Chief DevOps Specialist for SDLC and Standards

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The Developer Experience tribe offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the productivity and satisfaction of developers here at Danske Bank.

We are excited to announce the new position of Chief DevOps Engineer for newly established SDLC and Standards squad within the Developer Experience Tribe. As Chief Engineer, you will be responsible for Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and related instruction, process framework & training course, DevOps best practices & capabilities, alignment to industry standards, controls, developer journeys and standardised development workflows.

As a member of this motivated team, you’ll collaborate with talented individuals who are passionate about creating exceptional experiences for developers. You’ll have the chance to shape the tools, resources, and processes that empower developers to thrive, innovate, and deliver high-quality software solutions. Joining us means being part of a dynamic and forward-thinking team where you can contribute your expertise, learn from others, and play a crucial role in shaping the future of software development within the organization.

You will:

Author Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) instruction and outline requirements according to DFSA regulations and laws
Adhere to industry standards for SDLC, develop SDLC guidelines (process framework) and DevOps best practices to enhance/mature DevOps capabilities in the bank
Contribute to the SDLC training course by providing concepts and materials
Engage with developer community and map Developer Journeys, pinpoint pain points, and identify automation steps
Enhance engineering performance monitoring by standardising development processes
Evaluate SDLC risks and develop controls to mitigate them. Assist with Automated Governance
Collaborate closely with the DevOps Engagements squads, providing guidance and exchanging ideas
Assist other squads in the tribe in developing efficient, high-quality solutions
Assess viability and develop SDLC AI Assistant using DanskeGTP API

About you:

Bachelor’s degree in business, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. MBA or relevant certifications are a plus
At least 7 years of professional experience as a DevOps/Platform/Full-stack Engineer, or similar role in a technical environment
Extensive DevOps expertise with both broad and detailed understanding
Experience with CI/CD Pipelines (GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, Drone.io)
Experience with containers platforms (Docker or OpenShift) and orchestration (Swarm or Kubernetes)
Experience with Windows, Linux, Infrastructure Provisioning & Orchestration (Terraform or Ansible) and Cloud Services (AWS, Azure or GCP)
Experience in application observability (Grafana, Prometheus, AppDynamics), log aggregation (Splunk, ELK) and related best practices
Focus on automation, Quality Assurance, security and compliance
Experience with creating high quality documentation and inspirational presentations
People minded, inspirational, motivational and a role model
Leading through influence
Structured, quality conscious and problem solver
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Financial services knowledge is a plus
Advanced English skills

We offer:

Monthly salary range from 5600 EUR to 8399 EUR gross (based on your competencies relevant for the job).

Additionally, each Danske Bank employee receives employee benefits package which includes:

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; IIIrd Pillar Pension Fund contribution.