craftsmanship
The opportunity to influence architecture and drive modernization of high-impact WB systems
A culture that supports your curiosity, growth, and ambition
The freedom to experiment, improve, and innovate within a supportive and collaborative tech community
A role that allows you to make meaningful impact—locally and across ING worldwide

How to Apply

Click the button on our career site and submit your application via Workday.
We look forward to meeting you.

About ING

With 65,000 employees across 40 countries, ING offers countless opportunities for people who want to take a step ahead in life and in business. If you want to work at the cutting edge of what’s possible, while upholding integrity and keeping customer interests at heart, ING is the place to invest your talent. You’ll join a diverse, inspiring, and supportive community committed to progress.
Join us. Apply today.

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