Lead Software Engineer (ServiceNow) - RegTech

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 bank’s 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 measu