Lead Engineer - Open Banking

At ING Australia, you will have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture, and technology to become the best version of you.

As a Lead Engineer, you’ll alternatively contribute to one of our squads and work in a cross-tribe role-driving advancement in our engineering practices. You'll lead by example and coach others to develop and test robust, adaptable code that is always production ready.

We deliver innovative products which are at the forefront of digital banking in Australia and around the World. This product innovation is matched by our admired agile methodology and modern technology stack. This is all underpinned by ING’s strategy, culture and values.

You’ll be at the helm of one of our engineering teams and play a major part of what digital banking looks like for our customers in the future. If you thrive in high-impact environments and are enthusiastic about leading banking transformation, apply now!

What you’ll do …

• Responsible in executing futuristic processes and programs that maintain integrity and performance of ING projects

• Responsible for technical design and code reviews

• Develop innovative solutions to challenging problems / real time problems

• Ensure alignment with proper development standards and coding practices

• Mentors the team on technology concepts and ensures team compliance to best practices for design

• Evaluate risk by identifying development complexity, limitations and impacts.

• Determine development feasibility within identified constraints.

What we’re looking for…

• 5+ years of experience as a Senior or Lead backend engineer with extensive hands-on experience with Java, Spring, Microservices, Kafka and SQL

• Familiarity with Open Banking and the Consumer Data Right

• Lead the adoption of Agile / Scrum practices, methodologies and attitudes

• Technical leadership in delivery for significant software applications / project

• Strong knowledge about design patterns and development principles

• Experienced working with offshore teams.

• Tertiary qualified in Computer science or similar.

What’s in it for you?

• Discounted ING Health Insurance.

• An additional Rest Day to support your wellbeing.

• An IMPACT Day to volunteer on approved sustainability activity.

About Us

At ING, we’re all about making life simpler and more rewarding - for the people who bank with us, the team members who work with us, and the communities we’re proud to support. Joining ING means stepping into an environment where your individuality isn’t just welcomed - it’s celebrated. We’ve built a culture that’s fun, inclusive, and supportive, giving you the freedom to be yourself, so you can do your thing.

Whether you’re taking ownership of exciting projects, thinking outside the box, or working with global colleagues, you’ll find ING is the kind of place where growth isn’t just a possibility; it’s a promise. As a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality and Family Inclusive workplace, you’ll feel the difference in how we value and champion our people.

We make hiring decisions based on your skills, capabilities, and how you align with our values - not on ticking every box. So, if you’re interested but don’t meet all the criteria, we encourage you to apply. And because we want you to shine, let us know if you need any adjustments to the recruitment process by emailing Saikat.dastidar@ing.com

We’re invested in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels like they belong. Sound like your kind of vibe. We can’t wait to hear from you!

(One last note: We operate using a direct talent sourcing model, so no agency introductions, please.)

ING is Australia's most recommended bank according to RFi XPRT Survey, February 2021 - July 2021 (n = 31,903) when compared to customers of 20 other banks operating in Australia.

Applications close 29th Aug 2025

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