Software Development Capability Leader

Nordea is a leading Nordic universal bank. We are helping our customers realise their dreams and aspirations - and we have done that for 200 years. We want to make a real difference for our customers and the communities where we operate - by being a strong and personal financial partner. Job ID: 23751 We are Nordea. We have a 200-year history of supporting and growing the Nordic economies and our values are deeply rooted in these open, progressive and collaborative societies. As one of the biggest employers in the Nordics, Poland and Estonia, you have excellent opportunities to evolve, develop and move forward with us. We enable dreams and aspirations for a greater good. We build relationships. We add a personal touch to everything we do – when advising our customers, collaborating with colleagues and meeting our potential candidates. We learn and develop. We take pride in being experts and thinking ahead. We use our expertise to meet our customers’ needs, from the simplest to the most complex. We bring a growth mindset to our work that enables us to focus on the broader perspective in our daily challenges. We lead change. We are responsible and aware of the impact of our decisions, both for our customers and for our local and global communities. Mindful of our responsibility towards current and future generations, we have made sustainability an integrated part of our business strategy. At Nordea, we know our customers’ needs are changing – and we’re deeply committed to meeting them with the financial solutions of tomorrow. We’re creating an agile environment where we’re harnessing the power of technology – one where you can make an impact. So bring your skills, ideas and unique background. With us, you’ll find plenty of opportunities to grow and make your mark on something bigger. About this opportunity Come and join an exciting position as Capability Leader Software Development in the Enterprise-Wide Master and Reference Data service domain in the largest Nordic bank. This is a chance to head the development team, engaged in building key solutions for the bank, and working together to improve the quality and innovation of our solutions. In this role you will be working with skilled, international teams in a fast-paced and inspiring working environment - playing an important role in making us achieve our goals and objectives. What you’ll be doing: * Leading a multinational team of developers that are working with developing the IT applications belonging to the domain (includes both internal employees and external consultants) * Be part of agile initiatives that are actively designing and developing our systems and applications * Continuously refining and improving the software development standards and practices * Setting targets for the team, as well as for each employee and providing timely and well-documented feedback, coaching and assessments * Handling risk issues and ensuring compliance with regulatory and governance requirements * Building and maintaining key relationships with surrounding teams and stakeholders * Be part of the Service Domain Leadership Team, working together towards our vision and targets The role is based in Stockholm; Gdańsk; Warszawa. Who you are Collaboration. Ownership. Passion. Courage. These are the values that guide us in being at our best – and that we imagine you share with us.   To succeed in this role, we believe that you have: * Proven leadership experiences * Relevant background from working with Data Management and/or Master Data Management technologies. * Knowledge in software development standards and best practices * Solution orientation and an ability to execute accordingly * Ability to foresee trends in applicable technologies and required changes of needed developer skill set * Persistency to work with virtual and multi-located teams * Excellent communication skills, written and spoken English If this sounds like you, get in touch! Next steps Submit your application no later than 14/05/2024. For more information, you’re welcome to contact Mats Sundborg at mats.sundborg@nordea.com. At Nordea, we know that an inclusive workplace is a sustainable workplace. We deeply believe that our diverse backgrounds, experiences, characteristics and traits make us better at serving customers and communities. So please come as you are.  Please be aware that any applications or CVs coming through email or direct messages will not be accepted or considered. For union information, please contact Finansförbundet at finansforbundet@nordea.se or SACO at SacoNordea@nordea.com.