Solutions Architect

Michael Bailey Associates; Randstad; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits package

Hybrid working model

Opportunities for learning and certification

Job summary

A leading international bank in the Netherlands is seeking an OpenShift Architect to design, build, and evolve a secure, scalable container platform for banking applications. This role requires significant expertise in OpenShift and Kubernetes. The ideal candidate will be responsible for defining architecture standards and driving cloud-native principles across teams. The position offers competitive salary, hybrid working model, and opportunities for career growth within a stable organization.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an OpenShift Architect or Senior OpenShift/Kubernetes Engineer.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of Red Hat OpenShift and Kubernetes.
• Experience with container security, networking, and storage.

Responsibilities

• Design and own the enterprise OpenShift architecture (on-prem and/or cloud).
• Define standards, blueprints, and best practices for Kubernetes and container platforms.
• Drive adoption of cloud-native and DevOps principles across development teams.

Skills

OpenShift architecture

Kubernetes

Container security

CI/CD tooling

Strong communication skills

Tools

Red Hat OpenShift

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

OpenShift Architect

For a leading international bank in the Netherlands, we are looking for an OpenShift Architect to help design, build, and evolve a secure, scalable, and enterprise-grade container platform. In this role, you will be responsible for shaping the OpenShift strategy that supports mission‑critical banking applications used by millions of customers.

You will work at the intersection of architecture, platform engineering, security, and DevOps, acting as a technical authority for container platforms and cloud‑native solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and own the enterprise OpenShift architecture (on‑prem and/or cloud)
• Define standards, blueprints, and best practices for Kubernetes and container platforms
• Drive adoption of cloud‑native and DevOps principles across development teams
• Implement and guide CI/CD, GitOps, and automation strategies
• Ensure platform security, resilience, observability, and compliance with banking regulations
• Act as a trusted advisor to engineering teams and senior stakeholders
• Support troubleshooting and continuous improvement of the platform

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as an OpenShift Architect or Senior OpenShift/Kubernetes Engineer
• Strong hands‑on knowledge of Red Hat OpenShift and Kubernetes
• Experience with container security, networking, and storage
• Knowledge of CI/CD tooling, GitOps, and Infrastructure as Code
• Experience in large‑scale or regulated environments (banking or financial services is a plus)
• Strong communication skills and the ability to translate technical concepts to stakeholders

Nice to Have

• Red Hat certifications (RHCSA, RHCE, or OpenShift certifications)
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Familiarity with service mesh, observability, and SRE practices

What’s in It for You

• Work on high‑impact, mission‑critical platforms in a complex enterprise environment
• Long‑term role within a stable and well‑funded organization
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Hybrid working model and flexible hours
• Opportunities for learning, certification, and career growth

Location

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Information Technology and Finance
• Financial Services, Banking, and IT Services and IT Consulting

Apply directly via LinkedIn or reach out for more information. We look forward to connecting with experienced OpenShift professionals who want to make a real impact in the financial sector.

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