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Description
For one of the main banking clients based in Utrecht we are looking for an Solution Architect to carry out the infra automation of solutions.
| Responsibilities |
Infrastructure Automation:
- Design and implement automated infrastructure solutions to enhance operational efficiency.
- Develop frameworks for automating deployment, monitoring, and scaling of infrastructure (using tools like Ansible, Terraform, or similar).
- Optimize the use of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) for infrastructure services.
- Collaborate with DevOps teams to drive continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD) practices across the infrastructure.
Storage Solutions:
- Architect scalable, secure, and high-performing storage solutions to meet the bank’s data needs.
- Design storage architectures (SAN, NAS, Object Storage) that can handle the demands of modern banking services.
- Implement backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity solutions for storage.
Data Lake Development:
- Architect and implement a scalable, resilient, and secure data lake infrastructure to support data analytics and machine learning initiatives.
- Integrate the data lake with various data sources, ensuring real-time and batch processing capabilities.
Network Integration:
- Ensure the infrastructure and storage solutions are seamlessly integrated into the bank's network architecture.
- Collaborate with network engineers to design network topologies that support low-latency, high-availability access to storage and data lake resources.
Collaboration & Stakeholder Management:
- Work closely with various stakeholders, including IT operations, data engineering, and security teams, to align architectural strategies with business objectives.
- Serve as the technical advisor on infrastructure projects, providing guidance on best practices, tools, and technologies.
Security & Compliance:
- Ensure all infrastructure solutions comply with relevant banking regulations and industry standards (ISO, GDPR, etc.).
- Implement security best practices across automation, storage, and data lake solutions, ensuring data integrity and protection.
| Requirements |
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
- Minimum of 7+ years of experience in IT architecture, with a strong focus on infrastructure automation, storage solutions, and data lake architectures.
- Proven experience in designing and implementing automated infrastructure using tools like Terraform, Ansible, Puppet, or Chef.
- Expertise in containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Deep understanding of storage architectures (SAN, NAS, Object Storage) and their integration with cloud and on-premise systems.
- Hands-on experience with data lake technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark, AWS S3, Azure Data Lake).
- Familiarity with network design, including VPNs, firewalls, load balancers, and network security.
- Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and hybrid cloud architecture.
- Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to influence and guide technical and non-technical teams.
| Job Details |
- Start Date: ASAP
- Permanent Position
- Hybrid Setting
For inquiries, contact Alexander Mungkorn, Delivery Consultant, at
Michael Bailey International is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
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