Expert Lead I (IT) (319080)

Expert Lead I (IT) (319080)At a glance

ABN AMRO Clearing is a global leader in clearing, operating across Europe, the US, and APAC. IT is at the heart of our organisation, with a large global engineering community driving innovation, reliability, and performance for our clients.

We operate in a chapter-based engineering model, where craftsmanship, leadership, and continuous improvement are key to delivering high-quality software at scale.

As a Chapter Lead TypeScript / Angular, you are responsible for the “how” within the frontend engineering capability—combining people leadership, technical excellence, and standardisation of ways of working.

You will lead a chapter of highly skilled engineers and act as a thought leader in Angular and TypeScript, while remaining hands-on in engineering work.

This is a hybrid leadership role:

• ~70% contributing to engineering and delivery
• ~30% focused on coaching, people management, and chapter leadership Your job

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1. People Management & Chapter Leadership (Primary focus)

• Lead, coach, and develop a chapter of 4–15 engineers (internal and external)
• Drive performance management, growth conversations, and career development for chapter members
• Build a strong engineering culture focused on craftsmanship, ownership, and continuous learning
• Act as a mentor and coach, supporting both soft and hard skill development
• Ensure employee engagement, retention, and professional development within the chapter

2. Technical Leadership (Angular / TypeScript)

• Act as a thought leader in Angular and TypeScript, setting direction and standards
• Define and enforce frontend architecture, design principles, and coding standards
• Ensure delivery of high-quality, scalable, and secure frontend applications
• Guide teams in modern frontend engineering practices (testing, CI/CD, performance, accessibility)
• Contribute hands-on to complex technical implementations

You are expected to have deep expert-level knowledge in:

• Angular (enterprise-scale applications)
• TypeScript (frontend and potentially backend APIs)
• Frontend architecture, design systems, and usability

3. Way of Working & Standards

• Define and implement best practices, frameworks, and development standards across the chapter
• Establish knowledge-sharing structures, communities of practice, and guilds
• Ensure alignment with global engineering standards and compliance requirements
• Drive continuous improvement in engineering maturity and developer experience

4. Workforce Planning & Talent Strategy

• Perform strategic workforce planning together with the Chapter Area Lead
• Identify skill gaps and define training and upskilling initiatives
• Actively contribute to recruitment (interviews, selection criteria, hiring decisions)
• Balance capacity, skills, and demand across squads and initiatives

5. Collaboration within the Product Grid

• Work closely with Product Owners, Architects, and other Chapter Leads
• Contribute as an active engineer in delivery squads
• Ensure that technical and non-functional requirements are embedded in delivery
• Facilitate alignment across global teams and regions Your profile

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Technical Expertise

• Expert-level experience in Angular and TypeScript (enterprise environments)
• Strong understanding of frontend architecture, APIs, and DevOps practices
• Experience defining and maintaining engineering standards and frameworks
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, testing, and cloud-native development

Leadership & People Management

• Proven experience in coaching and developing engineers
• Ability to lead performance management and career development processes
• Strong leadership mindset with a focus on empowerment and growth
• Experience in building high-performing teams and communities

Professional Skills

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to influence without hierarchy in a global organisation
• Passion for knowledge sharing and continuous improvement
• Solid understanding of Agile/DevOps ways of working We are offering

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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 allowanceand 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.

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

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. No unsolicited services or offers, please.

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