Devops coach - data engineering (cdo) (amsterdam)

Do you want to be part of the Data Revolution in the banking industry? Do you have a strong passion for data and do you agree that data is at the core of creating value for customers? Does working in a complex environment energize you? Then come help us unlock the power of data at the Central Data Office (CDO) of ABN AMRO! 

As a DevOps Coach you have the ambition to challenge and support (or: boost?) the Data Engineering teams with CDO to continuously improve their software development and operations practices. With your analytical skills and experience with Agile and DevOps, you help us further transform to an IT organisation that puts customers and employees first and support team optimally.
 

As a DevOps coach, you will play a pivotal role in mentoring and guiding our teams to adopt and excel in Agile and DevOps practices. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to drive the implementation of Agile and DevOps methodologies, further the CI/CD practices, and improve overall delivery performance. Your role and contribution are constantly varying, and you know how to adapt your style accordingly.

Some examples of your responsibilities:
-    Promote and coach teams and leadership on Agile and DevOps best practices, tools and methodologies
-    Evaluate current DevOps processes and practices and identify areas for improvement
-    Have performance dialogues with teams and management and jointly determine potential improvements
-    Facilitate workshops, training sessions, and hands-on labs to enhance team skills
-    Foster a culture of continuous improvement and automation
-    Encourage a collaborative environment between DevOps teams
-    Stay current with industry trends and advancements in Agile and DevOps practices and tools
-    Be a thought leader in continuous DevOps transition of the grids, where you use your expertise to steer the transformation and support management
 

You work together with your DevOps colleague. You have your own area of interest and responsibilities. The bank strives for a uniform approach towards IT transformation, and you will shape this for your area of interest. Your stakeholder field consists of DevOps teams as well as Grid Owners, IT Leads, (Lead) Product Owners and Chapter leads. You guide them in further growth of the organization by informing, inspiring and advising.

-    Proven experience in an Agile and DevOps role with a strong coaching or mentoring component
-    Knowledge of Lean, Agile and DevOps methodologies and practices (Agile scaling methods, SAFe, LeSS, Nexus)
-    Knowledge of software development practices including CI/CD practices
-    Knowledge and experience in Lean (Six Sigma)
-    Excellent cooperation, communication and interpersonal skills
-    Ability to build rapport, and inspire and motivate teams
-    Ability to achieve results, working with a diverse set of stakeholders
-    Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to challenges

If you do not meet all the above requirements, but have a strong drive to succeed, we are motivating you to send your application.  

The success of our organization depends on the quality of our people and the ideas that they have. Care, Collaboration and Courage are our key values. Truly surprising insights and innovative solutions for our clients result from an interplay of cultures, knowledge and experience. Diversity is therefore extremely important to our organization. To ensure that everyone at ABN AMRO can develop their talents, we encourage an inclusive culture in which all colleagues feel engaged and appreciated. 

A few examples of our excellent terms of employment:
-    A good work-life balance, and help on boost your vitality and fitness
-    A competitive salary and an additional benefit budget of 11% with which you can buy flexible terms of employment
-    Five weeks of holiday per year
-    A personal development budget of €1000 per year and various internal trainings
-    A high degree of responsibility and freedom to finish your tasks
-    Good set of facilities for remote working
 

Are you interested? Please respond to this vacancy. For any questions, please reach out to Marcel Kramer (marcel.kramer@nl.abnamro.com). We would love to meet you!

Our data heart is beating, yours as well? Apply!  

To apply for this role, please submit your cover letter and CV. Following a review of your application, selected candidates will be invited to complete a skills assessment. Upon successful completion, you will be invited to participate in a first-round interview, where we will delve deeper into your background and aspirations. If you progress to the next stage, you will engage in a second-round interview, focusing on specific projects and team compatibility. Finally, if both parties are aligned, we will extend an offer to join our team! We eagerly await your application and the chance to welcome you aboard. 
 

The success of our organisation depends on the quality of our people and the ideas that they have. Truly surprising insights and innovative solutions for our clients result from an interplay of cultures, knowledge and experience. Diversity is therefore extremely important to our organisation. To ensure that everyone at ABN AMRO can develop their talents, we encourage an inclusive culture in which all colleagues feel engaged and appreciated.

External recruitment agencies need to have a signed agreement with ABN AMRO BANK N.V., executed by a Talent Acquisition Specialist, when submitting a resume to a vacancy. In addition, a recruitment agency can only submit a resume when invited by a Talent Acquisition Specialist to join the search for a right candidate. All unsolicited resumes sent to us will be considered property of ABN AMRO BANK N.V. In this case, ABN AMRO will not be held liable to pay a placement fee.