Tech Lead, Java — Cross-Border Payments & SWIFT Tech

Nordea; Polska; Hybrid; USD 137,000 - 206,000; Full time

Job summary

Nordea Bank Norge ASA invites a Tech Lead Developer to join the Cross-Border Payments and SWIFT Technology team. The role is based in Gdańsk/Gdynia or Helsinki, with a hybrid model requiring about 60% on-site.

You will lead Java development, shape architecture modernization, and collaborate with stakeholders using technologies like Kafka, WebLogic, IBM MQ, Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, and GIT. Proficiency in English is essential.

Qualifications

• At least 8–10 years of Java software development.
• Knowledge of design patterns and API module building/implementation.
• Familiar with Kafka, WebLogic, IBM MQ, SWIFT ISO20022, Splunk, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Docker, GIT.
• Experience in banking payment systems is a plus.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).
• Excellent communication and proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing business features in Cross-Border Payments and SWIFT Technology area.
• Assisting with architecture modernization.
• Collaborating with agile team members and stakeholders.
• Hybrid working model with 60% on-site.

Skills

Java

Design patterns

API development

Kubernetes

Docker

Jenkins

GIT

Kafka

English communication

Tools

Kafka

WebLogic

IBM MQ

SWIFT ISO20022

Splunk

Kubernetes

Jenkins

Docker

GIT

Job description

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

Job ID: 1288

At Nordea, we know our customers’ needs are changing – and we’re deeply committed to meeting them with the financial solutions of tomorrow. We’re creating an agile environment where we’re harnessing the power of technology – one where you can make an impact. So bring your skills, ideas and unique background. With us, you’ll find plenty of opportunities to grow and make your mark on something bigger.

As a Tech Lead Developer, you’ll engage with many different stakeholders, so the person we are looking for, is an outgoing individual who is self-motivated and contributes to a good team spirit.

About this opportunity

Welcome to the Cross-Border Payments and SWIFT Technology Software Development team! Cross-Border Payments and SWIFT Technology area provides solutions ensure secure, smooth, and reliable payment transactions to Nordea´s corporate customers including reduce of risks and enhance speed and transparency. We follow SAFe principles and our development teams are located in multiple countries.

What you’ll be doing:

• Working as an Tech Lead developer
• Developing and implementing business features in Nordea´s Cross-Border Payments and SWIFT Technology area
• Helping on architecture modernization
• Cooperating with other agile team members and stakeholders

The role is based in Gdańsk/Gdynia or in Helsinki. We work in hybrid work model - 60% of a time.

Who you are

To succeed in this role, we believe that you:

• Know how to code with Java, have good communication skills and feel comfortable working with different stakeholders

Your experience and background:

• At least 8-10 years of Java Software Development
• Very useful if you have knowledge of design patterns and API Module building and implementation
• Nice to have knowledge on some of the following technologies: Kafka, WebLogic, IBM MQ, SWIFT Standard ISO20022, Splunk, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Docker, GIT.
• Experience on banking payment systems is a benefit
• Fluent in English both written and spoken
• Good communications skills and proactive attitude

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 30/11/2026.

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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