Solution Architect Infrastructure (AWS)

Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands. Candidate must live in the Netherlands.

Company

Architecture engagement delivering technology solutions and platform enablement for ABN AMRO Clearing Bank.

What you will do

• Deliver solution intents and govern the implementation of IT architecture solutions aligned with business goals and technical requirements.
• Provide platform engineering consultancy to internal teams and promote effective technology practices.
• Enable and streamline architecture processes within the Center of Excellence.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve technical challenges.
• Develop and maintain documentation for IT systems, processes, and procedures.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in IT infrastructure and technology, including IT engineering, platform engineering, architecture, and process enablement, in a comparably complex environment.
• Experience with IT architecture and the ability to think conceptually, supported by strategic and analytical skills.
• Ability to understand, inspire, and activate stakeholders across complex environments, time zones, and cultures.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-starter who assumes responsibility, evaluates risks, and applies a creative mindset.
• Fluent spoken and written business English is required.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of IT architecture aspects, including technology architecture, application platforms, data structures, interaction patterns, and data security.
• Experience with cloud platform architecture; AWS is a plus.
• Experience with containerized, serverless, and cloud-native applications and scalable, high-performance enterprise products.
• Experience with infrastructure as code tools such as CDK or Ansible.
• Experience with DevOps practices and tools such as GitLab pipelines and code scanning.
• Familiarity with ITIL or other IT service management frameworks.
• Knowledge of architecture implementation methods and tools such as TOGAF and ArchiMate.

Culture & Benefits

• 36 hours per week.
• Start as soon as possible.
• Engagement ends on 30 April 2027, with a possible extension.
• ZZP and contracting arrangements are allowed.