> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2908777-functional-sme-mortgage-platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2908777-functional-sme-mortgage-platform). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Functional SME-Mortgage Platform - **Company:** Cognizant - **Location:** Schiphol, Netherlands - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Software as a Service, FS Design Studio, Enterprise Integration, Api Design, Microservices - **Published:** September 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/21AF36463585469D9B278C440310722E/job/ ## About the Role · 12-15+ years of experience in platform implementation within banking domains. · Expertise in Dutch mortgage processes and platforms. · Strong experience in PLW facilitation and requirement configuration within platforms. · Ability to influence stakeholders on solution design and implementation strategies. · Hands-on experience with integration concepts in SaaS environments. · Knowledge of Dutch language is a strong advantage. · Education: Engineering Graduate / MBA / Professional Degree / Postgraduate. These will help you stand out · Experience in coordinating UAT and managing multi-stakeholder engagements. · Exposure to microservices architecture and API-driven integrations. · Thought leadership in banking transformation and product consulting. ## Description As a Senior Functional SME within Cognizant, you will step into one of the most strategically critical roles in large-scale banking transformation programmes. You will be the connective tissue between client business stakeholders, product vendors, integration teams, and delivery squads - ensuring that the right functional solutions are designed, adopted, and implemented end-to-end., * Lead and manage end-to-end implementation engagements across Mortgage and Banking transformation programmes - from Discovery through to Go-Live * Conduct and facilitate Process Led Workshops (PLWs) with clients and third-party vendors, driving alignment across business and IT stakeholders * Perform hands-on platform configuration and functional validation to ensure requirements are accurately fulfilled at a grass-roots level * Lead Gap-Fit analysis and Adopt vs. Adapt discussions, positively influencing business and IT decision-makers to reach sound functional outcomes * Review, contribute to, and approve key project deliverables including Business Requirement Documents (BRDs) , Functional Specification Documents (FSDs) , and project plans * Work collaboratively with integration, testing, design, and development teams throughout the delivery lifecycle * Apply appropriate implementation methodologies - including Waterfall and Agile (including ceremonies) - based on programme needs ## Related Videos - [Next Level Enterprise Architecture: Modular, Flexible, Scalable, Multichannel and AI-Ready?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1017-next-level-enterprise-architecture-modular-flexible-scalable-multichannel-and-ai-ready) - [Microservices: how to get started with Spring Boot and Kubernetes](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/242-microservices-how-to-get-started-with-spring-boot-and-kubernetes) - [API Design - Getting Started](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/33-api-design-getting-started) - [Why make use of an integration platform in today's software developments and infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/758-why-make-use-of-an-integration-platform-in-today-s-software-developments-and-infrastructure) - [Cloud Chaos and Microservices Mayhem](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/104-cloud-chaos-and-microservices-mayhem) - [Rest API Antipatterns](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100208-rest-api-antipatterns) ## Related Articles - [Best Companies in the Netherlands: Top 25 Companies in 2023 ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/193-best-companies-in-the-netherlands-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [How to land a developer job in Amsterdam](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/36-how-to-land-a-developer-job-in-amsterdam) - [Software Developer Salary in The Netherlands [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/217-software-developer-salary-in-the-netherlands-2023) - [The Netherlands – Europe’s powerhouse for software development?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/31-the-netherlands-europe-s-powerhouse-for-software-development) - [How to Find Tech Jobs in Amsterdam](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/279-how-to-find-tech-jobs-in-amsterdam) - [The Biggest German Tech Companies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/424-the-biggest-german-tech-companies)