Platform Architect Data Analytics

ING is looking for a Platform Architect Data Analytics in our Retail & Banking Technology (R&BT) department with knowledge of global data architectures. Preferably through experience in a large and internationally oriented company.

BTP provides global  BI and Analytics platforms for all the data scientists and BI business users within ING. We facilitate the access to data in a secure and compliant way, making the life of our data scientist and business users better. On top of we belief that data and analytics should be brought to the hands of all decision makers and customer propositions creators, while we believe it’s data and analytics that will make the difference towards our customers and stakeholders. Developing solutions within the platform enabling this will be part of your future responsibility.

As a Data Platform Architect you will:

• Drive the Data, BI and Analytics Platform in our Retail & Banking Technology department. Define the future state of the Bank in relation to the Business Intelligence solutions we provide to our (data) engineers and business colleagues across the globe.

• Have experience with Architectures in general that provide business intelligence solutions (experience with PowerBI, Cognos and/or Looker is a must).

• Continuously make trade-offs between target state and existing solutions, being reflected in roadmaps you create. You’re seen as the expert and trusted advisor overseeing the existing and total future state of the bank including the (public) cloud infrastructure, risk, security, and non-function requirements.

• Have a background in infrastructure and engineering architectures. Have extensive knowledge and intrinsic curiosity in the underlying technologies, frameworks and platforms. Knowledge of Public Cloud Architectures is essential.

• Have a deep understanding of reliability patterns.

• Describe and advocate architecture for reliability, performance, and scalable solutions.

• Ensure that the architecture roadmaps are implemented according to target state, minimizing technical/tactical debt. We expect you to explain, guide and motivate your colleagues for this, being it the business lead, IT leads and engineers, escalate to management if required.

• Hold a Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent practical experience.

• Have 3+ years’ experience with platform architectures with demonstrated industry leadership in the fields of architecture and public cloud platforms.

• Can work independently, relying on the network of colleagues that you create around you, while contributing to the overall objectives.

• Work in different Product teams composed of a Product Lead, Engineering Lead and you as an Architectural Lead to guide the development of BI and Analytics products.

• Align with the architecture community on the target architectures, and have the designs endorsed by Architecture Boards and chief architects.

• Have communication skills, on the level of the CIO’s of the business lines and the CIO’s of the countries and the Chief Architects of the bank.

• Work with people in or from many countries in Europe and beyond, and therefore you need to be fluent in English. Other languages (German, Spanish, French, Romanian, Polish, Italian, Dutch, Turkish, etc.) are appreciated.

• Be stationed in Amsterdam and are willing to travel when needed.

The Retail & Banking Technology (R&BT) architecture team is functionally part of ING’s Enterprise Architecture department with architects working closely together worldwide. The group of architects of about 17 people has the mission to develop and execute the architecture and advice on the strategy of the R&BT department. We work in a fun and creative environment, and we’re dedicated to bringing out the best in both each other and our products.

What do we offer?

Working at ING means working in a dynamic and international setting. Individual development of our employees is very important and that is why ING offers excellent courses and programs. In addition, we offer:

• A competitive salary

• Working with highly skilled people

• Working in an area which is of immense importance to the strategy of ING

• A relaxed and fun team

• An international atmosphere

• A full-time position (36-40 hour week)

About us

With 60,000 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. Join us. Apply today.