Chief IT Software Engineer in Technology Platforms
Role highlights
Full Time
Permanent
Lead
On-site
The Chief IT Software Engineer in Technology Platforms role requires a seasoned software engineer with extensive experience in backend systems and distributed architectures. Candidates must demonstrate deep expertise in designing and building scalable, high-quality software solutions to facilitate migration and optimization in public cloud environments. Proficiency with modern cloud platforms, cloud-native development practices, and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) toolchains is essential. The role demands strong strategic and collaborative skills to partner with platform leaders and engineering teams, defining best practices, patterns, and tooling to enhance developer experience across complex technology landscapes. Experience in prototyping and implementing advanced solutions, including agentic AI platform integration, is highly valued. The ideal candidate thrives in ambiguous, fast-paced environments, converting uncertain problems into clear, actionable technical outcomes. A mindset focused on impact, adaptability, and curiosity is critical, alongside the ability to influence technology strategy at a senior level. This leadership position benefits from a bachelor's degree and significant professional experience, reflecting a high level of technical and strategic competence. The role is embedded in a culture that values innovation, collaboration, and professional growth, offering competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits. Overall, this position suits a lead-level engineer with a robust software engineering background, cloud expertise, and a proven track record of driving technology initiatives in complex, distributed systems environments.
About the role
- Join a dynamic team of experienced software engineers at Danske Bank’s Tech Platforms SVP office
- Accelerate adoption of modern cloud practices and optimize performance and cost in public cloud environments
- Enhance developer experience across the bank’s technology landscape
- Influence technology strategy and work directly in complex backend systems
Responsibilities
- Design and build high-quality, scalable software for faster and safer migration to public cloud
- Partner with platform leaders and engineering communities to define best practices, patterns, and tooling for cloud-native development
- Collaborate across teams to identify friction points and remove barriers for application developers
- Prototype and implement solutions to enhance the agentic AI platform and its integration into developer workflows
- Navigate ambiguous problems and turn them into well-defined technical outcomes
Requirements
- Strong software engineering background with solid experience in backend systems
- Deep understanding of distributed systems, cloud platforms, and CI/CD toolchains
- Ability to operate in ambiguous contexts and convert them into tangible outcomes
- Experience working with diverse teams and making strategic contributions
- Curiosity, adaptability, and a mindset oriented toward impact rather than process
Benefits
- Be part of a forward-thinking team that values collaboration, innovation, and professional growth
- Supportive environment where your expertise is recognised and valued
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- Health and dental insurance, pension, phone, and other benefits
- Flexible work hours, 6 weeks of vacation, and 5 care days for work-life balance
How to Apply
- Interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis—apply as soon as possible if interested
- For more information, contact Amit Saraff at [email protected]
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