Lead Azure Platform Engineer – Team Neptune

Lead the Development of a State-of-the-Art AI Platform at Rabobank

Are you ready to lead the development of a state-of-the-art AI platform that supports data scientists, analysts, and innovators across Rabobank? Do you thrive in a role where deep technical knowledge meets strategic influence? Then we’d love to hear from you.

At Rabobank, we believe in the power of data and the people behind it. That’s why we’re building One!Lab, our model development platform that helps tackle real-world challenges—from managing financial risks to fighting financial crime. Team Neptune is the driving force behind the platform’s latest spin-off, Open!Lab, an AI experimentation environment and we’re looking for a passionate Lead Azure Platform Engineer to guide us forward.

Your Mission

You’ll take technical leadership of a cross-functional squad (team Neptune), shaping the Azure-based analytics and AI experimentation environment (Open!Lab), and making sure it’s secure, stable, scalable—and inspiring to use. Whether it’s solving complex network issues or integrating cutting-edge AI tools, your work will directly support a diverse, talented user base across the bank.

You’ll lead by example—coaching engineers, championing best practices, and bridging strategy with delivery. You will closely work together with your IT lead advising on technical issues and helping to steer the team in the right direction. And you’ll do it while fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and high-performing engineering culture.

We’re looking for someone with an open personality, a strong sense of curiosity, and a hands-on go-fix mentality—someone who’s not afraid to take ownership, ask the right questions, and drive real progress.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Shape the future of our new AI and analytics platform (Open!Lab), guiding its evolution with a strong focus on scalability, security, and innovation.
• Technically lead a cross-functional engineering team, mentoring talent, setting technical direction, and fostering a collaborative, high-performing culture.
• Design and maintain robust infrastructure using Azure ML, Databricks, OpenAI, Terraform, and other cutting-edge Azure services.
• Engage with stakeholders across the organization—translating complex needs into elegant platform solutions and a clear strategic direction.
• Champion automation and security, driving continuous improvement and ensuring a smooth, secure experience for thousands of data users.

What You Bring

• 8+ years of professional experience, with at least 5 years focused on Azure-based data platforms.
• Proven expertise in deploying and managing large-scale analytics environments.
• Deep experience with Azure DevOps, CI/CD, and Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform).
• Strong grasp of Azure ML, Databricks, App Services, OpenAI, RBAC, and Entra.
• Solid knowledge of network architecture and platform security.
• A confident communicator, equally comfortable guiding engineers and advising senior stakeholders.
• Bonus points for strong Python skills and a passion for automation.
• Based in the Netherlands, with a valid work permit for the Netherlands.

Dit bieden we jou

• Gross monthly salary between €5,381 and €7,687 (scale 10)
• 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

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.