Application synergy is key for ING Bank. The Enterprise application architect is responsible for defining all the synergic approaches to enable business strategy through an effective evolution of the application landscape. The resource analyzes market and IT trends and based on this information, defines the application roadmaps for specific functional domains or specific platforms. He will also monitor and influence the implementation of such roadmaps.
Key responsibilities Develop, maintain and evangelize data architecture guiding principles, policies, best practices, reference architecture and standards.Define the reference applications architecture from functional and platform perspectives, providing strategic architecture direction and ensuring alignment with local and global mandates. Monitor the health status of application architecture.Liaise with Head Office and IT architecture community within the ING Group in relation to common technology infrastructure systems used and the requirements of those systems.Responsible for closing gaps between as-is and to-be architectures, reviewing and analyzing existing systems and making recommendations for improvements while considering application security, reliability, reuse and integration.Proactively collaborate with domain architects and development teams during the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) when architecture review is required.Interface with vendors regarding the continuous maintenance and development of the IT architecture.Monitor compliance of development work against established standards and principles and work to resolve issues through appropriate formal and informal channels.Work closely with other architects and developers to provide guidance on application architecture topics.Play a support role in selecting and implementing technologies supporting microservices, web components, reactive programming and application integration patterns with legacy systems.Educational Qualifications and Work ExperienceDegree in Information Technology, Computer Science or comparable background experience.5+ years of experience required in a complex IT environment.Technical, Language and Other Specialized SkillsAdvanced knowledge of service-oriented architecture, microservice architecture and reactive programming.Advanced application development skills and experience required.Advanced knowledge of Software and Data Modelling methodologies (UML based).Good knowledge of database management systems (relational and NoSQL).Good knowledge of applying TOGAF methodology (or similar EA framework) to document application architecture.Good knowledge of application development processes.Good knowledge of IT processes and SDLC.Good knowledge of OWASP application security concepts.Soft Skills Open-minded and team player.Structured and analytical approach, investigative and with learning ability.Effective in communication (written and spoken) and able to jump to different abstraction layers.High problem-solving skills.Visionary.Excellent oral and written communication skills required.Good interpersonal skills to resolve problems in a professional manner, lead working groups, negotiate and create consensus.Ability to translate complex technical terminology, concepts and issues into terms understandable to technical and non-technical management and staff.Duration: Permanent
Location: Milan (hybrid)
About ING ING offers many opportunities to build a diverse and rewarding career. You will be joining an international innovative digital bank, the first in Italy to adopt a fully flexible smart working model, and you will be working in a stimulating environment where you can grow both as an individual and as a professional. Our purpose - empowering people to stay a step ahead in life and in business - represents our belief in people's potential. We don't judge, coach or tell people how to live their lives. We empower people and businesses to realize their own vision for a better future. #doyourthing is our brand direction with us each and every day. It is how we articulate our purpose and our promise to make banking frictionless to the world. 'do your thing' is about people being free to live the life they want to live, knowing that they will make their world a little better for it. Do you think you are "a step ahead"? Apply now!
The benefits of joining ING In addition to being a part of a great team, working in a fun and innovative environment, we offer:
Super flexible smart workingCompetitive base salaries and performance-based bonusesDiverse cultures & innovative mindsetsInternational environmentCommitment to sustainabilityLots of training development opportunities to help you growLots of moments dedicated to physical and mental well-beingA special day off when it is your birthday: we call it #doyourbirthday!And of course we can't forget: free water & coffee at the office!Our Commitment Diversity is a fundamental element of our corporate culture, and we are fully committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment, based on mutual respect and the value of diversity, offering equal job opportunities to all qualified candidates.
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