Head of Tech (Sr. Engineering Manager)

At Lunar we are democratizing the power of money and changing the way we all bank, pay, and invest. Since starting in Aarhus in 2015, we've grown rapidly and are now a major player in the Nordics, with offices in Copenhagen, Aarhus, and Stockholm

So, who are we?

Are we a tech company or a bank? Well, we're both breaking free from the usual categories. Here, tech isn't just a cool add-on; it's the core of how we do things. With our own banking license, we go head-to-head with traditional banks. What sets us apart is the mix of tech and financial services, giving us the power to shake up a dusty industry that's ready for a change.

As we continue our journey to become the best everyday bank in the Nordics, we are seeking a Head of Tech (Sr. Engineering Manager) to lead our Platform Engineering, Data Platform, and Data Science teams. These teams and efforts are the foundation for the rest of Lunar’s tech teams, and you will join in the middle of a transformative time, with big impacts on top and bottom line for the business.

About this role

You will be part of the tech leadership team, reporting to Rolf Jensen, VP of Technology. The team currently comprises approximately 15 software engineers working in Aarhus and Copenhagen, who are focused on driving technological advancements and ensuring the successful delivery of technology solutions within the broader Technology function.

What will you do?

• Lead and inspire 3-4 cross-functional teams, comprising approximately 15 data scientists, data and software engineers, to foster a culture of innovation, empowerment, collaboration, and continuous learning, and nurturing individual and team growth.
• Drive technological advancements and stay ahead of industry trends.
• Foster strong cross-functional collaboration with Product, Design, and other business teams.
• Ensure the successful delivery of technology solutions and implement best practices for software development, quality assurance, and deployment.

Curious about the Lunar culture?

Everything at Lunar centers around our core - to challenge. It’s infused into our four values and guides us in how to work together, lead projects, and lead people to reach our mission. Our values aren't just words on a page - they're what make us who we are and shape the vibe of our culture. And trust me, we’re all about the vibe. For a longer read about our culture, click here.

We're excited to welcome everyone to apply for this impactful role! We can’t wait to follow up with talents who we believe are the best fit based on the following criteria:

• Strategic Vision: Transformative time, paradigm shifts to pervasive use of AI in software development.
• Infrastructure Expertise: Live and breathe infrastructure.
• Cost Management: Understand hosting cost optimization.
• Geopolitical Awareness: Geopolitical acuity and strategic Autonomy (for Fintech)
• Data-AI Foundation: Understanding that Data underpins AI.
• Platform Engineering (Core): Understand and have implemented Platform Engineering and can apply that to Data and ML.
• Platform Engineering (Plus): A plus if you have done platform engineering for Web and native mobile applications.
• Leadership/Enablement: Comfortable collaboratively enabling strong ICs and architects to shape direction and strategy, fostering a high-performing and empowered team.
• Strong background in software engineering: and technical proficiency, coupled with hands-on experience in leading and successfully guiding complex technical projects to impactful delivery.

Are you ready to join the journey? Apply now and let's find out more!

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Depending on the regulations in the country where you will be employed, we will ask to see or obtain information about your criminal record.