De positie
As a Solution Architect within the Innovation domain, you are responsible for shaping and realizing solution architectures across the full innovation lifecycle: from early concepts to scalable enterprise solutions.
Within GenAI and AI-driven initiatives, you help the organization create tangible business value and improve operational efficiency through pragmatic application of AI technologies. At the same time, you contribute to the broader AI transformation by helping embed new ways of working and AI capabilities into the enterprise technology landscape.
You operate at the intersection of business, technology, and architecture, ensuring that initiatives are guided by clear architectural direction, lightweight governance, and pragmatic decision-making. You balance long-term architectural vision with immediate delivery objectives and actively contribute to realizing solutions in practice.
You work closely with Architects, Product Leads, and Technology Leads in a collaborative environment where ownership and alignment are essential. You are responsible for end-to-end solution design and ensure alignment with enterprise architecture standards and strategic technology direction. This is a project-driven role where ownership, adaptability, and a hands-on mindset are critical. You are comfortable stepping beyond formal role boundaries when needed to ensure successful delivery.
Practical examples
Design end-to-end solutions aligned with the target architecture and strategic roadmap
- Prepare architecture deliverables and present them to stakeholders and governance forums
- Capture and communicate architectural decisions through Architecture Decision Records (ADRs)
- Align with Business and Enterprise Architects to ensure business value and architectural consistency
- Translate complex requirements into actionable designs for engineering teams
- Guide teams during implementation and help resolve technical challenges
- Ensure both functional and non-functional requirements (e.g. scalability, security, reliability) are met
- Identify risks early and support teams in making sound technical decisions
- Collaborate across domains and contribute to architecture communities and knowledge-sharing initiatives
Top 3 responsibilities
End-to-end solution design
You are responsible for designing scalable, future-proof solutions and translating complex business and technical context into actionable architectures for delivery teams and stakeholders.
Architectural decision-making & alignment
You drive architectural decisions, evaluate design trade-offs, and ensure alignment with stakeholders, governance processes, and enterprise standards.
Driving delivery success
You are jointly responsible for the success of the initiative, ensuring solutions are effectively implemented and deliver measurable business value.
Your development path
In this role, you will further strengthen your capabilities as a Solution Architect in an innovation-driven environment. You will gain experience across the full innovation lifecycle: from discovery and experimentation to enterprise-scale implementation. You will deepen your expertise in cloud, integration, AI, and enterprise architecture while further developing stakeholder management and architectural leadership skills through collaboration with architecture communities and cross-functional teams.
Over het bedrijf
Founded in the Netherlands, Rabobank is a leading international financial services organization with a strong cooperative foundation. The company focuses on banking, financial services, and innovation, with a strong emphasis on sustainability, digital transformation, and data-driven technologies. Rabobank operates globally and is recognized for its collaborative culture, customer-centric approach, and investments in innovation, AI, and modern technology platforms.
Wat breng jij
What you bring
Mindset & collaboration
Strong ownership mentality with a pragmatic “get things done” approach
- Comfortable operating in ambiguity and fast-changing environments
- Collaborative working style across business and technology domains
- Willingness to step beyond formal responsibilities to achieve outcomes
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Continuous learning mindset and drive for improvement
Skills & experience
Architecture & delivery
Experience as a Solution Architect or Senior Engineer transitioning into architecture
- Strong ability to translate business needs into scalable solution designs
- Experience working in Agile / DevOps environments
- Familiarity with lightweight architecture practices such as ADRs and lean governance models
Technology
Experience with cloud platforms, preferably Microsoft Azure
- Strong understanding of integration patterns, APIs, and distributed architectures
- Familiarity with data platforms and event-driven solutions
- Understanding of security, compliance, and enterprise governance principles
- Interest in or experience with AI/GenAI technologies and AI-driven solutions
Frameworks
Familiarity with architecture frameworks such as TOGAF and ArchiMate is considered a plus
Environment
You will work in an innovation-focused environment where architecture enables the transition from idea to implementation through structured collaboration, governance, and continuous alignment.
You will contribute to an active architecture community built around shared principles, recurring alignment sessions, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
This is a role with direct impact, where you help shape how innovation evolves into scalable, enterprise-ready solutions.
