IT Technical Lead

• Location

  Donegall Square West, Belfast / Remote Working

  This is a fantastic opportunity to join the IT & Information Security team within a newly established Technology & Digital Development function of one of the leading banks in Northern Ireland. At Danske Bank UK, we are committed to constantly evolving our ways of working, using new technology to revolutionise the way we do business with our customers, suppliers and other partners. Within this role, you can help us on this journey by getting involved in cutting-edge activities to help us digitise and simplify. 

  The Role 

  As IT Technical Lead you will help lead the delivery of a wide range of IT services for the Bank. You will work collaboratively with technical and business stakeholders within the project delivery lifecycle; and also act as IT Service/Application Owner – working with other IT, business and 3rd party stakeholders in order to provide ongoing support for the Bank’s IT Services.

   

  As IT Technical Lead, you’ll:

  • Apply knowledge of industry trends and developments to continuously improve service delivery to our clients (internal and external).
  • Advise, guide and challenge the business in relation to IT-enabled transformation, in order to support the achievement of business objectives.
  • Work with Business Analysts to understand business requirements so that solution options that are recommended provide the best fit against functional and non-functional requirements
  • Provide technical design authority and direction to key stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle in relation to the planning, implementation, and go-live of new or enhanced IT Services.
  • Proactively manage the development of the infrastructure and application portfolio to ensure that suitable technology roadmaps are in place to guide future development of IT Services (including consideration of IT Security implications)
  • Support the deployment of infrastructure to enable new solutions for the Bank (e.g. using technologies such as OpenShift; Kubernetes, etc.)
  • Act as the key point of contact with IT Risk & Security Management teams in relation to, for example, IT Security Risk Assessments, consideration of cloud services adoption, etc.
  • Directly manage technical resources within budget and project schedule in relation to IT projects, or within the technical workstream of larger business transformation projects
  • Own the development lifecycle and take responsibility for managing technical risks throughout the project. Provide technical oversight of project deliverables
  • Oversee and assist with the transition of IT products and services into operational business-as-usual (as part of a DevOps model).
  • Provide technical expertise and support for Group IT Operations Management teams in the resolution of complex incidents and problems.
  • Maintain a high level of knowledge and technical competence in areas such as application development (e.g. through Agile methods); DevOps; external hosting & cloud service provision; database development.

   

  What skills / qualifications will you need?

  Essential

  • Experience of using cloud-based technologies to help drive business success (including for example any of the following – Openshift, Kubernetes, Google cloud, MS Azure, AWS)
  • Experience of DevOps processes and technologies.
  • Experience of assessing IT risk and security implications of new or enhanced solutions.
  • Experience of successful delivery within an IT project environment – working within the IT development lifecycle and understanding of agile methods.

  Salary & Benefits

  • Competitive annual salary, depending on experience.  (If you have any queries on this please feel free to get in touch). 
  • 40 days’ leave per year (30 days’ annual leave plus 10 paid bank holidays).
  • Company pension contribution – we will contribute up to 10% of your salary.
  • Funded private medical care provided by Benenden.
  • Access to ‘Danske Discounts’ offering discount on a wide range of products and activities such as eating out, fashion, accommodation, motoring and gym membership.
  • Financial support for Further Education after successful completion of 12 months service.
  • Cycle to Work scheme.

  Please Note

  • This is a full time role at 35 hours per week.

  Why we think you’ll love it here:

  We are a flexible employer

  Our hybrid working model is based on our colleagues’ need to concentrate, collaborate and connect. 

  It provides flexibility of work location within a framework where an individual’s role allows:
  •    Minimum 1 day in the office per week
  •    Minimum 2 days at home per week
  •    Remaining time is a choice of home, local branch or office locations 
   

  We have comprehensive support virtually and in person to support you as you start your career with us.

  We want to be the best bank for our customers, colleagues, partners and society.  Visit our social media channels (Danske Bank UK on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram) or read more about our approach to being a responsible business here: danskebank.co.uk/responsibility

  We embrace Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging 

  We embrace diversity and create an inclusive culture where differences are seen as a strength and where people feel valued and realise their full potential.  This is vital to how we approach our talent strategy.

  It’s our mission to make a home for our colleagues. A place, for all colleagues to feel free to be seen the way they want to be seen, to be validated and to know that their voice matters.  We want you to be able to confidently say “I work for Danske Bank, and Danske Bank works for me: I feel included and I belong”

  Sound Good?

  We’d love to hear from you. If you would like to apply, please make sure your CV includes enough detail to show how you meet the criteria we’ve set out here.

  Apply by 10pm on 29th March 2022

  If you’d like to ask a question about this job, just ask Alex Leitch at allei@danskebank.co.uk

  Good luck!

  If you have a disability, which means you require assistance during any stage of the application process, please call HR Services on 028 9004 8500.

  Danske Bank is committed to providing equality of opportunity for all.