Domain Architect (Wholesale Banking)

At ING, we're driven by a simple purpose: to make life easier and more fulfilling-for our customers, our people, and the communities we serve. We've nurtured a culture that is open, energizing, and supportive-one where authenticity is valued, and everyone is empowered to contribute their best. As we look ahead, we are investing in a bold, enterprise-wide transformation to elevate our technology, strengthen our business capabilities, and accelerate sustainable growth.

What you'll do

• Lead end to end solution design for the domain, delivering clear, scalable architectures aligned with business goals and enterprise standards.
• Define and enforce design principles, ensuring solutions meet performance, security, and stability requirements while minimizing technical debt.
• Own architecture roadmaps and support business unit planning, maintaining visibility of current and future state with clear dependencies.
• Collaborate with architects, local & global stakeholders, and delivery teams to align designs, present solutions, and enable seamless execution.
• Drive early stage estimations, risk identification, and dependency management to support informed business decisions.
• Champion best practices, manage architecture governance and repositories, and continuously improve design quality, compliance, and maintainability.

What we're looking for

• Strong expertise in solution architecture frameworks, cloud design, and modern patterns.
• Deep understanding of non functional requirements-performance, resilience, security, and scalability.
• Proven experience (7+ years) delivering enterprise grade solutions, ideally in financial services.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills across business and IT.
• Strong analytical, problem solving mindset with hands on knowledge of development and architecture practices.

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. We're invested in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels like they belong. We're your allies in helping you do your thing during the recruitment process, so let us know (email below) if you require any support or adjustments when you apply.

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Applications close on 16th September

We're a global bank with a strong European base, and our more than 60,000 colleagues serve around 38 million customers and corporate clients in over 40 countries. Working here means having the autonomy to drive progress, helping to create superior customer value and contributing to our ambition of putting sustainability at the heart of everything we do. Here, we're more than just a workplace - we're a community of innovators, problem solvers, and forward thinkers, dedicated to making a real impact. Whether you're just starting your career or seeking the next big challenge, we have opportunities that will inspire and push you to grow.