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IT Software Engineer, Chief

Flexible location
Company: Danske Bank
Published Nov 28, 2025

Role highlights

Contract type

Full Time

Schedule

Permanent

Experience

Lead

Work style

On-site

Key skills

The Chief IT Software Engineer role demands a seasoned professional with 7–8 years of experience in software engineering and cloud computing, holding a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field. The candidate must demonstrate a proven ability to deliver innovative AI-based solutions within complex enterprise environments, particularly focusing on Generative AI technologies. Key technical competencies include deep expertise in programming languages such as TypeScript, Python, and Go, alongside strong familiarity with cloud platforms like Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform, emphasizing serverless and cloud-native architectures. The role requires comprehensive knowledge of Generative AI model APIs, embeddings, vector databases, and prompt engineering frameworks to effectively develop and optimize AI-powered customer solutions. A strong understanding of enterprise security best practices for cloud and AI initiatives is essential to ensure scalable, secure, and compliant systems. Leadership skills are critical, as the position involves defining and executing technical vision, collaborating cross-functionally, and engaging stakeholders to drive high-quality AI solutions in regulated financial environments. Additional advantages include experience designing large-scale AI/ML systems in regulated industries, relevant cloud or enterprise architecture certifications, and active participation in the AI/ML community. The role offers the opportunity to lead transformative Generative AI projects within a major banking institution, leveraging the latest cloud technologies to enhance customer experiences across channels and self-service platforms.

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About the role

  • Join the Corporate Channels team as Chief IT Software Engineer
  • Lead development of Generative AI solutions within Channels and Self-Service cluster
  • Contribute to AI-powered customer solutions aligned with Danske Bank’s strategic ambitions
  • Opportunity to transform customer experiences using the latest cloud technologies

Responsibilities

  • Define and execute the technical vision for Generative AI initiatives in Corporate Channels
  • Ensure scalability, security, and compliance of AI solutions
  • Collaborate with engineers to develop AI-powered solutions for channels and self-service platforms
  • Create and optimise prompt engineering frameworks for effective use of Generative AI models
  • Integrate AI capabilities into existing systems to enhance customer experiences
  • Participate in cross-functional collaboration to deliver high-quality solutions
  • Identify and mitigate risks, ensuring robust and efficient systems
  • Stay updated on emerging technologies in Generative AI, prompt engineering, and cloud computing

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field
  • 7–8 years of experience in software engineering and cloud computing
  • Proven track record of delivering innovative AI-based solutions in complex enterprise environments
  • Deep expertise in programming languages such as TypeScript, Python, or Go, and related frameworks
  • Strong experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform), including serverless and cloud-native solutions
  • Comprehensive knowledge of Generative AI technologies (GenAI model APIs, embeddings, vector databases, prompt engineering)
  • Proficiency in enterprise security best practices for cloud and AI initiatives
  • Excellent collaboration, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills

Nice to Have

  • Experience designing and implementing large-scale AI/ML systems in regulated industries
  • Certification in cloud platforms or enterprise architecture
  • Strong network in the AI/ML community and experience representing organisations externally

Benefits

  • Work on impactful Generative AI solutions for customer-facing platforms and self-service capabilities
  • Collaborate with skilled, passionate colleagues at Denmark’s largest bank
  • Be part of a transformative journey driving innovation
  • Role is part of the Technology job family, Software Engineering sub-family, Professional career stream (level P5)
  • Position based at Danske Bank headquarters, Copenhagen Central, Denmark
  • Job contract title: Chief IT Software Engineer

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