Senior Java Software Engineer

Danske Bank; København; On-site; DKK 800,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and accident insurance

Pension

6 weeks vacation

5 extra care days

Canteen and rooftop terrace

Flexible work environment

Job summary

Danske Bank in Copenhagen seeks a Senior Java Software Engineer to join our Customer Relationship squad. You will translate business needs into scalable, secure technical solutions and help modernize our core banking platforms.

As part of a self-organizing Scrum team, you will design, develop, test, deploy, and support software, use AI-assisted tooling, and contribute to DevOps practices with Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or Jenkins.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in Java and modern software design.
• Experience with cloud-native systems is a plus.
• Professional English communication skills.
• A proactive, collaborative approach to working within and across teams.
• Hands-on experience with AI-assisted development tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy robust software for customer relationships.
• Collaborate with Product Owner and teams to refine requirements.
• Implement and advocate automated tests and reliable CI/CD practices.
• Modernize core banking solutions and explore AI-enabled improvements.

Skills

Java

Cloud-native

CI/CD

AI in development

English

Team collaboration

Tools

Azure DevOps

GitHub Actions

Jenkins

Job description

Job Description

Then join our Customer Relationship squad at Danske Bank! The Customer Relationship squad is responsible for the data and core capabilities of the relationship between a customer and subsidiaries of the Danske Bank Group.

Are you dedicated to building robust, innovative solutions and motivated to assist in shaping the future of modern banking? Then join our Customer Relationship squad at Danske Bank! The Customer Relationship squad is responsible for the data and core capabilities of the relationship between a customer and subsidiaries of the Danske Bank Group.

You will work closely with the team and the Product Owner to align with stakeholders and ensure a seamless customer journey, and you will be part of a modernization at the very core of the bank.

We are looking for a Senior Java Software Engineer who enjoys translating business needs into scalable and secure technical solutions. As a squad, we are exploring how AI agents and tools can enhance our development processes, ways of working and the value we deliver. You will help shape this journey by turning promising ideas into practical improvements for the team.

Working closely with your colleagues, you will contribute throughout the development lifecycle - from understanding and refining requirements to implementation, testing, deployment and ongoing support - with efficiency and quality at the heart of everything we do.

You will

• Contribute to solutions throughout the development lifecycle, from design and implementation to deployment and handover to end users.
• Apply your experience to solve complex technical challenges, share knowledge and support colleagues in delivering strong outcomes.
• Ensure high-quality code by applying sound engineering practices and writing automated tests.
• Help us move towards event- and API-focused, cloud-hosted solutions where data consumer self-service is the way forward.
• Operate within a self-organising Scrum team, applying an agile mindset.
• Support, maintain and modernise existing solutions.
• Use AI-assisted development tools to improve productivity and quality and help the team explore and adopt valuable AI solutions.

What We Are Looking For

• Strong proficiency in Java and its supporting development tools.
• Hands-on experience designing, developing and testing modern software solutions; experience with cloud-native systems is an advantage.
• Professional English communication skills.
• A proactive and collaborative approach to working within and across teams.
• An interest in improving engineering practices and sharing knowledge with colleagues.
• Good understanding of DevOps and CI/CD tools, such as Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions or Jenkins.
• Hands-on experience using AI as part of software development and a strong focus on identifying, testing and championing AI solutions within the team
• A team-oriented mindset and the ability to communicate clearly about technical decisions and solutions.

Your Benefits

As a modern workplace, we offer our employees a canteen, rooftop terrace, regular social and professional events, a very attractive benefits package including health and accident insurance, pension, and many other perks. You will also get 6 weeks of vacation and 5 extra care days annually and be part of a flexible work environment. We expect you to be working minimum 3-4 days per week from our office in Copenhagen.

About Us

Danske Bank is a Nordic bank with bridges to the world around us. For 150 years, we have supported people and businesses in releasing their potential. A career with us is an opportunity to join a community of 22,000 colleagues in a culture where we are committed to Teaming Up, Owning It and Being Open. Together, we are on a journey to transform Danske Bank into a better bank. For our customers, our employees and the societies around us.

If you have any questions or would like more information about the role, you are welcome to contact IT Chapter Lead BrianSkou Hansen at [e-mail].