Tech Lead (Java), Cross-Border Payments and SWIFT Technology team

Nordea; Helsinki; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Nordea is seeking a Tech Lead Developer for the Cross‑Border Payments and SWIFT Technology Software Development team. You will work with stakeholders across multiple countries, following SAFe principles while driving architecture modernization and delivering robust payment solutions.

The role entails leading feature development, modernising the tech stack, and collaborating with agile teams. A proactive, self‑driven leader with strong communication is essential for success in this international

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of Java software development.
• Strong understanding of design patterns and API module building.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work with diverse stakeholders.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• Proactive attitude and self‑motivated.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop business features for the Cross‑Border Payments and SWIFT Technology area.
• Architect and modernise the technology stack.
• Collaborate with agile teams and stakeholders.
• Apply problem‑solving skills to secure, smooth and reliable payment transactions.
• Contribute to a positive team spirit and culture.

Skills

Java

Design patterns

API development

Communication skills

English fluency

Tools

Kafka

WebLogic

IBM MQ

SWIFT ISO 20022

Splunk

Kubernetes

Jenkins

Docker

GIT

Job description

About the Role

Tech Lead Developer in the Cross‑Border Payments and SWIFT Technology Software Development team. Working with stakeholders across multiple countries, following SAFe principles and driving architecture modernization.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop business features for the Cross‑Border Payments and SWIFT Technology area.
• Architect and modernise the technology stack.
• Collaborate with agile teams and stakeholders.
• Apply problem‑solving skills to secure, smooth and reliable payment transactions.
• Contribute to a positive team spirit and culture.

Qualifications

• At least 8–10 years of Java software development.
• Strong understanding of design patterns and API module building.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work with diverse stakeholders.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• Proactive attitude and self‑motivated.

Additional Experience (Nice to have)

• Kafka, WebLogic, IBM MQ, SWIFT ISO 20022, Splunk, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Docker, GIT.
• Experience in banking payment systems.

Location & Working Model

The role is based in Gdańsk/Gdynia or Helsinki. Hybrid work model: 60% of the time on site.

Data protection for Polish candidates

In accordance with article 6(1)(a) and (b) of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 on the protection of natural persons concerning the processing of personal data and the free movement of such data, and repealing Directive 95/46/EC, I agree that my personal data, education and employment history may be processed for the purposes of current and future recruitment processes in Nordea Bank Abp. The administrator of my personal data is Nordea Bank Abp operating in Poland through its Branch, address Aleja Edwarda Rydza Śmiglego 20, 93‑281 Łódź. I am entitled to access, rectification and deletion of my data. Disclosing my personal data is necessary for the recruitment process. For details see the privacy policy at nordea.com/en/doc/nordea-privacy-policy-for-applicants.pdf.

Next Steps

Submit your application no later than 31/08/2026.

We reserve the right to reply only to selected applications.