Head of Engineering

• Your Career, Your Danske Bank……..You’re Danske Bank

   

  Your role:

  Head of Engineering

   

  Why you’ll want to work with us:

  At Danske Bank we’re driven by a clear purpose to help customers, colleagues and society thrive. We believe what we do genuinely makes a difference.  That includes investing in our people, ensuring everyone feels that they belong and being there for the moments that matter. 

  Danske Bank recognises the power that comes with diversity of thought and perspective, it makes us stronger as a business and creates a true sense of belonging for our colleagues. To be the best we can be, we depend on diverse thinking, beliefs, experiences, and backgrounds. We have a clear purpose – Helping our Customers, Colleagues & Society thrive - and our Diversity and Inclusion Strategy is central to that. We recognise that everyone does not have an equitable starting point, and, by focusing on ‘equality’, we are making sure that everyone has an equal opportunity to reach their full potential.  Our customers come from all walks of life, and so should our colleagues. 

  Driving sustainability is a key strategic priority for us. We’d proud to have achieved Platinum Level in the 2024 Northern Ireland Environmental Benchmarking Survey and we’re working hard to help our customers go green.

  We’re passionate about giving back to the communities in which we live and work. There are lots of ways you can get involved, such as fundraising for our charity partner, visiting schools to teach young people about money and budgeting, volunteering with a local food bank, planting trees, and so much more.

  No wonder we are recognised by Best Companies as Northern Ireland’s number one best company to work for.  So, if you share our values and enthusiasm and all of what we stand for resonates with you, then you will find a home at Danske Bank.

  Your benefits:

  There’s much more to working at Danske Bank than just a salary but for this role we are offering a competitive salary & a car allowance in addition to this. 

  We want to be a workplace in which our colleagues can succeed and feel empowered through all stages of their career and life.  We also offer an attractive range of flexible benefits centred on wellness, financial, psychological, physical and social. Everyone’s circumstances are different, and our benefits can be tailored to your needs.  For example, if you want to buy more holidays or need to avail of medical treatment, then we have a range of benefits for you.  And if you want to make your money go further, our Danske Discounts offering is just for you.  With non-stop discounts, this is the perfect perk for all colleagues.  If the gym is of interest to you can avail of savings on gym membership.

   

  What does the role look like?

  Our Technology & Digital Development team is responsible for the Technology and digitalisation strategy in Danske Bank UK. This will include maximising delivery from existing technology solutions and working with internal and external networks, as well as Group Technology Services to build use cases / POC’s to secure investment into new and emerging technologies which will help Danske Bank offer truly innovative digital customer solutions. 

  As Head of Engineering, you’ll be responsible for leading the engineering team and overseeing the overall engineering operation within Danske Bank UK.

  This includes managing software development processes, managing engineers and architects, and ensuring that technical projects align with the Banks strategic goals.

   

  Your skills:

  Essential:

  • Advanced programming knowledge (e.g. Java, .Net, React)
  • Advanced experience of working with Domain Driven Design Principles and API Management Solutions
  • Deep understanding of software architecture, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), DevOps, Agile methodologies, and database management.
  • Extensive experience in software development and engineering, including several years in a leadership or managerial role.
  • Experience in strategic planning, project management, and fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.
  • Ability to align technical initiatives with business goals and drive the company’s technical vision and strategy.
  • Encouraging innovation and staying abreast of industry trends and technologies.
  • Focus on compliance with security standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget.
  • Understanding of cybersecurity.

   

  Preferred:

  • Certifications related to software development, project management (e.g., PMP), or specific technologies (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect).
  • Typically holds a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
  • Experience of developing on digital platforms e.g. Backbase, Pega 

  How we work 

  Our belief is that we are “Better when Together” and want to balance the benefits of teaming up in person with flexible working where possible.  We will be supportive and flexible to your circumstances, so for roles that offer a hybrid option we ask colleagues to attend their base location a minimum of 3 days a week so they can connect, collaborate and learn together. The other 2 days can be worked either from home or another bank location.  Some of our roles are customer facing which means that it’s really important to be able to work with customers face to face and hybrid working isn’t appropriate. 

  If this sounds good to you, we’d love to hear from you.  Apply by uploading your CV ensuring you have included enough detail to clearly demonstrate how you meet our criteria.

  Good luck!

  If you have a disability, long term health condition or additional need that requires accommodation or adjustments during any stage of the recruitment process, please advise us of this on your CV & a member of the team will be in touch to discuss!

  Each one of us is different, and at Danske Bank we value and respect individual differences. Danske Bank is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. That means that, as a committed equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of (but not limited to); gender, ethnicity, background, nationality, generation, age, working style, religious background, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and cognitive diversity.

   

  About Us

   

  Danske Bank is the trading name of Northern Bank Ltd, one of the largest banks in Northern Ireland and an autonomous subsidiary of Danske Bank Group. We’ve been helping people and businesses achieve their ambitions for over 200 years. Today, we serve the needs of our personal and business customers through our branches, our regional business centres, telephone banking and a wide range of digital banking channels. 

   

  We want to be the best bank in Northern Ireland for our customers, colleagues, partners and society. You can read more about our approach to Social Responsibility here. We’re different to other banks – we have a European flavour but we’re proudly local and our CEO is based here. We have the strength of an international parent, combined with our local presence, decision-making and expertise.