NB: For this role we can only consider candidates who carry an EU citizenship as we cannot offer visa sponsorship. We would like to consider candidates who are based in Amsterdam.

Would you like to advise leading financial institutions on their core banking transformation strategies? Are you interested in guiding clients through the modernization of their legacy banking systems? Do you want to work on high-impact projects across multiple banks, shaping the future of financial technology?

Our client is a top-tier strategic consulting firm that helps leading banks and financial institutions modernize their core banking systems. They are looking for an expert IT Architect or consultant to advise and guide their clients through complex digital transformations, from legacy platforms to cutting-edge, cloud-native solutions. The biggest challenge? Every client is at a different stage in their journey-your role is to design tailored strategies that align with their unique business and technical needs.

I’m looking for someone who:

• Has at least 5 years of working experience, preferably in strategic consulting, rather than being solely implementation-oriented.
• Has hands-on experience with core banking platforms such as Temenos T24, Finacle, Mambu, Oracle FLEXCUBE, FIS Profile, Avaloq, ThoughtMachine, or 10x.
• Understands end-to-end banking processes, including payments (SWIFT, SEPA, RTGS), lending, deposits, and customer onboarding.
• Has expertise in modernizing legacy banking systems and knowledge of Open Banking standards and APIs.
• Can design and implement microservices architectures and has a strong grasp of SOA and APIs (REST, SOAP).
• Has experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and cloud-native services (Kubernetes, Docker, serverless computing).
• Is proficient in Java, C#, Python, and scripting languages such as Shell, Python, or Perl.
• Understands event-driven and distributed systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ).
• Has strong knowledge of relational (Oracle, PostgreSQL, SQL Server) and NoSQL (MongoDB, Cassandra) databases.
• Is familiar with banking regulatory frameworks (PSD2, GDPR, PCI-DSS) and security best practices, including IAM and data encryption.

Who is interested in:

• Advising leading banks on their core banking transformation strategies.
• Helping financial institutions modernize their legacy systems and adopt cloud technologies.
• Developing and presenting architectural roadmaps to C-level stakeholders.
• Working on large-scale integrations using middleware solutions like IBM WebSphere, MuleSoft, and Apache Camel.
• Bringing AI/ML innovations into banking processes, such as fraud detection and credit risk modeling.

For a company who:

• Can offer you a base salary according to your experience, ranging from €55.000 to €120.000 per year (including holiday allowance).
• Provides excellent benefits, including a pension plan, performance bonus (around 10-15%), commuting reimbursement, health insurance, and more.
• Works with top-tier financial institutions to shape the future of banking technology.
• Can offer a hybrid working arrangement with an office in Amsterdam
• Drives professional development and career growth.

We know we ask a lot, but encourage you to apply even if you fit 80% of the role.

Apply now! Chat first? Call Nezar Lourens at 020 305 8545 or email nezar.lourens@darwinrecruitment.com to learn more about this exciting opportunity.

Keywords: Core Banking, Temenos T24, Finacle, Mambu, Oracle FLEXCUBE, FIS Profile, Avaloq, ThoughtMachine, 10x, Digital Transformation, Open Banking, APIs, Microservices, SOA, Cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP), Kubernetes, Docker, Java, C#, Python, Kafka, RabbitMQ, Banking Compliance (PSD2, GDPR, PCI-DSS)

Darwin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Nezar Lourens