Exciting opportunity for an Enterprise Architect to play a key role within the Strategy and Architecture team, working closely with senior stakeholders to develop, communicate and maintain the Enterprise Architecture plan, practice and artefacts.
You will be responsible for enabling ING to continue to be at the forefront of digital banking and innovation by playing a leading role in the bank’s technology modernization strategy and AI agenda. As an Enterprise Architect at ING, you will translate the business strategy into technology blueprints, architecture models and viewpoints. You will apply your expertise to strengthen our architectural capability and drive innovation across the organization.
Working with the Tribes and CoEs, you will lead the development of architecture roadmaps for all key bank domains and oversee their ongoing updates and enhancement. You will provide input into ING’s quarterly and annual planning cycles by guiding and influencing senior stakeholders on key technology decisions.
As a senior member of the architecture team, you will be responsible for coaching and mentoring other architects, with the aim of continuously improving the effectiveness of our architecture practice.
Ready to make an impact!!
What you’ll do …
Engage with Tribes and Business Units to translate business strategies into clear, actionable technology and architecture roadmaps.
Drive the strategic adoption and continuous improvement of BizzDesign and ArchiMate, embedding them as ING’s standard Enterprise Architecture capabilities.
Collaborate with the Global EA team to deliver group‑wide initiatives that standardize, mature, and uplift Enterprise Architecture practice across ING.
Champion business- and technology‑led transformation, ensuring architectural decisions align with ING’s long‑term strategy, sustainability goals, and regulatory expectations.
Lead architecture efforts in large transformation programs, providing guidance, review, and oversight to architecture and solution design teams across domains.
Foster an AI‑ready culture and continuously improve the architecture practice, working across Domain, Platform, Security, and Infrastructure teams while staying connected to industry peers and vendors.
What we’re looking for….
Deep architectural expertise, including data structures, design and integration patterns, algorithms, and modern engineering best practices.
Strong Enterprise Architecture credentials and experience, with TOGAF 9 certification (or higher), hands‑on proficiency of BizzDesign and ArchiMate, and over 12 years in architecture, including 5+ years as an Enterprise Architect in Banking.
Proven leadership in large-scale transformation programs, defining end‑to‑end enterprise architectures, EA roadmaps, and technology blueprints across complex organizations.
Broad technology and domain knowledge, spanning Cloud (Azure and GCP), Data & Analytics, Agentic-AI, Core Banking Modernisation, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, , Payments, Middleware, Mobile, Security, , FinOps and Cloud Economics.
Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence and clearly articulate complex technical concepts to both senior executives and technical teams.
Strong leadership mindset and industry awareness, demonstrating self‑driven delivery, financial acumen (budgeting and forecasting), participation in industry forums, and awareness of emerging banking and technology trends.
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
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 Global’s Consumer Atlas Survey, January–June 2025 (n = 29,510) when compared to customers of the 10 largest ADIs operating in Australia.
Need more?
Contact: Saikat Dastidar at [email protected]
For support and adjustments, including DEI, LGBTQI+ confidential application support enquiries: [email protected]
Applications close on 18th April
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