Architect - IT Architect (Domein Architect/Solution Architect) at Rabobank

Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Sep, 26

Salary

7183.0

Posted On

24 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Solution Architecture, Cloud-Native Architecture, Microservices, Event-Driven Systems, Distributed Systems, Stakeholder Management, Kubernetes, Containerized Platforms, CI/CD Pipelines, DevOps, Observability, Platform Engineering, Developer Experience, System Design, Technical Mentoring, Strategic Planning

Industry

Banking

Description

This is what we offer you Gross monthly salary between € 5.030 and € 7.183 (scale 09). 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 View all our benefits. Job Title Architect - IT Architect (Domein Architect/Solution Architect) Job Description At Rabobank we want to deliver the best services possible for our engineers, and you as Solution Architect can play a central role in providing them. You & your role As a Solution Architect within Tech4Dev, you shape the architecture that enables Rabobank engineers to build, test, and run high-quality software at scale. You work on platform and engineering capabilities that support the full software development lifecycle, from development to operations. You design and evolve cloud-native solutions that integrate seamlessly with CI/CD pipelines, developer platforms, and observability ecosystems. You translate architectural vision into practical, reusable designs and standards that engineers can adopt and build upon in their daily work—combining strategic direction with hands-on guidance. Working closely with engineers, Product Owners, and fellow architects, you influence how over 8,000 engineers and 400+ teams deliver secure, reliable, and scalable solutions. Examples for practices Define and evolve architecture for developer platforms and engineering capabilities within Tech4Dev Establish standards and guardrails for integrating capabilities into CI/CD pipelines and engineering workflows Design reusable patterns that improve scalability, reliability, and developer experience Guide squads in adopting cloud-native, observable, and resilient system designs Facts & figures 36–40 hours per week Enabling 400+ teams across the bank 9.5 million customers worldwide Top 3 responsibilities You set and roadmap solution direction across different squads within Tech4Dev. You create and socialize end-to-end designs and solution architecture with squads, architecture colleagues, Product Owners, and other stakeholders. You mentor and coach squads to implement the architecture and support them with challenges throughout the DevOps cycle. Together we achieve more than alone “This is not an ivory-tower role — we build architecture that engineers use every day, creating solutions that are scalable, reliable, and easy to adopt across the organization.” — Solution Architect, Tech4Dev. Within Tech4Dev, collaboration is key: you work as one solution-oriented team, enabling engineering capabilities that are used across the bank. About Tech4Dev Our area Tech4Dev has the vision to enable a frictionless software development journey for all Rabobank engineers. From development to operations, we ensure all engineers can deliver high-quality, secure, and robust software that adheres to Rabobank standards. Our services support the full software development lifecycle, including development tooling, CI/CD orchestration, testing capabilities, platform engineering, and developer experience improvements. Work on yourself and the world around you at the same time At Rabobank, your development and that of society go hand in hand. You’ll see this reflected in your personal development budget, hybrid working environment, and a healthy work-life balance. Why everyone is welcome at Rabobank We believe we become stronger through people who complement each other. By embracing our differences, we bring out the best in one another. You & your talent Must-haves: At least 3 years of Solution Architecture experience in complex enterprise environments Strong understanding of cloud-native architectures (microservices, event-driven systems) Experience with scalable and distributed systems Ability to translate architectural vision into practical designs and standards adopted by teams Strong communication and stakeholder management skills Nice to have: Experience with Kubernetes and containerized platforms Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices Knowledge of observability, monitoring, and engineering platforms Experience with platform engineering or developer experience domains You & the application process You can apply for the Solution Architect Tech4Dev vacancy at Rabobank, until fulfilment. Questions about working at Rabobank and the process? Ashley Lumbantobing, IT Recruiter via ashley.lumbantobing@rabobank.nl If you are invited for an interview, Bo, our virtual assistant, will contact you via SMS and email to schedule it. Answers to frequently asked questions can be found at Rabobank rabobank.jobs/en/faq A reliability check is part of the procedure. We respect your privacy. To be considered for this position, you must be located in the Netherlands and have the legal right to work in the Netherlands. We are unable to consider candidates requiring relocation from another country. #LI-AL2 Rabobank is a cooperative bank with a mission. Together with our stakeholders, we have been dedicated to creating a future-proof society and tackling major societal challenges for 125 years. In the Netherlands, we serve retail and corporate customers; globally we focus on the Food & Agriculture sector. Our starting point is: together we can achieve more than we could alone. For big or small challenges, in every area people join forces in search of solutions. Rabobank has been doing this for 125 years. And we will continue to grow a better world together.

Responsibilities

The role involves shaping the architecture for developer platforms and engineering capabilities to enable high-quality software delivery at scale. You will create end-to-end designs, set solution roadmaps, and mentor squads throughout the DevOps cycle.