Chief Database Engineer

Danske Bank has an exciting opportunity for you to join our Database services team, which has end-to-end ownership of Database services in both private and public clouds. We are the team behind most critical database services in the financial Nordics. But we’re not stopping there. The most significant journey is still ahead: the expansion of our infrastructure to the public cloud.

In line with Danske Bank’s Forward’28 strategy, there is a massive emphasis on the further digitalization of the bank, including migration to the public cloud. Our mission as a team is to enable efficient migration to the cloud by building robust database infrastructure, backed by powerful automation.

Our team is spread across Lithuania and India, enriching our work with diverse ideas and perspectives. At Danske Bank, we create a culture of openness, teamwork, and transparency. We encourage new ideas and provide the freedom to be creative in your problem-solving approach.

Come and be part of our journey, where you will have the opportunity to not only shape the future of banking but also leave a significant footprint in the field of Database services in the cloud.

This role offers a unique blend of technical challenge, team collaboration, and opportunity for continuous learning and improvement.

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

"Together, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our employees."

You will:

• Play a crucial role in designing, deploying and supporting IBM DB2 LUW offering


• Design and build DB2 LUW automation and integration with the help of existing services with security in mind


• Leverage your expertise to provide guidance to our infrastructure teams, users, and developers, and mentor your team members


• Own services, serving as its main point of contact for our user community


• Work closely with service stakeholders and service users to collect demands and feedback


• Play a critical role in automating infrastructure processes, ensuring more efficient operations and freeing up team resources for innovation and strategic tasks


• Implement forward new ideas and strategies to keep our infrastructure at the forefront of the industry


• Plan and regularly review roadmap for future development and enhancements of our services

About you:

• 7+ years of experience as a IBM DB2 Database Engineer


• Experience setting up and managing high availability solutions, like HADR (High Availability Disaster Recovery) in DB2


• Ability to analyze and optimize database performance through tuning queries, designing optimal schemas, and utilizing DB2 tools and utilities.


• Proven stakeholder management skills


• IBM CDC replication and Q replication experience


• Experience in planning and coordinating deliveries


• Scripting skills (PowerShell, Python, JavaScript, etc.)


• Knowledge of AWS core services: VPC, EC2, S3, IAM, Route 53, Load Balancers, Storage, Lambda


• Understanding of security technologies and observability practices, methods, and tools in AWS


• Advanced skills in using DevOps and IaC tools such as Azure DevOps, Terraform, Ansible, Chef, Git


• Efficient 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


• Upper-Intermediate English skills (written and spoken)

We offer:

Monthly salary range from 4240 EUR to 6360 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: 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 title in job contract will be IT Database Engineer, Chief.

If you're interested in this role and joining my team, feel free to contact me via LinkedIn, and I will answer your questions! Arnas Baronas, Head of Database Services at Danske Bank.

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