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

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.

Main responsibilities in this role:

• Identify areas of improvement in the current engineering processes and implement changes to enhance the engineering experience
• Leverage technical expertise to support the design and establishment of 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); 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
• 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, communities of practice 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 a 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.

Diversity and inclusion

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 and we are committed to the European Diversity Charters in the countries where we operate.

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