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
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Job TitleSolution Architect CJob DescriptionSolution Architect Financing, area Acquisition & Relationships
As a Solution Architect in the Financing Journey tribe, you make a difference by future proofing our landscape, designing solutions while working closely together with our business, business architect, the squads and other stakeholders within the Wholesale & Rural domain. All working together in a dynamic, international environment.
You & Your RoleAs a Solution Architect, you are primarily responsible for the squad architecture and technical solutions that fit into the (enterprise) architecture. You support the teams with technical designs, security and delivery of the solutions. You actively track market trends and translate them into solutions, ensuring that our capabilities continue to meet the needs of our organization. You guide your colleagues and management on the IT architecture within your area. You participate in proof-of-concepts, align your solution designs with your peers and your teams, you drive and obtain approvals of architectural designs, and you make sure guidelines are understood and supported by your engineers.
The Acquisition & Relationships area is responsible for optimizing the client interaction and engagement phase of the client journey. It is responsible for implementing efficient registration processes that reduce wait times and simplify onboarding of new clients. The area ensures that client information is consistently managed and accessible through global CRM solutions, allowing for personalized and responsive service. Additionally, it is responsible for Wholesale & Rural’s channel strategy and provides accessible online channels that empower clients to manage their accounts and access services independently, enhancing their overall experience.
This is achieved in close cooperation with the Client & Employee Journey Expertise Team to ensure a seamless experience for our clients, front- and mid-office employees by delivering real-time insights at their fingertips, enabling them to make informed decisions quickly. The area also orchestrates services
through the online channel, which integrates various service touchpoints into a cohesive and user-friendly platform.
Deliver ResultsTake ownership and responsibility for the quality of the squad's architecture and realized technical solutionsDesign robust systems that are easy to operate and maintain and that can last a long time while undergoing changes continuously in a fast paced IT ecosystemPro-actively monitor market developments and implement them within your areaPro-actively guide teams in HOW to move from the current state towards the Target ArchitecturesFacts & Figures36 or 40 hours per week.Work in a dynamic environment with cloud technologies such as Azure and AWS.9.5 million customers worldwide.Top 3 ResponsibilitiesDesign scalable and maintainable systems that align with the enterprise architecture.Guide teams in implementing technical solutions and adhering to architectural guidelines.Translate market trends into concrete IT solutions within the Financing domain.You will work within the Financing Journey tribe, specifically in the Acquisition & Relationships domain. Here, you collaborate closely with business architects, squads, and other stakeholders to deliver customer-centric solutions.
Together We Achieve MoreWe believe in the power of diversity. By combining our differences, we become a better bank. We’re curious to see what you can bring to our Acquisition & Relationships team.
The people in Acquisition & Relationships optimize customer interaction and ensure efficient onboarding. Collaboration is our way of working—one results-driven team within Rabobank.
Grow Yourself & the World Around YouAt Rabobank, your personal development goes hand in hand with societal progress. That’s why we invest in you and work together toward a better world. We summarize this in one sentence: “At Rabobank, you work on yourself and the world around you.”
This is reflected in your personal development budget, our hybrid work environment, and a healthy work-life balance. You’ll work on banking services for both private and business clients, as well as contribute to societal challenges like food and energy transitions.
Why Everyone Is Welcome at RabobankWe believe we are stronger when we complement each other. By embracing our differences, we bring out the best in one another. We seek diversity in knowledge, skills, and experience, as well as in gender, background, and culture. Every department strives for inclusivity and the freedom to be yourself—whoever you are. That’s what diversity and inclusion mean at Rabobank.
You & Your TalentsCustomer focus, cooperation, leadership, conceptual thinker, analytical skills and fact-based decision making are clearly essential for the role of a Solution Architect. In addition, you recognize yourself in the following:
BSc/MSc in Computer Science or another relevant studyExperience and enjoy working in large organizations with complex technical landscapesExperience in FinancingPractical experience with architecture methodologies and techniques (e.g. Archimate, DYA, TOGAF)In depth development understanding of cloud technologies such as Azure or AWS and its wide variety of services.Proven experience (5+ years) in Agile and Scrum methodologies, coupled with a DevOps mindsetWell versed in stakeholder managementMaintain a hands-on attitude, pro-active, solution orientedNetworking with peers across the bank is essentialShowing initiative and eager to grow in a dynamic environmentProven experience in mentoring and coachingGood command of English (business level) and good writing skills. Dutch is an advantageKnowledge and experience in High and Low Code is an advantageYou & the Application ProcessFor questions about working at Rabobank or the application process: Niels Diks, Corporate Recruiter via niels.diks@rabobank.nl.Once you’ve submitted your CV and motivation letter, you’ll receive a response as soon as possible. If there’s an initial match, the selection process includes two interviews in person. An assessment will also be part of the procedure.You can find answers to the most frequently asked questions on rabobank.jobs/en/faq;A security check is part of the process;We respect your privacy.