ING Graduate Programme 2026 - Technology

At ING, we believe success will be achieved if we follow 3 key principles:

We are collaborative: Your ideas are welcome. Together, we solve complex problems to deliver the best solutions for our clients.

We are flexible: Flexibility drives productivity – everyone works differently. We trust our people to make the right choices, act with integrity and deliver optimal performance.

We are impactful: We are connectors, innovators and pioneers. We provide our clients with the expertise they need to fuel their growth and transition to a sustainable future.

Our Graduate Programme is designed for ambitious individuals who want to shape the future of banking while developing their skills in a dynamic, international environment. Our Early Careers offerings are built to ignite your passion and accelerate your professional and personal growth.

The ING UK Graduate Programme will provide you with hands-on experience and broad exposure to the banking world over 12 months. You will work as an integral part of a team, helping to deliver impactful solutions for ING in a specific department. We offer opportunities across three streams:

• Financial Markets – Sales and Trading

• Front Office – Capital Markets & Advisory and Corporate Banking

• Support & Control functions – Risk, Technology and Research

Technology

Join ING’s UK Technology Graduate Scheme and embark on a dynamic journey through the heart of our technology department. This programme offers multiple potential starting roles, providing you with a comprehensive understanding of our technology landscape and the opportunity to develop a diverse skill set.

You will leave the programme a capable and experience engineer ready to join any technology-focused organisation within the financial services industry. ING offers comprehensive training programmes, mentorship, and opportunities for continuous learning. You will be encouraged to stay updated with the latest technological trends and best practices.

Potential role types available within the ING London Tech department, including but not limited to are:

• DevOps Engineer: Work on automating and streamlining operations and processes, building, and maintaining tools for deployment, monitoring, and operations.

• Financial Markets Systems Engineer: Support and enhance systems used in financial markets, ensuring they meet the needs of traders and analysts.

• Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Engineer: Identify, assess, and mitigate IT risks, ensuring the security and integrity of our internal and third-party systems.

• Workplace Services Engineer: Manage and improve workplace technology services (O365. Windows), ensuring a seamless and efficient working environment while having in mind employee experience. Working closely with other IT support teams on projects and support a variety of technology solutions,

• Business Management & Strategy: work closely with both business and technology teams to ensure that the organisation's technology architecture supports its business goals.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with cross-functional and international teams to deliver high-quality projects.

• Participate in the design, development, and implementation of technology solutions.

• Analyse and troubleshoot technical issues, providing effective solutions.

• Deliver consistent and insightful reporting and actionable metrics dependent on your role.

• Stay updated with the latest technology trends and best practices.

• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the technology department.

• Work with your peer technology graduate to deliver an independently driven deliverable, culminating a presentation to senior managers within the organisation.

Key Skills and Requirements

• Completed a bachelor’s degree (BSc) as of September 2026.

• A natural user of new technologies such as generative AI and automation tooling.

• Knowledge of and the ability to perform troubleshooting.

• A basic understanding of programming languages, frameworks (such as Java and .NET) and software development concepts.

• Basic understanding of project delivery principles and the ability to manage time and resources effectively, particularly in an agile way of working.

• Comfortable using data and analytical methods to perform analysis and gain insights. 

• Passion for technology and a desire to learn and grow in a dynamic environment.

• Excellent communicator, professional demeanour, data-driven individual and independent problem solver.

• Natural self-starter enjoys automation and making processes more efficient.

• Ability to build and maintain professional relationships within and outside the organisation.

• A proactive approach to identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing new ideas.

Ready to take the next step?

Please apply with your CV and Cover Letter

Apply now and start your journey with ING. Together, we’ll shape the future of banking.

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