Chapter lead - API development

Chapter lead - API development at ING Nederland

Are you passionate about developing complex systems at scale within one of the largest players in the Dutch Mortgages market? ING Mortgages NL is seeking a Chapter lead - API development to drive their digitalization vision and foster the growth of engineers in state-of-the-art backend development.

About Mortgages

A mortgage represents one of the most critical financial decisions for customers. Our purpose is to provide financial and emotional stability during the purchase of their dream home and ensure a carefree living experience afterward. We are committed to offering excellent advice and exceeding the expectations of both customers and intermediaries.

The Chapter and Leadership Team

The engineers in your chapter share your ambition, and you will thrive on transferring your expertise, coaching them professionally and personally, and stimulating their continuous skill improvement. You are expected to challenge the status quo and contribute to the area's vision as part of the leadership team, effectively resourcing the tribe and squads.

Roles And Responsibilities

As a Chapter lead - API development, you will empower others to succeed, always striving to be a step ahead. This involves bringing fresh ideas to life and embracing challenges in a dynamic and complex environment. You are an energetic leader with deep expertise in engineering, people management, and a strong affinity for supporting critical applications, making a significant impact. You are naturally collaborative, listening to and investing in others to achieve common goals, while also challenging the status quo with creative solutions.

How To Succeed

• A Bachelor’s (HBO) degree in computer science or a relevant field.
• 10 years or more of engineering experience within the Java microservices Ecosystem.
• Experience with continuous improvements on business applications and infrastructure, as well as monitoring & alerting in the REST API’s Ecosystem.
• Proficiency in SQL databases and DB queries, and file transfer.
• Knowledge of controlling IT-Risk and Security Standards in the banking industry.
• Ability to identify, diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve production issues using a range of monitoring, test, and alerting tools (Configuration, change, incident, and problem Management).
• Experience with build & deployment processes (Azure DevOps).
• Ability to automate and execute test cases.
• Experience automating manual processes using Ansible.
• Familiarity with Agile / Scrum or Kanban methodologies.

Your Personality

• Excellent communication skills in English (verbal, written & presentation).
• Strong analytical capabilities (understanding complexity and focusing on impact).
• Proactive and takes initiative.
• Collaborative workstyle focused on achieving goals by supporting others.
• Commitment to quality and challenging colleagues for growth.
• Ability to speak up and challenge decisions constructively.
• Strong interest and vision in recent software development trends and technology, with the ability to transfer this knowledge within ING.

Rewards And Benefits

ING Nederland prioritizes work-life balance. Benefits include:

• 25-28 vacation days depending on contract.
• Pension scheme.
• 13th-month salary.
• 8% Holiday payment.
• Hybrid working model.
• Opportunities for personal growth and challenging work with endless possibilities.
• An informal working environment with innovative colleagues.

Key skills/competency

• API Development
• Java Microservices
• People Management
• Technical Leadership
• IT-Risk & Security
• Agile Methodologies
• Azure DevOps
• REST API
• SQL Databases
• Ansible Automation