Expert Software Engineer in Rating & Limit Management

Job Description

Expert Java Developer / Solution Designer (AI-Driven Development) Welcome to Group Technology, where we pride ourselves on engineering solutions and direct Nordea’s transformation by providing a holistic technological view and structured understanding of the bank, and its surrounding environment to enable the Customer Vision and the Business Strategy. We are looking for an Expert Java Developer / Solution Designer to help design and build modern backend solutions while actively shaping how AI can accelerate software development in our teams. This role is offered as a full-time employment agreement. Nordea is a place where traditions meet tomorrow. We're not just a bank, we're a tech employer on a mission to evolve finance securely and responsibly. Together, we impact millions of people’s daily lives by ensuring they can access our solutions anytime, anywhere, while safeguarding their personal data and wealth. Join us in making an impact on the banking industry. About our team Meet the Rating Assignment technology team. We build and maintain digital solutions that support how corporate credit decisions are made across the bank. Our systems help credit professionals efficiently assess financial data, manage credit limits, and evaluate risk. We focus on creating reliable and intuitive tools that simplify complex workflows and support high-quality decision making. A key part of our work is integrating data across multiple systems and automating credit processes to improve efficiency and transparency. The solutions we build also provide trusted data used for risk management and regulatory reporting. In our team, we work at the intersection of business, technology, and regulatory requirements, designing solutions that are scalable, compliant, and easy to use. We collaborate closely with business experts, analysts, and engineers to continuously improve the credit processes used across the organisation. Main responsibilities in this role:Designing and developing backend services using Java and Spring Boot in a modern microservices architecture Taking ownership of solution design and technical architecture for complex features and componentsCollaborating closely with business stakeholders and analysts to translate business needs into scalable technical solutions Driving adoption of AI-assisted development practices (e.g. GitHub Copilot, internal agents) to improve engineering productivitySupporting the team with technical leadership, code quality practices, and modern engineering standards (TDD, design patterns, clean architecture) Who you are This is the right role for you if you: Enjoy combining hands-on development with architecture thinking Are curious about how AI can change the way software is builtLike working close to business stakeholders, helping translate ideas into working solutions Take ownership and naturally step into an expert role within a teamAre open to solving problems beyond pure coding when the situation requires it Your background and skills include:Strong experience with Java (17+) and Spring BootExperience designing and building microservice-based systems Solid knowledge of relational databases and SQLExperience working with messaging systems such as Kafka or MQStrong understanding of software design patterns, clean architecture, and modern development practicesExperience adapting AI tools (e.g. GitHub Copilot or similar) or agents into everyday development workflows, such as code generation, refactoring, documentation, or test creation It would be ideal if you also:Have experience with Docker and KubernetesWork comfortably with TDD and domain-driven design (DDD)Are familiar with Angular 17+ or modern frontend framework What we offer Collaboration. Ownership. Passion. Courage. These are the values that guide us in how we work and how we make decisions – and that we imagine you share with us. People are driven by many different factors. For some, it’s to take their career to the next level. For others, it’s to break new ground within their area of expertise – in other words, with us, you will always move forward. A culture that fosters performance and growth in one of the largest Nordic banks, offering various opportunities to evolve, develop and learn from brilliant colleagues with diverse backgrounds in a vibrant working environment. Hybrid working model – we believe in the value of bringing people together and at the same time we embrace the freedom of flexibility. Diversity and inclusion are a natural part of our daily work. We know that an inclusive workplace is a sustainable one. We genuinely believe that our diverse backgrounds, experiences, characteristics and traits make us stronger together. Every day we strive to find new ways to improve diversity and inclusion within our community e.g. we have signed the European Diversity Charters in the countries where we operate to show our commitment and engage with others to continue learning and improving. If this sounds like you,