Chief Data Engineer – AML Platform

About the role

Would you like to play a key role in shaping the future of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) technology at Danske Bank? You will provide technical leadership for a strategic AML data platform, driving its architecture and engineering evolution. This is a unique opportunity to influence key technology decisions and help build the next generation of AML solutions at scale.

Key responsibilities

• Lead technical architecture and engineering evolution of the AML data platform
• Design and develop scalable data processing solutions for complex datasets
• Drive engineering standards through coding practices and continuous improvement initiatives
• Lead platform modernisation and cloud transformation using AWS and Databricks
• Establish DevOps, CI/CD, and software engineering best practices
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions
• Ensure governance, security, resilience, and operational stability of the platform
• Mentor engineers and build a strong data engineering community

Required profile

• 5+ years of experience in Data Engineering or Platform Engineering
• Strong expertise with Apache Spark, SQL, and one or more of Scala, Java, or Python
• Experience building large‑scale distributed data platforms and processing solutions
• Experience with cloud technologies, preferably AWS and Databricks
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Git, and Infrastructure as Code
• Ability to lead complex technical initiatives across teams
• Strong understanding of data architecture, security, and governance
• Strong stakeholder management and mentoring skills
• Experience within AML, Financial Crime Prevention, or regulated environments is valued

Required skills

• Apache Spark
• SQL
• Scala
• Java
• Python
• AWS
• Databricks
• CI/CD
• Git
• Infrastructure as Code

What we offer

• Monthly salary range from 4400 EUR to 6600 EUR gross (based on competencies)
• Employee benefits package including growth opportunities, professional development and internal mobility
• Health & well‑being benefits such as additional health insurance, mental‑well‑being practices, partial psychologist counselling, silence and sleep zones, and game rooms
• Hybrid working: up to two days remote per week, home‑office budget after probation, modern workplace designed for employee experience
• Additional days of leave for rest, health, volunteering, exams and seniority
• Monetary compensation: accidents & critical diseases insurance, travel insurance, and IIIrd Pillar Pension Fund contribution