Chief Python Engineer for Risk & Compliance Tribe

Job Description

Are you passionate about matching IT architecture to business needs and building platform solutions for 100+ data science users developing machine learning models? At the same time, enjoy taking a practical hand in delivering products?

Join our full-stack team at Danske Bank as we develop a cutting-edge model platform for credit risk assessment. Our work influences critical decisions, from individual credit lending to capital allocation for entire portfolios. You will collaborate closely with teams redeveloping these vital models, all within a dynamic department that oversees and operates the bank’s existing IT model infrastructure. This positions you at a hub of expertise and strategic prioritization, setting you up for success.

You will join a platform team that comprises data engineers, DevOps, cloud engineers, and platform engineers/architects. Regular collaboration with data engineers, MLOps, and data scientists from other teams will also be part of your role, so a collaborative mindset and a willingness to contribute to general platform tasks are essential.

You will:

• Design, build, and maintain key elements of the Data Science and Machine Learning Platform.
• Collect and understand stakeholders’ requirements to transform them into technical specifications and architectural designs.
• Collaborate with upstream and downstream systems to ensure a robust ecosystem of interconnected production systems.
• Review and ensure adherence to Group policies regarding software development, security, and production systems.
• Work closely with architects, cloud engineers, and DevOps within the organization to ensure successful delivery.
  
  

About you:

• Strong programming and scripting skills in Python and shell scripts, you are comfortable working with container technologies like Docker.
• You have expertise in cloud engineering (particularly with AWS and Databricks) and are proficient in Infrastructure as Code tools, such as Terraform.
• Proficiency in CI/CD tools and strategies.
• A solid understanding of systems design, including networking, scaling, security, and performance.
• Core knowledge of system observability.
• Awareness of the technological differences between real-time and near-real-time executions in production and analytical environments.
• Advanced English communication skills are essential to excel in this role.
  
  

We offer:

Monthly salary range from 4880 EUR to 7320 EUR 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 job function (position) in the job contract will be IT Software Engineer (Full-stack Specialist). From 1 April 2026 it will be renamed to Software Engineering under our new job architecture, with no impact on the role or responsibilities.

If you're interested in this role and joining my team, feel free to contact me – Dominik Lisovski via LinkedIn, and I will answer your questions!

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.