Solution Architect - Digital Platform Foundation

What We Offer

• Gross monthly salary between €5,381 and €7,687 (scale 10) for a 36 hour week
• Thirteenth month's salary and 8% holiday allowance
• 10% Employee Benefit Budget
• €1,400 development budget per year
• Hybrid working: balance between home and office work (possible for most roles)
• A pension, for which you can set the maximum amount of your personal contribution

Rabobank is a Dutch bank serving over 9.5 million customers across 38 countries. We are committed to fostering a world where everyone has access to enough and healthy food, supporting our members and partners in their pursuit of this goal.

As a Solution Architect within Rabobank's Digital Platform Foundation team, you will lead the evolution of our Cerebro DevOps automation solution. This role is pivotal in enhancing the development experience for engineers in 150+ teams using Rabobank Online Platform, enabling them to efficiently deliver features that benefit our 7 million customers across digital channels.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and communicate comprehensive end-to-end designs and solutions with squads, architects, product owners, and business stakeholders.
• Coach engineering teams in implementing architectural solutions, addressing challenges throughout the DevOps cycle.
• Serve as the technical advocate for Cerebro, guiding adoption across Rabobank and other parts of the organization.
• Set the strategic direction for Cerebro, aligning with business goals and industry trends.
• Work closely with product owners, squads, and other architects to drive innovation and improve our digital platform's efficiency and quality.

Key Skills and Experience

• Minimum 7 years of relevant IT DevOps experience, including at least 3 years in Solution Architecture within a complex environment.
• Proven expertise in designing, implementing, and maintaining distributed and complex systems.
• Experience with backends for frontends and hands-on experience as a Java/Kotlin engineer.
• Frontend Engineering experience is a preference.
• Demonstrated ability to apply architecture methods and techniques effectively.
• Experience in fostering collaboration and building strong technical communities.
• Ability to oversee a broad domain, considering the impact of design decisions while staying hands-on in complex problem-solving.
• Clear communication skills to translate technical insights into business value.
• Alignment with Rabobank's values and enthusiasm for contributing to our global mission.

Why Join Rabobank?

• Play a crucial role in shaping the future of our digital platform, enhancing customer experiences globally.
• Collaborate with passionate professionals in a dynamic tech landscape.
• Access to continuous learning and professional development opportunities.

We welcome candidates who share our commitment to innovation, collaboration, and making a positive impact on the world.