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You will be a valued member of the programme team and work collaboratively with the Programme Technical / Architecture Lead, a squad of integration developers, cross-vendor partners and the Design Authority governance board.\nIn this role, you will:\nDefine and own the end-to-end integration architecture and strategy on MuleSoft (API-led connectivity - system, process and experience APIs - and event-driven patterns).\nEstablish reusable integration patterns, standards and a canonical data model, aligned with Rabobank enterprise architecture and governed by the Design Authority.\nLead solution design and delivery for approximately 45-55 integrations across internal (core banking, CRM / Siebel, risk, pricing, data) and external platforms.\nProvide technical leadership, design and code reviews, and mentoring to integration developers.\nOwn non-functional requirements: scalability, resilience, performance, security (OAuth2, mTLS, tokenisation), observability and error handling.\nManage cross-vendor dependencies and technical alignment across the SI, Deloitte (implementation partner), nCino, Brilliance and Taktile / Experian.\nDrive DevOps maturity - CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, version control and release management for integration assets.\nSupport data readiness, migration orchestration and reconciliation across the current and target landscapes.\nPlan and estimate integration work within an Agile / SAFe model; manage backlog, risks, issues and quality.\nEstablish the integration run and support model, ensuring a smooth transition from build into a stable, maintainable operation.\nReport progress, risks and key technical decisions to programme leadership and architecture governance.\nWork model\nWe believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role's business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring time in our Utrecht office. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.\nThe working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you're engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.\nWhat you need to have to be considered\n8+ years in enterprise integration, including 3+ years leading integration teams or squads.\nProven delivery of large, complex, multi-vendor transformation programmes - ideally in financial services or lending.\nExpertise with the MuleSoft Anypoint Platform and API-led connectivity, including API Manager, Runtime Fabric / CloudHub, DataWeave and RAML / OpenAPI.\nStrong track record designing integrations across packaged platforms (e.g. Salesforce / nCino) and legacy technologies (e.g. Pega, Java), as well as across integration patterns such as REST / SOAP, event-driven and streaming (JMS, Kafka), messaging, batch and data integration.\nProven command of security standards: OAuth2 / OIDC, mTLS, API policies, encryption and secrets management.\nSound knowledge of enterprise-architecture concepts, canonical data modelling and API governance.\nHands-on experience with DevOps tooling: Git, Maven, MUnit, Jenkins / Azure DevOps, and monitoring and observability practices.\nStrong technical leadership and decision-making capability; able to balance delivery pace with architectural integrity.\nExcellent stakeholder management across business, IT, architecture and vendors.\nStructured, outcome-driven, and comfortable operating where data, policy and architecture evolve in parallel.\nCoaching mindset with a proven ability to build high-performing, multidisciplinary teams.\nBachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent experience.\n\nThese will help you stand out\nMuleSoft Certified Integration Architect; TOGAF; or relevant Salesforce / nCino certifications.\nExperience with Pega, SAP and data-migration tooling.\nFamiliarity with the lending / credit domain (origination, pricing, decisioning).\nSAFe / Agile certification.\nWorking proficiency in Dutch (English is required).\n\nWe're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. 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