Senior Solution Architect Azure Platform

This is what we offer you

• Gross monthly salary between EUR 4,516 and EUR 6,449 (scale 09) for a 36 hour week
• Thirteenth month's salary and 8% holiday allowance
• 10% Employee Benefit Budget
• EUR 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

Bring structure to complexity. Shape the future of Azure services.

Are you someone who creates clarity where others see chaos? Can you distill technical complexity into a clear, scalable architecture? Then we’re looking for you.

We are seeking an experienced Solution Architect Microsoft Azure for a leading Dutch bank. Someone who thinks strategically, provides direction, and builds bridges between technology and the organization.

Your role

As a solution architect, you will be part of the leadership triangle — together with the product owner and tech lead — guiding three squads responsible for shaping the Azure service landscape within the bank. This includes:

• Selecting and standardizing Azure services;
• Ensuring security and compliancy for these services;
• Embedding Azure services within the bank’s broader technology ecosystem;
• Keeping an eye on the FinOps aspects of using Azure services.

You bring structure to a flood of information and diverse interests — from technical standards to organizational frameworks. You don’t just think in solutions, but in principles, frameworks, and long-term vision.

The Azure capability is part of the area Engineering Platforms, where most of Rabobank’s multi-cloud infrastructure is offered is a structured and curated in a self-service manner towards the hundreds of DevOps squads. Besides Azure the technology landscape includes on-premises, AWS and various SaaS implementations.

You’ll collaborate closely with the other solution architects in the area, each with their own area of infrastructure expertise. Together, you form the backbone of the bank’s technology strategy.

What you bring

• Deep knowledge of and experience with Public Cloud (Azure, AWS, GCP) and cloud architecture;
• The ability to think conceptually and execute practically;
• The ability to translate the big picture into actionable steps and vice versa;
• Energy and joy in aligning with squads and engineers;
• Experience working in complex enterprise environments;
• Strong communication skills (in English) and a natural sense of collaboration;
• A structured mindset and the confidence to provide direction.

The purpose of the Azure Capability

We deliver a secure and resilient Azure platform, that serves a reliable foundation for our (internal) consumers to run and grow their business.

What we offer

• A key role in Rabobank’s multi-cloud technology landscape;
• A team of experienced and passionate architects;
• Plenty of room for initiative and technological exploration;
• Hybrid working with excellent facilities;
• Competitive employment terms and conditions;

Quotes

“In every initiative I lead, I return to a core belief: true growth happens when people work together toward meaningful goals. As a Tech Lead on the Azure platform, I see my role not just as a technical guide, but as someone who provides direction, inspires collaboration, and fosters continuous learning.
The Azure environment is a reflection of that mindset — built through teamwork, driven by purpose, and designed to make a lasting difference. We’re now looking for a Solution Architect to join us on this journey — someone who shares our vision and is ready to help shape what comes next.” Nick Crouse Tech Lead Azure Platform

“One of the nice things of being a Solution Architect for the Azure platform, is that you meet colleagues from all parts of the bank. You can really make the difference by bringing your Cloud expertise, and the experience you gain about how the platform is used across the bank really helps improve the platform by bringing that expertise back towards the Azure platform teams.”
Jurjen Oskam Solution Architect Azure Platform

To be considered for this position, you must be located in the Netherlands or elsewhere in the EU and have the legal right to work in the Netherlands. We are unable to consider candidates requiring relocation from another country.