Experienced Software Architect (Java) with a Change Mindset

Do you want to make a difference in the financial industry?

Are you a curious and dedicated Lead Software Engineer or Senior Architect, motivated by solving complex problems, setting technical direction, and guiding teams to success? Do you thrive in front of a whiteboard discussing the best approaches to challenging problems, as well as getting hands on to assist your team in delivering results? If so, you might be a great addition to our team.

Join the journey: transform our digital core

Are you ready to dive into the digital deep end with us? If you are motivated to lead diverse engineering teams and prioritize empathy, teamwork, and mentorship in your leadership style, this is the place for you! Help us transform our core banking systems into a modern, event driven architecture built using distributed microservices in the cloud.

We eagerly anticipate your input, which will help redefine our core architecture at one of the largest financial institutions in Denmark.

Who are we?

Digital Core is a tribe of nearly 200 colleagues, organised into 20 cross functional teams across Denmark, Lithuania and India, all committed to delivering modern and scalable APIs for Danske Bank's external customers and internal stakeholders. As part of the technology organisation led by our CTO, you will play a crucial role in collaborating closely with stakeholders across the Group.

Our goal is to create a core banking system that is user friendly and provides a great developer experience. Our tech stack primarily consists of Java, C#/.NET, TypeScript/React, Kafka, AWS, and Kubernetes. We believe in innovative, event driven architectures, Domain Driven Design, and maintain a high standard for test automation.

We are a distributed agile team working closely in an informal atmosphere that values a flat hierarchy and open discussions. Our people are our greatest asset, and we value diverse opinions, enabling everyone to grow and learn as we transform our technology stack and culture.

How will you contribute to our team?

We are currently scaling our tribe to support our journey to modernise our tech stack at Danske Bank and are looking for a Software Architect to be a cornerstone of this journey.

"At Danske Bank, we not only promote diversity but also actively promote it at all levels of the company. We champion women in tech and everyone else who brings unique perspectives to our digital table. We believe in equal opportunity and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives."

You will:

• Define our technological future as we modernise the core of our bank
• Encourage and support your colleagues while helping to cultivate a strong team environment
• Own architectural decisions and enable change through your technology leadership
• Contribute to key decisions and strategies across the technology organisation and the Group
• Solve technical problems and be an integral part of a team developing APIs and other critical components
• Reduce legacy systems by introducing modern technologies while also running and maintaining current applications

We believe that a great Software Architect is both a mentor and a contributor, leading by example through hands on development of high quality code while inspiring your team to grow.

This is your opportunity to play a significant role in designing and building innovative solutions to support our transformation journey.

And don't worry, we'll try to keep the PowerPoint presentations to a minimum (we know that's what nightmares are made of!).

About you:

• A solid background in software development and a sound understanding of software craftsmanship within the Java/Spring Boot ecosystem
• A "Can Do" attitude and a drive to get things done (accomplish tasks effectively)
• Strong experience in Domain Driven Design and skilled at facilitating clarity and direction
• Experience leading technology transformations in collaboration with teams of Software Engineers
• Public Cloud and Cloud Native skills: you possess microservices and container based development skills that would impress even Kubernetes
• Experience with open source projects is welcomed - we look forward to seeing what you've created!

We offer:

Monthly salary range from 5600 EUR to 8400 EUR gross (based on your competencies relevant for the job).

• Growth opportunities: professional & supportive team, e learnings, numerous development programs; (incl. professional certificates); 100+ professions for internal mobility opportunities.
• Health & Well being: a diverse, inclusive, work & life balance work environment; additional health insurance; mental well being practices; partial psychologist counselling compensation; silence and sleep zones at the office; game rooms.
• Hybrid working conditions: Work from home up to two days a week; home office budget (after the probation period); modern Danske Campus workplace developed with anthropologist for the best employee experience.
• Additional days of leave: for rest, health, volunteering, exams in higher education institutions, and other important activities. Moreover, for seniority with Danske Bank.
• Monetary compensation package: accidents & critical diseases insurance; financial support in case of unfortunate events, travel insurance; third pillar pension fund contribution.
• Additional days of vacation
• Canteen services and free fruits
• Health insurance
• Third pillar pension fund
• See all the benefits HERE.

If you are interested, please send your CV in English no later than 15.12.2025. Confidentiality guaranteed.

Your title in job contract will be IT Software Architect, Senior.

Please contact if you have any questions.
Lars Laurids Gejl Baunwall