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**Lead Software Engineer (ServiceNow) - RegTech** - **Own & evolve** critical governance platforms (ServiceNow) for regulatory compliance & operational resilience. - **Lead lifecycle**, integrations, & improve **data consistency** across Asset, Process, & Risk domains. - **Define technical standards**, advocate engineering best practices, & **represent your area** in the broader engineering community. - **Mentor engineers** & foster technical capability within the team. **8+ years in** software engineering, enterprise SaaS platforms, or large-scale integrations. **Hands-on ServiceNow experience** (IRM, Risk, CMDB, etc.). **Implement governance processes** (e.g., Third-Party Risk, BIA, PRA). **Work with REST/SOAP APIs & structured data**, cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure). **Skills:** - Automate/integrate code (Python, bash) - Communicate effectively with technical & non-technical stakeholders - Mentor engineers & influence architectural decisions - Operate in **regulated, fast-moving environments**
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- City
- Berlin
- Country
- Germany
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Lead Software Engineer (ServiceNow) - RegTech
Department:Tech - Regulatory Technology
Location:Berlin
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About the opportunity
We are seeking a Lead Software Engineer to own and evolve critical governance platforms that help N26 meet regulatory expectations and strengthen operational resilience at scale. Our System Solutions team enables the organization by operating and developing enterprise governance platforms such as ServiceNow and related risk tooling. We sit at the intersection of engineering, security, risk, and operations, and believe in building well-architected, compliant, and scalable systems that automate regulatory controls and support the banks long-term resilience. This role is suited for engineers who combine deep technical expertise, strategic thinking, and people leadership. You will shape architecture, influence engineering standards beyond your immediate team, and develop people while working on systems with meaningful regulatory and operational impact.In this role, you will:
- Lead the technical lifecycle of ServiceNow and related governance platforms (IRM, Risk, Change, Incident, CMDB, Asset).
- Ensure configurations are secure, scalable, auditable, and aligned with regulatory standards.
- Design and implement integrations across ServiceNow, IAM systems, asset sources, and security tooling.
- Improve data consistency across Asset, Process, and Risk domains.
- Define and drive technical standards for governance platforms.
- Establish clear technical interfaces and measurable health metrics.
- Advocate measurable engineering standards: security, stability, auditability, and operational resilience.
- Represent your area within the broader engineering community.
- Mentor engineers and grow technical capability across the team.
What you need to be successful:
- 8+ years of experience in software engineering, enterprise SaaS platforms, or large-scale integrations.
- Strong hands-on experience with ServiceNow (IRM, Risk, CMDB, Change, Incident, or similar governance modules).
- Experience implementing governance processes such as Third-Party Risk, BIA, PRA, and Risk Registers.
- Experience working with REST/SOAP APIs and structured data (JSON, XML).
- Experience with cloud environments (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
- Ability to write automation or integration code (Python, bash, or similar).
- Strong communication skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Experience mentoring engineers and influencing architectural decisions.
- Comfortable operating in regulated, fast-moving environments.
Whats in it for you:
- Accelerate your career growth by joining one of Europes most talked about disruptors .
- Employee benefits that range from a competitive personal development budget, work from home budget, discounts to fitness & wellness memberships, language apps and public transportation.
- As an N26 employee you will have access to a Premium subscription on your personal N26 bank account. As well as subscriptions for friends and family members.
- Additional day of annual leave for each year of service.
- A high degree of autonomy and access to cutting edge technologies - all while working with a friendly team of peers of diverse nationalities, experiences, and backgrounds.
- A relocation package with visa support for those who need it.
Who we are
N26 has reimagined banking for todays digital world. Technology and design empower everything we do and its how we are building the global banking platform the world loves to use. We've eliminated physical branches, paperwork, and hidden fees for an elegant digital experience and supreme savings. Giving people the power to live and bank their way is what gets us out of bed in the morning and inspires the work that we do. We are headquartered in Berlin with offices in multiple cities across Europe, including Vienna and Barcelona, and a 1,500-strong team of more than 80 nationalities. Do you see yourself thriving in this role? Wed love to see your application even if you dont meet 100% of the criteria. You may just be the right fit for this or other roles! Equal opportunities for all At N26, we believe our strength lies in our people and the varied perspectives they bring. We strive to build diverse teams that drive innovation and business success. We actively seek talent from all backgrounds and welcome applications from all genders, cultures, sexual orientations, abilities, neurodiversities, and ages. We are committed to providing an excellent and accessible candidate experience. If you require any accommodations to make this process work for you, please let us know. Were here to support you! Discover more about Diversity & Inclusion at N26: https://n26.com/en-eu/diversity-and-inclusionApply for this position
