Lead Engineer - Partnerdata (Mainframe, Coordination & Projects)

About the role

Deutsche Bank's Partnerdata team, part of its Technology, Data & Innovation Germany unit, is looking for a Lead Engineer in El Prat de Llobregat. You will maintain and evolve the mainframe-based infrastructure, coordinate cross-functional initiatives and drive projects in a highly integrated banking environment serving over 500 consumers.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain and enhance critical Partnerdata functionality and processes on the mainframe, including other involved platforms such as UNIX and Java.
• Coordinate provisioning, migration and onboarding across Partnerdata-related projects, ensuring compliance and audit readiness.
• Work with cross-functional teams to ensure production stability and successful software releases.
• Drive automation initiatives and process optimization for bulk operations and housekeeping.
• Define and implement KPIs for software delivery and operational excellence.

Required profile

• Proven ability to lead teams and coordinate complex projects across distributed environments (essential).
• Strong analytical and communication skills, with a proactive and independent working style (essential).
• Several years of professional experience in engineering roles, with a strong focus on mainframe systems; experience with Partnerdata is preferred.

Required skills

• Experience with change management tools (e.g., RMS, ServiceNow, Jira) and audit-compliant workflows.
• Familiarity with DevOps/SRE practices and continuous delivery pipelines.
• Ability to use AI tools to improve productivity and workflows, with responsible and ethical use of data and AI outputs.

What we offer

• Support for mental health, including counseling and support in difficult life situations.
• Healthcare offerings, gyms, preventive checks, standing desks and healthier ways of working.
• Paid and unpaid leave, career coaching, flexible working time models and participation in employee resource groups.
• Pension contribution plans, banking services for employees, insurance, company bicycles or public transport perks.