Systems Architect / Engineer

• Develop and own technical designs that align with Group Architecture principles and support the department's technology transformation
• Track and manage design updates, resolving unforeseen engineering challenges effectively
• Shape the technology roadmap by evaluating emerging tools and established techniques, balancing cost, complexity, and performance
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders across Business, Model Development, and Technology leadership to refine requirements and deliver robust solutions
• Apply advanced analytical and querying techniques to diagnose issues, optimise performance, and enforce data quality controls
• Provide technical leadership through hands-on and mentoring activity: contribute high-quality code, perform code reviews, and guide engineering best practices

Do you have experience in Spark?, * Proven track record in designing and delivering large-scale banking technology systems.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to tackle complex technical challenges
• High proficiency in programming languages such as C++, Python, Java, and SQL
• Experience with Big Data technologies (BigQuery, Hadoop, Spark) and traditional databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB)
• Understanding of Anti-Financial Crime challenges and the broader Payments industry.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders at all levels

You will be joining the Anti-Financial Crime (AFC) Technology department as part of a multi-skilled agile team dedicated to rolling out sophisticated automation that drives Deutsche Bank's critical control infrastructure. The team develops high quality tools whilst working hard to foster a culture of collaboration and engineering excellence. You will make a crucial contribution to the efforts to accelerate the delivery of changes required by the bank's committed key deliverables in this area, which are frequently driven by tight regulatory requirements.

As well as taking the lead in software development tasks, you will be domain expert in the analysis of large complex datasets and have a clear understanding of the business processes and competing priorities

What we'll offer you

A healthy, engaged and well-supported workforce are better equipped to do their best work and, more importantly, enjoy their lives inside and outside the workplace. That's why we are committed to providing an environment with your development and wellbeing at its centre.

You can expect:

• Hybrid Working - we understand that employee expectations and preferences are changing. We have implemented a model that enables eligible employees to work remotely for a part of their working time and reach a working pattern that works for them
• Competitive salary and non-contributory pension
• 30 days' holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional days
• Life Assurance and Private Healthcare for you and your family
• A range of flexible benefits including Retail Discounts, a Bike4Work scheme and Gym benefits
• The opportunity to support a wide-ranging CSR programme + 2 days' volunteering leave per year

For over 150 years we have been there for our clients every step of the way. Our purpose: ‘Dedicated to our clients’ lasting success and financial security at home and abroad’ guides our vision and strategy, and is brought to life by our culture. With a global presence in about 60 countries, and a diverse workforce of more than 90,000 people, we know that each individual’s daily actions shape our culture. 

Deutsche Bank Technology in Berlin

DB Technology is a global team of tech specialists, spread across multiple trading hubs and tech centres. We have a strong focus on promoting technical excellence – our engineers work at the forefront of financial services innovation using cutting-edge technologies.

Our Berlin location is our most recent addition to our global network of tech centres and growing strongly. We are committed to building a diverse workforce and to creating excellent opportunities for talented engineers and technologists. Our tech teams and business units use agile ways of working to create #GlobalHausbank solutions from our home market.