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IT Chapter Lead Finance Accounting

ING Bank NL is looking for a passionate and inspiring IT Team lead (within ING we use the title Chapter Lead), with a solid software development background and hands on mentality.

Software development is fully shifted-left, based on a latest technologies Oracle PL/SQL, Java and Azure whereas accounting is standardized and centralized across the different branch/subsidiaries within the bank using aptitude accounting hub solution.

The opportunity
You will fulfill an important chapter lead role as senior software engineer, in a dynamic DevOps team. You will be there to strengthen the team and bring it to the next functional/technical level. The extensive automation of IT development, testing and deployment processes requires an interest in IT. Combined with a strong interest in Finance (Accounting), a perfect combination.

Are you the person who can translate and implement requirements to provide our Finance colleagues with the best possible solutions? Do you have the basic understanding of banking products and Accounting? Do you like to explore the newest technologies? Are you continuously looking for opportunities to deliver the best possible solutions, while keeping Risk and Security in mind ?

The team

Group Services is part of ING TECH and manages the applications, systems and processes needed for ING Group entities like Finance, Risk and HR. Group Services takes care of application development and configuration, and performs various operational IT activities.

Group Services is also responsible for the development and delivery of change initiatives in these ING Group entities, whereby we adhere to the Spotify model and have implemented the Agile Way of Working.

The chapter is positioned within the Finance tribe Accounting and is primarily responsible for building Aptitude Accounting Hub (AAH) as an accounting solution and PeopleSoft as one General Ledger for all the countries. AAH is our strategic and standard solution for detailed and customer level accounting in ING.

The chapter is distributed across various geography and has an agile mind-set, an eye and drive for continuous improvement, is Risk aware and has eagerness to learn and adapt. The chapter is data driven, customer value driven and is the trusted advisor to its stakeholders. Especially looking at the numerous requirements coming our way, this chapter plays a crucial role and is at the heart of ING Finance.

Roles and responsibilities

50% of your time you will Define/maintain accounting rules and product related ledger processes. For the other 50% of your working week, you will be responsible for coaching, mentoring and motivating IT experts in your chapter, which will consist of around12 software engineers on average.

How to succeed

We hire smart people like you for your potential. Our biggest expectation is that you’ll stay curious. Keep learning. Take on responsibility. Coach your team member and ensuring the ensure the design principals are followed. In return, we’ll back you to develop into an even more awesome version of yourself.

• Proven track record and proficiency in software development (8 + years): Oracle PL/SQL,SDLC, Accounting knowledge.
• Experience and thorough understanding of (test) automation, continuous delivery, deployment tools and pipelines. We work with Azure DevOps.
• An itch and self-motivation for solving technical and functional challenges.
• Great analytical skills and conceptual / architectural understanding, ability to quickly understand new technical concepts that are outside of your comfort zone.
• Strong interest and vision in recent trends in software development and technology in general.
• We expect the ability to transfer knowledge back to the ING Bank by holding presentations, workshops, writing documentation and most important: setting new standards for the ways we do tech.
• Strong social and communication skills along with stakeholder management.
• Experience with working in multidisciplinary teams and iterative way of working is a pre.
• Fluent English speaking and writing

Rewards & benefits

We want to make sure that it’s possible for you to strike the right balance between your career and your private life. You can find out more about our employment conditions athttps://www.ing.jobs/netherlands/Why-ING/benefits.htm

The benefits of working with us at ING include:

• A salary tailored to your qualities and experience

• 24-27 vacation days depending on contract

• Pension scheme

• 13th month salary

• Individual Savings Contribution (BIS), 3.5% of your gross annual salary

• 8% Holiday payment

• Personal growth and challenging work with endless possibilities

• An informal working environment with innovative colleagues

• Work Agile, so new ideas come to life faster

About us

With 57,000 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.