DevOps Engineer -Senior AI Engineer | Python

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For Rabobank Utrecht, we are looking for a Senior AI Engineer Python.

• We are looking for 1 FTE;
• We will close the vacancy before the indicated deadline when we received enough professionals;
• Suppliers can offer just one candidate for this position. Multiple candidates per supplier are not allowed, all candidates will be rejected;
• Please clearly indicate in the motivation field whether the candidate has any planned vacation or special leave during the duration of this assignment;
• Please provide in the CV whether an internal reference can be requested. If the candidate is currently working at, or has recently worked at Rabobank, we would appreciate receiving the name and job title of the relevant team lead;
• Language: English and Dutch mandatory;
• ZZP Allowed: No.

Shape the future of AI in banking by turning ambitious ideas into working solutions that create value for clients and colleagues.

You & your function Drive innovation by designing, building, and validating AI applications within a regulated banking environment. As a Senior AI Engineer, you collaborate with data scientists and business stakeholders to operationalise AI models and ensure compliance with Rabobank’s standards. Together you translate business challenges into experiments. Your role is to make it happen technically: assessing feasibility, building prototypes, and iterating toward solutions that work in practice. The team works closely with the central GenAI Acceleration Office and colleagues around the world. You will join an environment that offers autonomy, technical depth, and visible impact. You will help build the GenAI stack for the future and shape how thousands of colleagues worldwide use AI in a responsible, efficient, and enjoyable way.

• In your first month, you will help set up the experiment for one of our use cases within Rabobank's secure platform. This includes configuring RAG pipelines in Databricks, running prompting workshops with business subject matter experts, and building an evaluation suite;
• Beyond project work, you will help other engineers skill up and grow into AI engineering roles. You will also be expected to think along with the next generation of AI innovations: assessing feasibility of AI solutions for business problems, facilitating the technical side of prompting workshops, and turning ideas into prototype plans.

• Build prototypes and proof-of-concepts for GenAI use cases, from RAG pipelines to agent architectures;
• Configure and optimize LLM workflows, vector databases, and retrieval systems in Databricks and Azure;
• Develop evaluation suites to measure solution quality, including prompt testing and output validation;
• Assess technical feasibility of proposed AI solutions and advise the team on what is realistic;
• Facilitate the technical side of prompting workshops with business subject matter experts;
• Integrate GenAI components with existing data infrastructure and enterprise systems;
• Mentor engineers and help them develop AI engineering skills;
• Contribute to technical vision and knowledge sharing within the team.

We believe in the power of differences. It is precisely by combining people's differences that we become an even better bank.

For us, your development and that of society go hand in hand. That’s why we want to invest in you and work together for a better world. We summarise this in one sentence: ‘At Rabobank, you work on yourself and the world around you at the same time.’

• Your personal development budget;
• Our hybrid working environment;
• A healthy balance between work and home.

You can work on banking services for our private and business customers, as well as societal issues such as food and energy transitions.

At Rabobank, we believe we become stronger through people who complement each other. By embracing our differences, we bring out the best in one another. We seek diversity in:

• Knowledge;
• Skills;
• Experience;
• Gender;
• Background;
• Culture.

Across every department, we strive for variety and the freedom to be yourself – whoever you are. That’s what diversity and inclusion at Rabobank is all about.

Tenacious engineers who are passionate about software engineering, craftsmanship and relentless in their pursuit of impact. You finish what you start, thrive in ambiguity, adapt when priorities shift and persist through technical complexity. Your work will directly influence how our clients and colleagues experience AI-driven banking.

• 5+ years in technical role (experience in software engineering, ML or data engineering);
• Experience in developing LLM-based applications, including prompt engineering and evaluation;
• Strong hands-on expertise in Python, SQL, API development and modern AI tooling;
• Experience with Databricks or similar data platforms;
• Experience with Azure AI services (Azure OpenAI, AI Search, Document Intelligence);
• Understanding of vector databases and RAG patterns for retrieval-augmented generation;
• Security and observability awareness: best practices for monitoring, compliance, and reliability in AI systems;
• Strong communication skills in English; Dutch is a plus;
• Comfort with ambiguity, iterative problem-solving, and changing priorities;
• To be considered for this position you must be in the Netherlands and submit a cover letter with specific instruction as indicated under “to apply”.

• Track record of working directly with non-technical stakeholders to gather requirements and align on solutions;
• Knowledge of agentic frameworks, RAG architectures, or multi-agent orchestration;
• Background in financial services or other regulated industries;
• We care more about demonstrated ability than credentials. A relevant degree helps, but practical experience building and shipping AI solutions matters more.

We will only consider applications that include a resume and a cover letter of max 1 page covering a Statement of Exceptional Work. Describe one of your most impactful projects, ideally involving GenAI or LLM development. Address:

• Your role and the problem you were solving;
• The technical challenges you faced and how you addressed them;
• The impact of your work: measurable outcomes, validated hypotheses, or lessons learned.

Other technical work is also welcome if you have not yet worked extensively with GenAI. Please do not include proprietary or confidential information. We would like to receive a motivation showing the required competencies.

• All departments are working hybrid, in terms of Rabobank @anywhere policy;
• Due to the congestion at the parking lot Rabobank location Croeselaan in Utrecht, a new parking policy will be introduced as of April 2026. From Monday through Thursday, external staff will no longer be able to park at the Croeselaan. Parking for external staff will remain permitted on Fridays only;
• Please note: midlance constructions are not allowed according to Rabobank policy. Do not offer candidates via this construction. This will be investigated during the screening;
• Suppliers must be aware of the laws and regulations regarding employment conditions and Rabobank’s Collective Labour Agreement. This assignment is placed in scale 10;
• We would like to receive the personal motivation of the candidate and CV in English;
• A candidate should be submitted exclusively to Magnit – Rabobank during the exclusivity period of 4 business days on one request;
• Furthermore, the candidate has to be available throughout the entire duration of the assignment;
• All submitted candidates must be in possession of a valid Passport or ID card, which must be taken along to the interview and at the start of the assignment;
• Pre-employment screening: If the candidate is selected to start, a pre-employment screening will be executed. We will send you the required documents to be filled in and returned as soon as possible. Your candidate is only allowed to start after the pre-employment screening has been completed successfully;
• By submitting a candidate, you are agreeing to the terms of this specific client. If you are not familiar with these terms, you can ask our recruiters for a copy.

• Complete all candidate details correctly. Enter the candidate's contact details under ‘email address and telephone number’. The same applies to the address. This is information the client needs to receive with the submission. Incomplete/incorrect submissions risk being rejected.

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Arbeidsvoorwaarden

• Startdatum: zo spoedig mogelijk.
• Looptijd: 10 maanden.
• Locatie: Utrecht.
• Aantal uren: 36 uur per week.
• Contractvorm: Detachering.

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De opdracht sluit 27-05-26.