Engineering Manager & Tech Lead, Risk & Compliance IT

Danske Bank; København; Hybrid; DKK 1,100,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Danske Bank is seeking an Engineering Manager (IT Chapter Lead) to modernise IT systems and develop a high-calibre team. You will lead Software and Data Engineers across Copenhagen and Vilnius, balancing hands-on contribution with people management to shape both solutions and engineers’ careers.

You will guide system design, data modelling and platform architecture while mentoring staff, aligning tech with business needs, and driving continuous improvement in engineering practices and data

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Software or Data Engineer or Tech Lead with strong data expertise.
• Proficiency in .NET, SQL, and Python for scalable data solutions.
• Experience with modern data platforms, preferably Databricks or AWS.
• Ability to lead technical direction while maintaining active involvement.
• Experience with or motivation for line management including performance development.
• Genuine interest in coaching and mentoring engineers at different career stages.
• Strong communication skills in English for technical and business collaboration.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD practices and automated testing would be valuable additions to your background.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a functional team of Software and Data Engineers across all seniority levels.
• Act as Tech Lead in delivery squads, contributing to solution design and implementation.
• Guide technical decisions around system design, data modelling, and platform architecture.
• Mentor engineers in technical skills, delivery practices, and career development.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align technical solutions with business requirements.
• Support continuous improvement of engineering practices, systems and data flows.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Tools

.NET

SQL

Python

Databricks

AWS

Infrastructure as Code

CI/CD

Automated testing

Job description

Danske Bank is seeking an Engineering Manager (IT Chapter Lead) to modernise IT systems and develop a high-calibre team. You will lead Software and Data Engineers across Copenhagen and Vilnius, balancing hands-on contribution with people management to shape both solutions and engineers’ careers.

You will guide system design, data modelling and platform architecture while mentoring staff, aligning tech with business needs, and driving continuous improvement in engineering practices and data