Technology Area Lead – Infra Platforms

The Infrastructure Tribe strives to make ING an evergreen organisation; we do this by providing modern technology, services and work practices that enable the organisation to achieve more. Within the tribe, Platform Services plays a vital for the organisation by providing a set of services around Platform technology including Modern runtimes (Container platform), Database Platforms, Orchestration & Automation capability, File Transfer, Operating system and operational support for the Bank.

This is a leadership role within Infrastructure Tribe, designed to provide accountability for the management of the related services and support in a DevOps and agile working environment. Key purpose of this role is to lead both engineering and services team within Platform Services. You’ll have full responsibility for innovating, modernizing & running the services it develops and ensuring that the Banks’s systems meet the agreed Service levels for availability and reliability to support business outcomes.

What are you going to do?  You will…

• Lead a management team responsible for individuals and squads, both internal and through preferred suppliers (onshore or offshore). Build and expand the engineering practice in the teams.
• Deliver with squads on the portfolio for this year, while making sure the teams operate in an Agile way of working
• Functionally lead a group of experts, IT architects, lead engineers to translate the business priorities into a high level design ready for the squads to prioritise and build
• Be responsible for IT Health (system maintenance, incident and problem management), risk, security and LCM of the products in their tribe or area.
• Be responsible for enabling self-service and automation as much as practical within services and technologies of responsibility.

What are we looking for? Someone who has…

• Strong knowledge of Infrastructure Platform runtime technologies technical design/build/automation experience.
• Demonstrated experience-leading projects in an IT Infrastructure setting.
• Advanced knowledge of Redhat Operating system and management tools, Microsoft systems (Operating system & Database).
• Minimally 3-5 years’ experience in infrastructure technology leadership roles.
• Demonstrated experience working with vendors and service providers to achieve excellent service outcomes.
• Preferably IT experience in large corporations or banking systems and financial industry practices.

If you meet a number of the requirements, but not all, we encourage you to submit your application.

About Us

At ING, we want to make life simpler and more worthwhile – for everyone who banks with us, for the people who work with us, and the community at large, too.

When you come to work at ING, you’re joining a team where individuality isn’t just accepted, it’s encouraged. We’ve built a culture that’s fun, friendly and supportive – it’s the kind of place where you can be yourself and make the most of whatever you have to offer.

We give people the freedom to take risks, think differently, take ownership of their work, and make great things happen. We’re here to help you get ahead. And with our global network, there’s plenty of scope to take your career in new directions, perhaps even ones you’ve never considered.

People of all ages, sexual orientations, cultures and backgrounds are welcome to apply – likewise if you’re an indigenous Australian, or you’re living with a disability, or you have family or caring responsibilities.

Sound like the kind of place you’d feel at home? We’d love to hear from you.

(One last thing, ING operates a direct talent sourcing model. So no agency introductions, please.)