Front-end IT Engineer Innovation

At a glance

We're looking for an Front End IT Engineer within the Innovation department who operates at the forefront of technological developments in the banking industry. Do you like working in multidisciplinary teams where you can design, develop and test innovative propositions and processes, and translate them into scalable, secure, and compliant production systems if proven successful? Are you able to focus on the front-end of the various applications, but also abloe to contribute to more generic / back-end work if and when the job-to-be-done so requires? Then we're looking for you! Please continue reading and apply online to this vacancy!

Currently there a three focus domains in the Innovation Department: Digital Assets, AI and Embedded Banking, all exploring the use of emerging technologies with a prominent role of (agentic) AI. In your (front-end) engineering expertise you will support all three domains and play a vital role in launching awesome innovations!

We have two vacancies, one for the iOS and one for the Android ecosystem.

Your job

In your job you...

• ... focus on developing mobile applications for iOs or Android and will act as the de-facto domain expert for the broader team. Additionally, you help in Web Frontend and / or Backend development areas if needed.
• ... take ownership of the more complex front-end components and features.
• ... are willing and able to contribute to more generic development work and architectural decisions. You ensure high standards in performance, accessibility, security, and code quality. You are involved throughout the full development lifecycle as the situation requires: from refinement and design to delivery and production support.
• ... collaborate closely with backend engineers, product owners and UX designers, translating designs into functional components, ensuring flawless user experiences. You work hand-in-hand with teams responsible for maintaining APIs from which our applications source their content.
• ... actively contribute to improving development standards, testing strategies, and tooling.
• ... support and mentor less experienced developers within the team, especially on “front-end” topics.

Working environment

You will join a collaborative team of innovators, AI specialists and IT engineers who explore, build and scale innovative banking solutions and processes. We work as a self-organizing, multidisciplinary Agile team. The team balances fast experimentation with the reliability required for secure, production-ready financial capabilities.

You will collaborate closely with:

• Product experts and innovation teams
• Client Units and our challenger banks to validate demand and shape solutions
• Legal, Information Security, Compliance and Risk
• Engineers across ABN AMRO who work on integration and platform foundations

Our (team) culture values ownership, craftsmanship, experimentation and a pragmatic approach to delivering measurable business value. It supports learning, experimentation and innovation. You'll participate in Innovation Tech Hackathons for instance. On top you have the chance to work on high-impact innovative solutions used by ABN AMRO and external partners.

Your profile

You are an experienced engineer who enjoys solving complex problems and building high-quality, scalable IT systems. You communicate clearly, challenge ideas when needed and stay calm and structured in exploratory environments. You enjoy learning new tools and languages and are interested in the broader banking industry.

You bring:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field
• At least five years of experience and thorough knowledge of  Swift and iOS development, or Kotlin and Android development
• A clear vision on the future of mobile development
• Capacitor plugins development experience
• SDK development experience
• Experience working with API specifications (API First)
• Familiarity with CI/CD, Git and Azure DevOps
• Web development with Vue.js and TypeScript experience or willingness to learn
• Java Spring Boot Backend API development experience or willingness to learn
• In-depth expertise in areas such as architectural principles, testing methodologies, security risks, continuous delivery, and cloud infrastructure
• A proactive approach to improving code quality, reliability and engineering practices

We are offering

We believe it is important to be a good employer. Joining us means stepping into a role with impact, supported by excellent employment conditions that foster your job satisfaction, development, and wellbeing.

In addition, we offer:

• An attractive gross monthly salary based on a 36‑hour work week, including holiday allowance and a flexible benefit budget. 
• An excellent pension scheme, ensuring that you are well prepared for the future.
• Flexibility in working: working from home is possible in consultation with your team and depending on your role. We will provide an ergonomic home office setup for you.
• Plenty of room for relaxation with five weeks of vacation per year, supplemented by two mandatory days off. You can also purchase up to four additional weeks of vacation annually.
• Five “Banking for better days”: extra days off that you can use for personal development or volunteer work.
• Personal development is key: you receive a development budget of €1,000 per year, which can accumulate up to €3,000.
• An annual public transport pass with free public transportation throughout the Netherlands for both business and private use.

You can find more information about our employment conditions and salary scales in our Collective Labour Agreement (CLA), which applies to this vacancy.

Interested?

Interested? Please apply online to this vacancy. Do you want to learn more about this role? Please contact: Perry Koorevaar, Head of Embedded Banking (perry.koorrevaar@nl.abnamro.com). We look forward to meeting you.

Your Future: Inclusive, Innovative, Sustainable

At ABN AMRO, we believe in "Banking for better, for generations to come." Equal opportunities for everyone are a crucial foundation, as we strive for an inclusive culture where all employees feel seen, heard, and valued. Our vision of being a personal bank in the digital age aligns perfectly with the demand for surprising insights and innovative solutions, born from a diverse interplay of cultures and experiences. We focus on customer experience, sustainability, and building a future-proof bank, conducting annual reviews to ensure equal pay for equal work. Join a bank that embraces ingenuity and ambition, and make an impact with us for a better future.

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Disclaimer external recruitment agencies

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