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Chief Linux Engineer

Join our Linux and Container Orchestration team at Danske Bank – where cool tech meets big goals. We manage Linux and container-based services in both private and public clouds. You’ll be part of a team handling over 10,000 Linux machines and developing OpenShift clusters in the financial Nordics, running 50,000+ containers. And that’s not all – we’re preparing to expand our infrastructure to the public cloud.

We’re driving digital transformation with our Forward’28 plan, focusing on moving to the cloud. Your focus? Help build reliable Linux and container infrastructure with smart automation.

Our team is based in Lithuania and India, bringing together diverse ideas and experiences. At Danske Bank, we create a culture of openness, teamwork, and transparency. We encourage new ideas and give you the freedom to be inventive with your solutions.

What’s In It For You?

  • Make an impact: Help shape the future of banking by enhancing Linux and cloud services.
  • Keep growing: Work on exciting tech challenges with a skilled team and lots of opportunities to learn.
  • Challenge yourself: This role offers a unique blend of technical challenges, team collaboration, and opportunity for continuous learning and improvement.

*Depending on your experience and knowledge, we may offer you different seniority of the role.

"Everyone is welcome – bring your authentic and full self to work."

You will:

  • Play a key role in running and improving our Linux and cloud services
  • Provide expert advice to our infrastructure teams, users, and developers, and mentor your team members
  • Be the main contact for one of our services, helping users solve problems and keeping things running smoothly
  • Automate processes to make operations more efficient, freeing up time for innovation and strategic work
  • Bring forward new ideas and strategies to keep our infrastructure at the forefront of the industry
  • Help shape our roadmap by contributing insights and future improvements

About you:

  • 4 + years of hands-on experience with Linux
  • Experience with container orchestration platforms like Kubernetes, OpenShift, EKS, or others
  • Scripting or programming skills in any of the following languages: Ruby, Python, Bash
  • Understanding of Linux security technologies and observability practices, methods, and tools
  • Experience with automation tools like Chef, Ansible, Terraform, AWS SSM
  • Great troubleshooting and debugging skills, enabling you to diagnose and fix issues quickly and efficiently
  • Solid communication skills with the ability to work with diverse teams and build a positive working environment
  • Hands-on experience with public cloud services in AWS
  • Upper-Intermediate English skills

We offer:

Monthly salary range from 5440 EUR to 8160 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.

Additional days of vacation

Canteen services and free fruits

Health insurance

Third pillar pension fund

See all the benefits HERE.

If you're passionate about Linux, Container Orchestration platforms, and cloud technologies as much as we are, we would love to hear from you. Whether you have any questions, need more details about the position, or just want to chat about the latest trends in these areas, don't hesitate to reach out. Let's shape the future of digital banking together. Looking forward to our conversation!

Aurimas Laimikis, Head of Linux and Container Orchestration Team

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Send your CV

If you are interested, please send your CV in English no later than 28.08.2025. Confidentiality guaranteed.

Your title in job contract will be IT Software Engineer (Cloud Specialist), Chief.

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