Senior System Architect

About the role

<p data-path-to-node="2">At Sytac, we build high-performing engineering teams for leading organizations. We combine a pragmatic, people-first culture with technical craftsmanship - giving architects the autonomy to design and automate massive ecosystems while professionalizing the platform craft within high-security environments.</p> <p data-path-to-node="3">For <strong data-path-to-node="3" data-index-in-node="4">our client</strong> in the financial sector, we are looking for a <strong data-path-to-node="3" data-index-in-node="61">Senior System Architect/Engineer</strong> with deep expertise in <strong data-path-to-node="3" data-index-in-node="117">Kubernetes (AKS)</strong>. You will be a key driver in building and scaling large-scale Kubernetes platforms, ensuring they are robust, secure, and future-proof.</p> <h3 data-path-to-node="4">🛠 What you'll do</h3> <ul data-path-to-node="5"> <li> <p data-path-to-node="5,0,0"><strong data-path-to-node="5,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">Platform Architecture</strong>: Design and lead the construction of enterprise-grade Kubernetes platforms within a complex banking landscape.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="5,1,0"><strong data-path-to-node="5,1,0" data-index-in-node="0">AKS Specialist</strong>: Act as the subject matter expert for <strong data-path-to-node="5,1,0" data-index-in-node="53">Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)</strong>, optimizing clusters for performance, scalability, and high availability.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="5,2,0"><strong data-path-to-node="5,2,0" data-index-in-node="0">Automation-First</strong>: Drive the implementation of Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/Bicep) and advanced CI/CD pipelines to automate platform delivery.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="5,3,0"><strong data-path-to-node="5,3,0" data-index-in-node="0">Security & Compliance</strong>: Implement rigorous security controls and policy management (Azure Policy, OPA/Gatekeeper) to meet stringent financial regulations.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="5,4,0"><strong data-path-to-node="5,4,0" data-index-in-node="0">Strategy & Vision</strong>: Step up from execution to high-level design, creating systemic diagrams and roadmaps for the future of the platform.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="5,5,0"><strong data-path-to-node="5,5,0" data-index-in-node="0">Lead by Example</strong>: Guide engineering squads, establishing best practices for container orchestration and cloud-native architecture.</p> </li> </ul> <h3 data-path-to-node="6">✅ What we're looking for</h3> <ul data-path-to-node="7"> <li> <p data-path-to-node="7,0,0"><strong data-path-to-node="7,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">Senior Expertise</strong>: 7+ years in System Engineering or Architecture with a heavy focus on cloud-native technologies.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="7,1,0"><strong data-path-to-node="7,1,0" data-index-in-node="0">K8s Mastery</strong>: Deep-dive knowledge of <strong data-path-to-node="7,1,0" data-index-in-node="36">Kubernetes</strong> internals, networking (CNI), and storage.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="7,2,0"><strong data-path-to-node="7,2,0" data-index-in-node="0">Azure Expert</strong>: Extensive experience with <strong data-path-to-node="7,2,0" data-index-in-node="40">AKS</strong> and the broader Azure ecosystem.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="7,3,0"><strong data-path-to-node="7,3,0" data-index-in-node="0">Automation Pro</strong>: Proficient in <strong data-path-to-node="7,3,0" data-index-in-node="30">Terraform</strong> and building complex pipelines in <strong data-path-to-node="7,3,0" data-index-in-node="74">Azure DevOps</strong> or GitHub Actions.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="7,4,0"><strong data-path-to-node="7,4,0" data-index-in-node="0">Soft Skills</strong>: A calm, productive problem-solver who can navigate high uncertainty and complex stakeholder environments.< The listing location is Amsterdam.

Key facts

What you'll do

• <p data-path-to-node="2">At Sytac, we build high-performing engineering teams for leading organizations.
• We combine a pragmatic, people-first culture with technical craftsmanship - giving architects the autonomy to design and automate massive ecosystems while professionalizing the platform craft within high-security environments.</p> <p data-path-to-node="3">For <strong data-path-to-node="3" data-index-in-node="4">our client</strong> in the financial sector, we are looking for a <strong data-path-to-node="3" data-index-in-node="61">Senior System Architect/Engineer</strong> with deep expertise in <strong data-path-to-node="3" data-index-in-node="117">Kubernetes (AKS)</strong>.
• You will be a key driver in building and scaling large-scale Kubernetes platforms, ensuring they are robust, secure, and future-proof.</p> <h3 data-path-to-node="4">🛠 What you'll do</h3> <ul data-path-to-node="5"> <li> <p data-path-to-node="5,0,0"><strong data-path-to-node="5,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">Platform Architecture</strong>: Design and lead the construction of enterprise-grade Kubernetes platforms within a complex banking landscape.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="5,1,0"><strong data-path-to-node="5,1,0" data-index-in-node="0">AKS Specialist</strong>: Act as the subject matter expert for <strong data-path-to-node="5,1,0" data-index-in-node="53">Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)</strong>, optimizing clusters for performance, scalability, and high availability.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="5,2,0"><strong data-path-to-node="5,2,0" data-index-in-node="0">Automation-First</strong>: Drive the implementation of Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/Bicep) and advanced CI/CD pipelines to automate platform delivery.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="5,3,0"><strong data-path-to-node="5,3,0" data-index-in-node="0">Security & Compliance</strong>: Implement rigorous security controls and policy management (Azure Policy, OPA/Gatekeeper) to meet stringent financial regulations.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="5,4,0"><strong data-path-to-node="5,4,0" data-index-in-node="0">Strategy & Vision</strong>: Step up from execution to high-level design, creating systemic diagrams and roadmaps for the future of the platform.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="5,5,0"><strong data-path-to-node="5,5,0" data-index-in-node="0">Lead by Example</strong>: Guide engineering squads, establishing best practices for container orchestration and cloud-native architecture.</p> </li> </ul> <h3 data-path-to-node="6">✅ What we're looking for</h3> <ul data-path-to-node="7"> <li> <p data-path-to-node="7,0,0"><strong data-path-to-node="7,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">Senior Expertise</strong>: 7+ years in System Engineering or Architecture with a heavy focus on cloud-native technologies.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="7,1,0"><strong data-path-to-node="7,1,0" data-index-in-node="0">K8s Mastery</strong>: Deep-dive knowledge of <strong data-path-to-node="7,1,0" data-index-in-node="36">Kubernetes</strong> internals, networking (CNI), and storage.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="7,2,0"><strong data-path-to-node="7,2,0" data-index-in-node="0">Azure Expert</strong>: Extensive experience with <strong data-path-to-node="7,2,0" data-index-in-node="40">AKS</strong> and the broader Azure ecosystem.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="7,3,0"><strong data-path-to-node="7,3,0" data-index-in-node="0">Automation Pro</strong>: Proficient in <strong data-path-to-node="7,3,0" data-index-in-node="30">Terraform</strong> and building complex pipelines in <strong data-path-to-node="7,3,0" data-index-in-node="74">Azure DevOps</strong> or GitHub Actions.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="7,4,0"><strong data-path-to-node="7,4,0" data-index-in-node="0">Soft Skills</strong>: A calm, productive problem-solver who can navigate high uncertainty and complex stakeholder environments.<

Requirements

• You will be a key driver in building and scaling large-scale Kubernetes platforms, ensuring they are robust, secure, and future-proof.</p> <h3 data-path-to-node="4">🛠 What you'll do</h3> <ul data-path-to-node="5"> <li> <p data-path-to-node="5,0,0"><strong data-path-to-node="5,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">Platform Architecture</strong>: Design and lead the construction of enterprise-grade Kubernetes platforms within a complex banking landscape.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="5,1,0"><strong data-path-to-node="5,1,0" data-index-in-node="0">AKS Specialist</strong>: Act as the subject matter expert for <strong data-path-to-node="5,1,0" data-index-in-node="53">Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)</strong>, optimizing clusters for performance, scalability, and high availability.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="5,2,0"><strong data-path-to-node="5,2,0" data-index-in-node="0">Automation-First</strong>: Drive the implementation of Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/Bicep) and advanced CI/CD pipelines to automate platform delivery.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="5,3,0"><strong data-path-to-node="5,3,0" data-index-in-node="0">Security & Compliance</strong>: Implement rigorous security controls and policy management (Azure Policy, OPA/Gatekeeper) to meet stringent financial regulations.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="5,4,0"><strong data-path-to-node="5,4,0" data-index-in-node="0&