Chief IT Developer, Engineering Enablement team in Business & Functions Technology

Job ID: 4924

Welcome to Group Technology, where we pride ourselves on engineering solutions and direct Nordea’s transformation by providing a holistic technological view and structured understanding of the bank, and its surrounding environment to enable the Customer Vision and the Business Strategy.

Are you a seasoned software developer or analyst, looking for new challenges? Then we have the perfect role for you! We are seeking a Chief IT Developer in Engineering Enablement to lead the transformation of the engineering experience.

Nordea is a place where traditions meet tomorrow. We're not just a bank, we're a tech employer on a mission to evolve finance securely and responsibly. Together, we impact millions of people’s daily lives by ensuring they can access our solutions anytime, anywhere, while safeguarding their personal data and wealth. Join us in making an impact on the banking industry.

About our team

Meet the Engineering Enablement & Innovation team. You will be responsible for designing and implementing new methodologies, working with cutting-edge technologies, as well as defining and sharing best practices to enhance collaboration and efficiency across thousands of engineers at Nordea. The ideal candidate has a strong technical background, excellent leadership skills and passion for driving change and innovation. 

Main responsibilities in this role:

• Identify areas of improvement in the current engineering processes and implement changes to enhance the engineering experience
• Leveraging technical expertise, support in designing and establishing technical solutions for strategic projects and programmes across the bank
• Support the implementation of Technology & Data Strategy and related principles and practices at scale, ensuring alignment with business goals and objectives
• Partner with senior leaders to communicate vision and drive adoption of new ways of working and thinking
• Proactively research and identify emerging technologies, tools and methodologies with the potential to transform software development life cycle (SDLC). Stay up to date on the latest trends and share insights with the organization about best practices, lessons learned, and valuable resources
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, providing strategic insights and recommendations on technology trends, industry developments, and competitive landscape. Drive thought leadership initiatives and represent the company at industry events and forums
• Provide guidance, mentoring and coaching to senior leadership and engineering teams to foster a culture of agility and continuous improvement
• Exploit the collective wisdom of the crowd to solve organization toughest challenges. Collaborate with engineers to pilot and champion the adoption of innovative solutions and new ways of working
• Foster a culture of collaboration and knowledge sharing across teams, Service Areas and Service Domains. Facilitate workshops, forums, community of practices and cross-functional initiatives to promote idea exchange, best practice sharing, and cross-pollination of innovative ideas

Who you are

Your background and skills include: 

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages
• Strong understanding of software development principles and best practices
• Solution oriented, proactive in finding improvement methods and continuous development and implementing them in day-to-day work on various levels. Deep understanding of delivery roles including their problems, risks and ways to resolve them
• Strong facilitation, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and inspire at all levels of the organization. Ability to effectively communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Strong analytical and creative problem-solving abilities, with a passion for identifying and solving complex challenges through innovative thinking, experimentation, and iterative learning
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and translate innovative ideas into actionable plans
• Deep understanding of innovation principles and a passion for exploring new technologies
• Experience leading and inspiring teams in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain meaningful professional networks
• Cross-culture competence and experience working in diverse, multicultural environment
• Excellent English skills, both in speaking and in writing. 

What we offer

Collaboration. Ownership. Passion. Courage. These are the values that guide us in how we work and how we make decisions – and that we imagine you share with us.

People are driven by many different factors. For some, it’s to take their career to the next level. For others, it’s to break new ground within their area of expertise – in other words, with us, you will always move forward.

A culture that fosters performance and growth in one of the largest Nordic banks, offering various opportunities to evolve, develop and learn from brilliant colleagues with diverse backgrounds in a vibrant working environment.

Hybrid working model – we believe in the value of bringing people together and at the same time we embrace the freedom of flexibility.

Diversity and inclusion are a natural part of our daily work. We know that an inclusive workplace is a sustainable one. We genuinely believe that our diverse backgrounds, experiences, characteristics and traits make us stronger together. Every day we strive to find new ways to improve diversity and inclusion within our community e.g. we have signed the European Diversity Charters in the countries where we operate to show our commitment and engage with others to continue learning and improving.

If this sounds like you, get in touch!

Next steps

​Submit your application no later than 11/06/2026.

The recruitment process consists of the following steps:

• Preliminary CV selection
• Phone conversation with the recruiter
• Online interview with the hiring leader
• Background check

We enable dreams and aspirations for a greater good.

We build relationships. We add a personal touch to everything we do – when advising our customers, collaborating with colleagues, and meeting our potential candidates.

We learn and develop. We take pride in being experts and thinking ahead. We use our expertise to meet our customers’ needs, from the simplest to the most complex. We bring a growth mindset to our work that enables us to focus on a broader perspective in our daily challenges.

We lead change. We are responsible and aware of the impact of our decisions, both for our customers and for our local and global communities. Mindful of our responsibility towards current and future generations, we have made sustainability an integrated part of our business strategy.

We are Nordea. We have a 200-year history of supporting and growing the Nordic economies and our values are deeply rooted in these open, progressive and collaborative societies. As one of the biggest employers in the Nordics, Poland and Estonia, you have excellent opportunities to evolve, develop and move forward with us.

Studies show that members of underrepresented communities don’t apply for jobs unless they tick all the qualification boxes. If this is part of why you hesitate to apply, we would like you to reconsider and give it a chance. Maybe your profile fits our needs much better than you think.

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