Lead Developer / Tech Lead, Payments Information Provisioning team
Nordea · Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland
- On site
- Full-time
- $120,000 / year
- Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland
Job highlights
- Lead developer role in payments data domain.
- Design and build real-time data pipelines.
- Technical leadership for data engineers.
- Modernize existing tech stack.
- Hybrid work model offered.
About the role
About Nordea
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. Nordea is one of the biggest banking employers in the Nordics, Poland and Estonia, and with us, you’ll find plenty of opportunities to grow, develop and make your mark on something bigger.
About Our Team
Meet the Payments Information Provisioning (PIP) team. Our role is to aggregate payments data of different origin (cross-border and internal, inbound and outbound, classic and instant etc.) and populate respective data sources with it, so it can be consumed by both internal systems and external customers (e.g. for reporting, payments search etc.). The team operates in a matrix organization with analysts, developers, product owner and project manager spread across Nordics, Poland and India all working together on the same goals / deliveries. The team is part of Data and Reporting service domain under Payments and Financial Transactions Technology service area.
About This Opportunity
To strengthen our team we are looking for experienced Lead Developer / Expert Data Engineer who has skills to do hands-on data engineering and development work. The right candidate also understands other aspects of software development: Are we making solid architectural decisions? Are we able to improve our tech stack? Should we move to a different tech stack that better serves our needs? Are we focusing on right things?
As the Lead Developer, you’ll engage with many different stakeholders, so the person we are looking for is an outgoing individual who is self-motivated and contributes to a good team spirit. You are an experienced and passionate developer always seeking the best solution. Your main responsibilities will be around the consolidation and harmonization, sourcing, storage and distribution of Payments Data to other solutions. It also includes integrations supporting different end-to-end payment flows in Nordea´s target payment architecture.
What you’ll be doing:
- Working as an Expert Java Developer (with Apache Kafka) in Payments Data Domain
- Technical lead for developers / data engineers in a scrum team
- Contributing to solution architecture, design and maintainability of applications
- Designing, building and maintaining near real-time data pipelines
- Interacting with product owners and stakeholders to clarify requirements and detailed reporting needs
- Supporting the transition of the existing solutions to a modern tech stack
- Collaborating with other engineers and properly documenting your design & solutions
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:
- Are a team player who takes ownership, builds cross-functional relationships and loves sharing knowledge
- Have curious mindset, challenges status quo, suggests improvements and offers alternative views
- Can communicate constructively and contribute to a productive work environment & good atmosphere in the team
Your experience and background:
- Expert in Java (incl. Spring / Spring Boot framework)
- Expert in developing Kafka producer and consumer code
- Expert in SQL
- Experience building distributed, highly-available and high-throughput applications
- Hands-on knowledge of practices like domain driven design, event sourcing architecture patterns, microservices architecture and clean code
- Hands-on knowledge of CI/CD, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes
- Degree in computer science and engineering, mathematical modelling or similar
- Good understanding of master data management and data modelling principles
It would be ideal if you also have:
- Experience in one or more cloud platforms (AWS / Azure / GCP)
- Experience in one or more data processing / ETL platforms (Databricks, Snowflake)
- Experience with Apache Spark (both batch and streaming processing)
What We Offer
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 stronger together.
We offer a full-time employment with various benefits based on your location, which may include private health and life insurance, learning opportunities, holiday subsidies, bonuses, special Nordea banking conditions and many more.
We treasure flexibility. That’s why we offer a hybrid working model, where you can experience both working from our offices and from home (2-3 days at home).
Next steps
Submit your application no later than 22/05/2026. The recruitment process consists of the following steps:
- Preliminary CV selection
- Online interview with team member (:30 mins tech screening)
- Online interview with team member (tech round)
- Online interview with the hiring leader
- Background check
Only for candidates in Finland: A security clearance will be performed for the person selected for this position.
Only for candidates in Poland: Please include permit for processing personal data in CV as following: In accordance with art. 6 (1) a and b. Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data, and repealing Directive 95/46/EC (General Data Protection Regulation) hereinafter ‘GDPR’. I agree to have: my personal data, education and employment history proceeded for the purposes of current and future recruitment processes in Nordea Bank Abp. The administrator of your personal data is: Nordea Bank Abp operating in Poland through its Branch, address: Aleja Edwarda Rydza Śmiglego 20, 93-281 Łodź. Your personal data will be processed for the recruitment processes in Nordea Bank Abp. You have a right to access your personal data, right to rectify and right to delete. Disclosing the personal data in the scope specified by the provisions of Polish Labour Code from 26 June 1974 and executive acts are mandatory. Providing personal data is necessary to conduct the recruitment processes. The request for the deletion of your personal data means resignation from further participation in recruitment processes and causes the immediate removal of your application. Detailed information concerning processing of your personal data can be found at: https://www.nordea.com/en/doc/nordea-privacy-policy-for-applicants.pdf .
We reserve the right to reply only to selected applications.
Key skills/competency
- Lead Developer
- Payments Data
- Java
- Apache Kafka
- SQL
- Data Engineering
- Software Architecture
- CI/CD
- Distributed Systems
- Scrum Team
Skills & topics
- Lead Developer
- Tech Lead
- Java Developer
- Apache Kafka
- Data Engineer
- Payments Data
- SQL
- Spring Boot
- CI/CD
- Distributed Systems
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight Java, Kafka, SQL, and data engineering expertise for this Lead Developer role.
- Showcase leadership: Emphasize experience in technical leadership, architecture, and mentoring data engineers.
- Quantify achievements: Use numbers to demonstrate impact in building data pipelines and improving systems.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss distributed systems, CI/CD, and problem-solving in tech screening.
- Research Nordea: Understand their values and connect your experience to their mission.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What is the work arrangement for the Lead Developer Payments Data role at Nordea?
- This role offers a hybrid working model. You can expect to work both from Nordea's offices and from home, typically 2-3 days at home per week.
- What are the primary responsibilities of a Lead Developer at Nordea?
- As a Lead Developer, you will be responsible for consolidating, harmonizing, sourcing, storing, and distributing payments data. You'll also contribute to solution architecture, design, and maintainability, and provide technical leadership to other developers and data engineers.
- What specific technologies are essential for this Lead Developer position at Nordea?
- Expertise in Java (including Spring/Spring Boot) and Apache Kafka (producer and consumer development) is essential. Strong SQL skills are also required. Familiarity with CI/CD, Jenkins, Docker, and Kubernetes is highly valued.
- Does Nordea sponsor work permits for this Lead Developer role?
- The job description does not explicitly mention work permit sponsorship. It's recommended to clarify this during the application or interview process with the hiring team.
- What is the typical interview process for a Lead Developer role at Nordea?
- The process generally includes preliminary CV selection, an online tech screening, a technical interview, an interview with the hiring leader, and a background check. Specifics may vary.
- What kind of projects will a Lead Developer work on in the Payments Information Provisioning team?
- You'll work on aggregating various payment data, populating data sources for internal systems and external customers, and designing/building near real-time data pipelines to support end-to-end payment flows.
- Are there opportunities for growth or learning in this Lead Developer role at Nordea?
- Nordea emphasizes opportunities for growth and development. The role involves supporting the transition to a modern tech stack, which can provide significant learning experiences.
- What are the core values of Nordea that are relevant to this Lead Developer position?
- Nordea values Collaboration, Ownership, Passion, and Courage. They look for candidates who are team players, possess a curious mindset, challenge the status quo, and communicate constructively.