Data Engineer | Analytics @ ING Bank

Mission
As a Data Engineer, you design, build and maintain reliable data solutions that ensure secure, efficient and scalable data flows across the organization. You bring clarity to complex data ecosystems and contribute directly to ING’s data‑driven strategy by enabling seamless analytics, automation and decision‑making.
You work autonomously in an Agile environment, transforming business requirements into robust technical solutions and ensuring that ING’s data architecture remains resilient, compliant and future‑ready.
About the team
You’ll join the Analytics Centre of Expertise within the Customer Interactions Tribe, a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment bringing together Data Engineers, Data Analysts, Data Scientists and IT partners.
The team combines technical expertise with analytical thinking and a strong business understanding. We work in an open, Agile setup where curiosity, ownership and continuous learning drive our day‑to‑day work.
Your day to day
Your responsibilities include:
Evaluating data sources, flows and tools to identify gaps and recommend optimal solutions for analytics and data science needs
Analyzing and optimizing databases and data processes, including scripting for maintenance, monitoring and performance tuning
Applying your expertise in database design, administration and optimisation to ensure accuracy, performance and resilience
Using your knowledge of operating systems (Windows and/or Linux) to automate, maintain and troubleshoot data workflows
Leveraging networking concepts to enable secure and efficient data transfers across systems
Working with complex data elements and dependencies to support the development of scalable data models
Creating reusable scripts, data flows and methodologies to improve analytics speed and reliability
Documenting all data pipelines, processes and technical decisions to ensure consistency and quality
Managing recurring data processing flows and ensuring they meet established SLAs and quality standards
Recommending improvements for application software and infrastructure to enhance performance and reliability
Acting as a main technical contact for IT partners, ensuring system resilience, security and compliance
Developing and maintaining data privacy and security procedures, always adhering to ING’s ethical standards
What you bring to the team
1-3 years of experience as a Data Engineer, ideally in analytics‑driven or data‑intensive environments
Hands‑on experience with Python for data processing, automation and scripting; exposure to Spark / PySpark is a strong plus
Solid experience working with SQL for data extraction, transformation and analysis; exposure to SAS is a plus
Experience delivering data pipelines and ML‑enabled use cases, using technologies such as Spark, Pandas and NoSQL / big data platforms
Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Cybernetics, Automation or a related technical field
Basic understanding of data modeling, database design, administration and performance optimization
Practical experience with Windows and/or Linux environments, including automation, monitoring and troubleshooting
Basic understanding of networking and security concepts, to support secure and reliable data flows
A data‑driven mindset and strong digital fluency, with attention to data quality, reliability and governance
Clear communication skills, able to collaborate effectively with Data Analysts, Data Scientists and IT partners
Ability to build structured, reusable processes and work in a disciplined, production‑oriented way
Team‑oriented attitude, curiosity to learn new technologies and the confidence to make decisions
Ability to manage complexity and synthesize large datasets into usable data products
Strong delivery mindset, with ownership from development to production and a customer‑centric approach
English proficiency – above medium level, for technical documentation and cross‑team collaboration
What we offer
Impactful work in a fun and collaborative environment
Open‑concept offices designed for teamwork and relaxation
Corporate events and social gatherings
Hybrid way of working with flexible scheduling and short‑week options
Monthly budget on Benefit platform
Extra annual leave days based on total work experience
Growth opportunities through upskilling/reskilling programs and multiple learning platforms (ING Learning Centre, Udemy, Bookster, trainings, certifications)
Access to internal roles, International Short‑Term Assignments or Long‑Term Assignments
Opportunities to create impact through Sustainability and CSR projects
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