DevOps Engineer -Workday

DevOps Engineer Workday – Rabobank Utrecht

For Rabobank Utrecht, we are looking for a DevOps Engineer Workday.

Important:

• We are looking for 1 FTE.

• We will close the vacancy before the indicated deadline when we have 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.

• ZZP Allowed: No.

Job Description

Rabobank operates in a fast-evolving environment. Within Tech4HR, the Global HR Systems domain oversees the development and upkeep of HR systems, aiming to deliver an excellent employee experience for all 43,000 staff members worldwide. To achieve this goal, Rabobank has upgraded its HR infrastructure by launching Workday in 2019 as a unified global solution and continues to streamline and enhance its HR technology landscape. Global HR Systems is responsible for the tech delivery in one of our CHRO Tribes: Tribe People & Performance.

We are looking for an experienced Workday Solution Specialist with strong skills in the Performance & Talent modules of Workday, to strengthen the agile delivery teams responsible for Performance and Talent journeys. In this role, you will help shape, maintain, and continuously improve Rabobank’s Workday environment, ensuring scalable, user-friendly, and future-proof solutions for employees, managers, and HR professionals across the globe.

Your Impact

As a Workday Solution Specialist, you will be responsible for translating business needs into effective Workday solutions while safeguarding the integrity of the global design. Working within an Agile and DevOps environment, you will collaborate closely with colleagues from HR, IT, and other business domains to deliver high-quality enhancements and support continuous innovation. You will play a key role in optimizing processes and employee journeys related to performance, talent optimisation, and other Workday capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse business requirements and translate them into sustainable and scalable Workday solutions.

• Design and configure Workday functionality in line with global standards, architecture principles, and business objectives.

• Assess the impact of proposed changes and validate new Workday releases.

• Configure and maintain solutions within Workday HCM, Performance, and Talent (Optimisation).

• Provide clear solution recommendations, including alternatives, trade-offs, and implementation considerations.

• Collaborate with global and local HR stakeholders to identify opportunities for process improvements and optimization.

• Support testing activities, defect analysis, and release deployment.

• Develop and maintain functional documentation and knowledge materials.

• Deliver user support, knowledge transfer, and training where required.

• Work closely with integration and technology teams to assess impacts on connected systems and processes.

• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and the evolution of Rabobank’s global HR technology landscape.

Examples of Your Work

• Improving employee, manager, and HR user journeys across Workday.

• Designing and implementing enhancements within the Talent & Performance domain.

• Optimizing Workday configurations to increase automation, data quality, and user experience.

• Evaluating new Workday functionality and advising on adoption within the global template.

• Collaborating with Product Owners, HR experts, and fellow specialists to deliver innovative HR solutions.

What You Bring

Required Experience:

• At least 5 years of hands-on Workday configuration experience.

• Proven expertise in the following areas:

Workday Core HCM

• Performance Management

• Talent Optimisation (not mandatory, but a big plus)

• Experience translating business requirements into practical system solutions.

• Experience working in complex international environments with multiple stakeholders.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Good understanding of HR processes, policies, and employee lifecycle management.

• Experience working within Agile and DevOps delivery models.

• Familiarity with Workday release management, testing, and change implementation.

• A strong quality mindset with attention to detail.

• Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal.

Competencies

You are a proactive and collaborative professional who enjoys working in multidisciplinary teams while taking ownership of your own deliverables. You combine technical expertise with a customer-focused mindset and are able to navigate a dynamic international environment. You bring:

• Strong stakeholder management skills.

• The ability to work independently and prioritize effectively.

• A continuous improvement mindset.

• A structured and quality-driven approach to work.

• A collaborative attitude and a passion for teamwork.

• Resilience and adaptability in a changing environment.

• The ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution.

What You'll Join

You will become part of Rabobank's Global HR Systems organization, where technology and HR come together to create seamless employee experiences. Together with a team of product specialists, engineers, and HR experts, you will help shape the future of HR technology at Rabobank and contribute to solutions that make a difference for thousands of employees worldwide. Growing a better world together starts with empowered employees—and Workday plays a vital role in making that possible.

We would like to receive a motivation showing the required competencies.

Additional Information

• All departments are working hybrid, in terms of Rabobank @anywhere policy.

• Due to the congestion at the parking lot at 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 onze broker – 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. As of July 1, 2026, a new PES regulation applies. The PES is outsourced to an external party. More information can be found in Annex A. Your candidate is only allowed to start after the pre-employment screening has been completed successfully.

• When offering an independent contractor on a ZZP indirect basis, the contract will be handled via a fee-only agreement. This agreement can be requested in advance.

• 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.

IMPORTANT: 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 or incorrect submissions risk being rejected.