Product Area Lead Developer Experience

at ING
📍 Amsterdam, Netherlands
EUR 85,500-136,000 per year
SENIOR
✅ Hybrid
✅ Visa Sponsorship

SCRAPED

Used Tools & Technologies

Not specified

Required Skills & Competences ?

Go @ 1 DevOps @ 6 Terraform @ 6 Kotlin @ 1 Python @ 1 Java @ 1 GitHub @ 6 CI/CD @ 4 Azure @ 6 Communication @ 7 Rust @ 1 Slack @ 6 Product Management @ 4 Design Patterns @ 4 Azure DevOps @ 6 Maven @ 6 Agile @ 4

Details

The tribe DevEx and System Engineering delivers the core capabilities of the One Engineering System at ING, which enhances developer productivity, improves system performance, and establishes a collaborative and innovative engineering culture, this leads to more efficient operations, higher-quality software, and a more agile and resilient organisation.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the development and management of products and services in Developer Experience.
  • Ensure clear and optimized Developer Experience (DX) for Engineers.
  • Implement automation tools and processes (Golden Path) to improve efficiency.
  • Use data-driven approaches to measure and steer Developer Experience.
  • Collaborate closely with DevEx and System Engineering Tribe and other tribes.
  • Build strong partnerships with IT-Area Lead and other stakeholders.
  • Develop and maintain a strategic product roadmap.
  • Communicate product vision and present updates confidently.
  • Guide and mentor a team of product managers.
  • Establish and refine product management processes.
  • Craft and share compelling product narratives.

Requirements

  • 10-15+ years in software engineering, IT operations, or software architect roles.
  • Passion for engineering and understanding of software engineers' needs.
  • Strong product management skills: strategic thinking, OKRs, road-mapping, storytelling, communication, business case development.
  • Experience with senior management interactions (CxO, IT Leads, Tribe Leads).
  • Deep understanding of user needs, customer behavior, and market trends.
  • Expertise in product lifecycle management from ideation to retirement.
  • Strong analytical skills for data-driven decision making.
  • Understanding of modern Cloud Infrastructures and Cloud Native concepts.
  • Experience with engineering concepts like Design Patterns, Domain Driven Design, CI/CD, Shift/Left-Right, Zero Touch Operations.
  • Knowledge of tools like GitHub, Azure DevOps, Slack, Confluence, Maven, Gradle, Terraform, IntelliJ, Visual Studio Code.
  • Bonus: Hands-on experience in programming languages such as Java, Kotlin, Go, Rust, Python.
  • Passion for driving innovation and efficiency.
  • Proven track record as an individual contributor product manager.
  • Ability to quickly learn new domains and understand business areas.
  • Experience in coaching and developing team members.
  • Ability to engage constructively at all organizational levels.

Benefits

  • Salary range: €7,125 - €11,331 per month.
  • 24-27 vacation days depending on contract.
  • Pension scheme.
  • 13th-month salary.
  • Individual Savings Contribution (3.5% of gross annual salary).
  • 8% holiday payment.
  • Hybrid working model combining home and office working.
  • Personal growth opportunities with challenging work.
  • Informal working environment with innovative colleagues.

About ING

ING has 60,000 employees and operations in approximately 40 countries, offering opportunities for individuals with initiative to help people advance in life and business. ING emphasizes work integrity, customer interests, and fostering a progressive, diverse, and supportive workplace environment.