Freelance IT Architect (ZZP)

The Infrastructure & Technology Solution Architect delivers solution architectures within scope of the technology architecture of the 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.

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);