Data Engineering Manager for Danica IT

Job description

Danica is part of Danske Bank Group and provides pension and health insurance. Our data work supports important business decisions and our responsibility to customers. We have a modern data platform built on AWS and Databricks, and experienced engineers with strong knowledge of our business and data. The platform and strategy are in place. Now we are bringing this work together in a Data Engineering Centre, focused on shared engineering standards, a stronger Databricks practice and data products that domains can deliver with confidence.

What you will be doing As manager of our Data Engineering Centre, you will unite engineers from across Danica into one cohesive team focused on building scalable data solutions on our modern AWS and Databricks platform. You will serve as track lead for Data Engineering in our data programme, working with architects and business stakeholders to turn strategy into practice. Lead, coach and support the career development of experienced engineers, and keep them engaged and aligned around shared priorities.

Set common engineering standards for DataOps, CI/CD, testing, code review and production readiness.

Transform our data mesh strategy into reusable data products for domain adoption

• Collaborate with architects to evolve our AWS and Databricks platform capabilities
• Partner with business stakeholders to move concepts from idea to production
• Build new engineering capability whilst respecting existing technical expertise About you Experience leading data, analytics or engineering teams with direct reports Credible background in modern cloud data engineering with Databricks or AWS Ability to guide experienced engineers through a new way of working, building new capability while respecting existing expertise.

Familiarity with DataOps, CI/CD, agile delivery and production data operations Clear communication skills with technical and non-technical stakeholders Structured, pragmatic approach to decision-making when priorities shift Advanced proficiency in English

What We Offer

You Monthly salary range from 5200 EUR to 7800 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. See all the benefits HERE . Your job function (position) in the job contract will be Data Engineering. Are you ready for the next step? We would love to hear from you if this opportunity interests you. Please reach out to Morten Leth-Sørensen at [contact redacted] with any questions about the role or team.

The application deadline is 27 October 2026. We look forward to hearing from you!