Danske Bank
Chief Java Engineer – Transforming Digital Core Account Domain
Danske BankLithuania2 hours ago
Full-timeRemote FriendlyEngineering, Information Technology
Job Description

Join us at Digital Core and create the foundation for tomorrow’s banking.

At Digital Core, we are building the foundation for Danske Bank’s digital future. Our tribe consists of 16 cross-functional squads across Denmark, Poland, and India, all focused on delivering reliable, end-to-end solutions for both customers and internal users. Our mission is to create a top-tier core banking platform that’s simple, easy to use, and configurable – empowering millions of digital interactions every day.

Now, we are launching a brand-new squad in Vilnius, and this is your chance to be part of something from the ground up. You will help define the squad’s technical direction, shape its culture, and set new standards for expertise and quality. We cultivate collaboration over hierarchy, working in self-organised Agile squads where every voice matters. Here, your ideas will not just be heard – they will directly influence the future of banking.

If you are driven by innovation, interested in challenging the status quo, and willing to shape future developments, this could be your ideal position. Join an international team that values curiosity, ownership, and teamwork – and help us build the digital core that powers tomorrow’s banking.

  • Depending on your experience and knowledge, we may offer you a different level of seniority for the role.

You will:

  • Lead and contribute to the design of event-driven, API-focused, cloud-hosted solutions, prioritising data consumer self-service as the way forward
  • Manage and oversee codebase elements developed by other Digital Core teams, with their supportive collaboration
  • Ensure applications are reliable, scalable, and fast through strategic design
  • Establish standards and deliver high-quality back-end code
  • Mentor, guide, and support other engineers to overcome challenges and grow
  • Play a key role in cross-functional IT initiatives, engaging seamlessly with other squads
  • Work closely with architects, software engineers, and our dedicated Product Owner
  • Join a well-established engineering community

About you:

  • Extensive experience in Java development (7+ years) and Spring Boot
  • Expertise in leading API design and development, particularly using the OpenAPI Specification, and applying best practices for RESTful services
  • Solid experience in solution architecture, including designing scalable, secure, and high-performance systems
  • Hands-on experience with RabbitMQ or Kafka
  • Proficiency in MS SQL and DB2 databases
  • Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS)
  • Working knowledge of Docker and containerisation
  • Ownership mindset with the ability to take initiative, propose technical solutions, and share ideas openly with the team
  • Self-driven and proactive in identifying opportunities and solving problems
  • Strong focus on outcomes, delivering high-quality solutions that create impact, along with advanced English skills

We offer:

Monthly salary range from 5440 EUR to 8160EUR gross (based on your competencies relevant for the job).

Additionally, each Danske Bank employee receives employee benefits package which includes:

  • Growth opportunities: professional & supportive team, e-learnings, numerous development programs; (incl. professional certificates); 100+ professions for internal mobility opportunities.
  • Health & Well-being: a diverse, inclusive, work & life balance work environment; additional health insurance; mental well-being practices; partial psychologist counselling compensation; silence and sleep zones at the office; game rooms.
  • Hybrid working conditions: Work from home up to two days a week; home office budget (after the probation period); modern Danske Campus workplace developed with anthropologist for the best employee experience.
  • Additional days of leave: for rest, health, volunteering, exams in higher education institutions, and other important activities. Moreover, for seniority with Danske Bank.
  • Monetary compensation package: accidents & critical diseases insurance; financial support in case of unfortunate events, travel insurance; IIIrd Pillar Pension Fund contribution.

See all the benefits HERE .

Your title in job contract will be IT Software Engineer (Cloud Specialist), Chief.

If you have any questions about the role then please reach out to Rimas Gaina, Squad Leader (Chapter Lead) via LinkedIn !

About Us

Danske Bank is a Nordic bank with bridges to the world around us. For 150 years, we have supported people and businesses in releasing their potential. A career with us is an opportunity to join a community of 22,000 colleagues in a culture where we are committed to Teaming Up, Owning It and Being Open. Together, we are on a journey to transform Danske Bank into a better bank. For our customers, our employees and the societies around us.

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