Solution Designer

About the Position

Solution Designer / IT Integrator

REQ-10121714

22/09/2026

IT Integration

Milan, Italy

ING Bank

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The Solution Designer / IT Integrator is responsible for translating business objectives, functional requirements, and non-functional requirements into scalable, secure, and maintainable end-to-end technical solutions.

The role acts as the bridge between Business, Architecture, and Engineering, ensuring technical coherence across systems, applications, integrations, and data flows while supporting successful delivery outcomes.

The Solution Designer / IT Integrator drives solution feasibility, end-to-end design, technical alignment, and implementation governance throughout the initiative lifecycle.

Responsibilities

Business & Solution Analysis

• Analyze business requirements, Epics, and User Stories.
• Support shaping and feasibility activities.
• Perform impact assessments across applications, services, and business processes.
• Ensure traceability between requirements and technical implementation.

Solution Design

• Design end-to-end technical solutions aligned with enterprise architecture principles.
• Define integration patterns, APIs, events, data flows, and system interactions.
• Produce solution documentation and technical specifications.
• Ensure compliance with security, resilience, and operational requirements.

Delivery Support

• Support backlog refinement and User Story decomposition.
• Collaborate with development teams during implementation.
• Drive technical decision-making and design reviews.
• Support testing, deployment, and production readiness activities.

Stakeholder Management

• Collaborate with Product Owners, Architects, Engineers, and Business stakeholders.
• Manage technical dependencies across squads and domains.
• Facilitate workshops and solution alignment sessions.
• Communicate risks, assumptions, and constraints.

Quality & Governance

• Promote engineering excellence and best practices.
• Ensure alignment with architecture, security, and compliance standards.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support operational stability and problem resolution activities.

Requirements

Core Competencies

• Technical Competencies

  • Solution Design
  • Enterprise Integration
  • API Design
  • Event-Driven Architecture
  • Microservices Architecture
  • Data Modelling
  • Cloud & Platform Architecture
  • Security by Design
  • DevSecOps
  • Observability & Monitoring
  • Systems Integration
  • Agile Delivery
  • Technical Documentation

• Leadership Competencies

  • Stakeholder Management
  • Facilitation
  • Influencing Skills
  • Decision Making
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Coaching & Mentoring
  • Change Leadership

Education & General Requirements

• Degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• At least 6 years of experience in the role.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Strong customer-centric mindset.
• Fluent English (written and spoken).

Preferred Technologies

• Java
• Spring Boot
• REST APIs
• OpenAPI / Swagger
• Kafka
• Event Streaming Platforms
• Oracle / SQL
• Azure DevOps
• Git
• CI/CD Pipelines
• Grafana
• Dynatrace
• Splunk
• Kubernetes
• Cloud Platforms

We Offer

• Flexible Smart Working
• Competitive base salaries and performance-based bonuses
• Meal vouchers and corporate restaurant and bar
• Health insurance and Accident insurance
• Pension fund and welfare plan
• Diverse cultures & Innovative mindsets
• International Environment and Talent Program
• Commitment to sustainability
• Lots of training and development opportunities to help you grow
• Lots of moments dedicated to physical and mental well-being
• A 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!

About the Company

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!

Starting annual base salary: 50.000€

Working conditions: Permanent employment contract

Working hours: Full time (37 hours per week)

Location: Milan (hybrid)

Applicable Collective Labour Agreement: National Collective Labour Agreement for employees in the credit sector (NCLA)

Variable remuneration: in line with the applicable remuneration policies (with a target based on the role, outcomes linked to the Group, Business line/function, and individual performance)

Our compensation approach is built on objective, gender-neutral criteria aligned with the role’s core requirements. That said, we believe talent goes beyond any framework: your total reward package will be tailored to reflect your unique experience, skills, and potential, ensuring we fully recognize the value you bring.

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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ING’s vision is to unlock our people’s full potential through our inclusive culture where everyone has the opportunity to develop and have impact for our customers and society. To achieve this vision, our policies support diversity, equity, and inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not tolerate discrimination of any kind with regard to age, gender, gender identity, cultural background, experience, religion, race, ethnicity, disability, family responsibilities, sexual orientation, social origin, or any other status protected by applicable law. If you require any assistance or if we can accommodate you in any way when participating in our application and/or interview process, please email the recruiting contact listed for the relevant position. We will be happy to work with you to ensure a fair and accessible process. Read more about our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and belonging here.