About the role
Join the File Transfer Services (FTS) team at a leading Dutch bank as a Lead Engineer DevOps. You will help design, build, and migrate the next generation of the bank's external file transfer platform. This is a secondment position with the explicit intention of transitioning to a permanent role.
You'll work with a diverse, international team in English, taking end-to-end ownership of the infrastructure supporting all file transfers across the bank's private cloud environment.
Responsibilities
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Develop and manage Infrastructure as Code for file transfer services
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Collaborate with DevOps teams to design and optimise CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes
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Implement and automate DevSecOps security measures to mitigate vulnerabilities and threats
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Identify architectural risks and drive mitigation strategies
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Monitor platform performance, identify bottlenecks, and optimise for efficiency and reliability
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Establish proactive alerting and incident-response procedures
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Produce clear documentation of architecture, configuration, and operational procedures
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Mentor junior team members and foster knowledge sharing
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Lead the migration of consumers to the new external file transfer service
Work environment
You'll be part of the FTS team, a diverse group working across nationalities and age groups in a collaborative, English-speaking environment. The role operates on a hybrid basis, combining on-site and remote work. The team is responsible for all file transfer infrastructure within the bank's private cloud, requiring strong coordination with broader DevOps and security functions.
Requirements
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Hands-on experience with Managed File Transfer protocols and Axway tooling (Transfer CFT and/or SecureTransport; Gateway/Flow Manager a plus)
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Proven expertise in Infrastructure as Code and automation using Ansible in Azure DevOps or GitLab CI/CD environments
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Strong knowledge of PKI fundamentals: certificate chains, trust models, TLS, SSH keys, and certificate renewal processes
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Solid Linux fundamentals: scripting, service management, log analysis, and permissions
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Networking basics: inbound/outbound flows, firewalls, load balancers, and port management
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Demonstrated experience migrating or transforming an MFT platform
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Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting capabilities
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Excellent collaborative communication skills and fluent English
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Senior or Lead-level seniority
Nice-to-have: Python and/or Java; monitoring with Grafana/Prometheus and dashboard creation; security hardening experience.
What we offer
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Competitive salary based on ITSync pay scale 11-12
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Secondment contract with explicit option to transition to permanent employment
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Hybrid working arrangement with flexibility for home-office and on-site collaboration
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Commuting and home-office allowance
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Competitive vacation scheme and standard employment benefits
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Continuous professional development and training opportunities
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Mentoring and career development support within ITSync
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Pre-employment screening applies (banking sector standard)
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Relocation package is available for non-Dutch residents
