Solution Architect Infrastructure AWS

The Infrastructure & Technology Solution Architect delivers solution architectures within scope of the technology architecture of ABN AMRO Clearing Bank. The architect oversees the complete technology landscape and ensures a well-integrated global platform and technology. The Infrastructure & Technology Architect will deliver solutions, consultancy, architecture, and process enablement activities, working closely with other departments to ensure the implementation of optimal IT solutions.

Key Responsibilities: Deliver Solution Intents and govern implementation of IT architecture solutions that align with business goals and technical requirements; Provide platform engineering consultancy to internal teams, ensuring best practices and optimal use of technology; Enable and streamline processes within CoE Architecture to enhance efficiency and effectiveness; Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and address technical challenges; Develop and maintain documentation for IT systems, processes, and procedures.

Requirements: You have a minimum of 5 years of work experience in the IT Infrastructure and Technology domain, within a comparably complex environment (high stakes, in- & external stakeholders, complex IT environment, different time zones and diverse cultures). You have experience with IT architecture and can think on a conceptual level. You have strategic and analytical skills and the ability to understand, inspire and activate others.

In more detail: Minimum of 5 years of experience in IT engineering, with a focus on platform engineering, architecture, and process enablement. Knowledge and experience in one or more of the areas below is considered a plus: Knowledge of the different aspects of IT architecture (technology architecture; application platforms, data structures and interaction patterns, data security aspects); Experience with Cloud Platform Architecture (AWS is a plus); Containerized, serverless, and cloud-native applications; Scalable, high-performance enterprise products; Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools like CDK / Ansible; Experience with DevOps practices and tools (e.g., Gitlab pipelines, code scanning); Familiarity with ITIL or other IT service management frameworks; Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team; Strong communication and interpersonal skills; Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment; Knowledge and experience in architecture implementations and related methods and tools, such as TOGAF and Archimate; Self-starter who readily assumes responsibility.

Creative mindset and capable of assessing and evaluating risks. Fluent in speaking and writing business English (leading language).