Join one of the largest tech employers. Technology is our driving force. Together we dream, collaborate and create to shape the bank of the future.
SEB Global Services provides world-class services for the SEB Group customers and business divisions all around the world, supporting SEB on the journey of becoming a leader in efficiency and innovation.
In Vilnius and Riga we have more than 850 IT professionals – developers, engineers, big data experts, architects etc., and our role is both developing new systems and features, as well as maintaining the existing infrastructure.
At SEB Tech you're able to push boundaries beyond possible while standing on solid ground. Did you know we have been focusing on innovation for more than 165 years? Just imagine the things we can do together.
Looking for variation? We will not disappoint you. SEB is a progressive tech company driven by innovation. A place to develop your skills. Dive into our tech stack.
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Meet your future colleagues
Božena Nevinskienė
Senior data engineer at SEB Global Services
“What impressed me most about SEB was the people and the culture. I felt that I could be myself here and that my colleagues and I could communicate freely and openly.”
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Justina Guobienė
IT Team manager & Scrum master at SEB Global Services
“There are many different things that fascinate me about SEB, but I would like to mention the colleagues and the opportunity to always find new challenges.”
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Rokas Anskinas
Robotics Developer and Scrum Master at SEB Global Services
“Developing a career is much easier when you're eager to learn new things. The main thing is to find something interesting to be curious about.”
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Benefits and compensation
Joining SEB gives you access to convenient benefits for all life situations. We have a broad and diversified offering where we care for your wellbeing as well as your development and career.
Working from home when possible and up to 5 weeks of paid vacation. Your balance is always in focus.
SEB talks IT
Get a deep dive “from the inside” into what some of our experts within the different Technology areas are working on in our SEB Tech Blog.
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Cloud technology
By embracing Cloud Technologies, we benefit from scalability, flexibility, and access to the latest technologies.
Container technology
Container technology has fundamentally changed our view on application hosting and brings speed to our application deployment pipeline. Some examples are OpenShift, Mirantis/Docker, Kubernetes, Swarm and Container Security.
Software development
We use a broad range of software programming languages. To mention a few, we love Java, .Net Core & .NET Framework, Go, React, and Python.
CI/CD
Increase agility by continuously build, test, and deploy iterative code change. Embracing Infrastructure-as-Code and GitOps best practices for deployment improves security and quality.
AI Ops
Automated monitoring, discovery, and remediation. Machine Learning helps us mitigate problems quicker.
Data Science
We work with visualization, data engineering, AI and Machine Learning.
Open Source
We contribute and have our own.
Our open-source projects range from frontend tools to Kubernetes operators and more. We contribute to other projects and continuously evaluate what is suitable to open source.
API
We use and develop a lot of API for our development internal as well as external usage as well as in our infrastructure.
Petra Ålund
Head of Technology
We will be a driving force in developing the bank of the future
Petra Ålund is in charge of more than 2800 employees in SEB's Technology division. She wants her organisation to be a driving force in developing the bank of the future through technological expertise and innovation.
"Our core mission is to make sure that the bank's systems always are available, reliable and future-proofed," she says. "Customers must be able to rest assured that the payment systems will work and that their money and information always are in safe hands."
"Moreover, we serve as the bank's R&D unit, responsible for finding out how we can create value for customers with the help of new technologies such as AI, machine learning, and data analytics."
Petra Ålund has worked for SEB since 2017. She has an extensive industrial background, where she has held high-level IT positions for both Scania and Sandvik. She was born and raised in Oxelösund and has a Master's in International Economics from Linköping University.
"I bought my first computer in 1982 and have always been interested in IT," Petra says. "I did some programming when I was young, but I see myself more as a generalist than a specialist."
What do you like best about working with IT?
"It's exciting that the development is going so fast, which means that you have to learn new things all the time. It gives everyone a chance to get up to speed on a new level of development together."
"I also enjoy the adrenaline kick you get when a disruption or some other unforeseen event occurs. Solving problems through teamwork is an energy booster."
You head one of Sweden's largest IT organisations. Can you tell us more about how you work?
"We are nearly 2800 people working in Technology. We are situated in 14 countries, with our largest units in Sweden and Lithuania. Then there are another 1,500 tech-related professional roles in the bank. We work together in a virtual, agile organisation where we have all the different competences we need from across the bank, with our joint goal to create products and services that our customer truly love. We provide our technological expertise and strive to jointly find new solutions that no one has thought of before."
Can you give some examples of various professional roles in the organisation?
"We have all types of roles – from in-depth specialists to broad generalists – and we work with the absolute newest forms of programming languages, as well as the ones that have been around for a while. It's a large organisation, which offers fantastic opportunities to develop, change your area of focus and find new challenges.
It's also an international organisation with employees in many different countries and a lot of cross-border collaboration. A large share of communication is done in English, so you don't need to have a command of Swedish or any other local language to be able to work and develop here. A diverse workforce is important for us, we see that a mix of people in gender, age, nationality and social background makes the best and most innovative teams."
What do you think is best about SEB as an employer?
"How we take care of our people. We try to make sure that every one has an opportunity to develop, and we require our people to be self-motivated to grow and take responsibility for their own learning."
Božena Nevinskienė
Senior data engineer SEB Global Services centre in Vilnius
From biomedicine to data engineering
What does biomedicine have in common with technology? Božena's career path shows that they can be quite related. "I was not afraid to change my career because I have seen successful cases of people moving from biomedicine to technology," says Božena. Božena's experience as a data engineer at the SEB Global services centre for almost three years shows how she discovered her new skills when she took a new career direction.
What was your path from the area of biomedicine to data engineering?
My bachelor's degree was in genetics. After my studies, I got a job in a biotechnology company. For my master’s degree, I studied systems biology, which was already more related to technology. During my master’s studies, I studied both life sciences and IT, and I learned a bit of programming. After about three years as a researcher in a laboratory, I got a job in data management for clinical studies. After that, I decided I wanted to try out IT and applied for a job opportunity at SEB.
Why have you decided to move into technology? What similarities did you see between biomedicine and technology?
I enjoyed programming and logical thinking, which were needed in both biomedicine and technology. My master's degree was focused on the application of computer technology in the area of life sciences. In both fields, the main task is to solve a problem. Then you try to find the interfaces to solve that problem quickly and efficiently. I have a good memory, which helps me to grasp the essence of the problem and find solutions quite quickly.
What was your first impression of SEB?
As soon as I joined SEB, I had to go through a lot of mandatory training and get access rights to various systems. I wanted to get to work right away and learn practical things as soon as possible. What impressed me most about SEB was the people and the culture. I felt that I could be myself here and that my colleagues and I could communicate freely and openly.
What do you value most about SEB and what is the main motivation in your work?
I value people most at SEB. I also like the freedom that SEB gives you – as an employee, you have the freedom to try, to learn, to make mistakes. I also appreciate the stability and security I feel working at SEB. Most of all, I am motivated by the feeling that I am needed and valuable at work.
Is there room for creativity in technology?
In our team, there is. That's why I like my team and its specifics, because we are the first in the bank to try out a lot of innovations, to apply them to our work. I think I will stay in the company as long as there are still new things I can learn. It would be too hard for me to do the same job for a year and not change anything. I like the dynamic and new challenges at work.
What does curiosity mean to you and how are you developing professionally?
When I started working at SEB, learning and development were very much encouraged by the team itself. For example, we all decide together in the team that we want to get a certain certification. One part of the learning is those formal courses that lead to various certificates, and the other part is learning by doing your day-to-day work. Working at SEB has helped me to discover qualities I hadn't known before – I like working in a team, building a team. I contribute to the onboarding of newcomers to the team, and it is very interesting to see their progress and growth.
What can motivate a person to develop and learn?
I believe that the employee's own motivation is the main driver of development. You need to talk to your manager, know what you want to achieve and what you want to learn. Of course, it also depends on the manager's willingness to develop an individual and the amount of effort they will invest in that development. SEB, as a company, also contributes a lot in terms of providing funds for employees to learn and develop.
What do you think will be the most important skill for future employees?
With the rapid development of artificial intelligence, I think one of the best skills will be the ability to use its various tools. Another important skill is the ability to adapt to change and learn quickly.
Justina Guobienė
IT Team manager & Scrum master at SEB Global Services Vilnius
Justina's career journey at SEB: from bank specialist to IT team manager
Justina Guobienė, who has been working in the SEB Global Services Centre in Vilnius for more than ten years, shares her inspiring career, which started as a bank specialist and led her to the IT field. Justina shares the key moments that led to her career change and reveals why SEB not only fascinates her with its culture but also encourages continuous learning and development.
What were the most important moments or experiences that led to your career change?
I started working at SEB more than ten years ago, when I was still a university student. I was studying economic engineering, so the opportunity to work in banking was very exciting. I joined SEB Bank as a specialist in the Contact Centre. We provided remote advice to the bank's customers 24/7, so I could combine my studies and work. Working in the Contact Centre helped me to get acquainted with many of the bank's services, gain a lot of experience in managing conflict situations, and improve my ability to find solutions in various difficult situations. When I started working at SEB, I did not have a clear career plan, but rather a plan that was developed while I was working. When the opportunity arose to apply for the position of Team Manager of the team I was working for, I did not hesitate to accept, as I had additional functions for which I was responsible when I was still working as a specialist. I have never regretted that decision. I am constantly motivated by the opportunity to help people develop, to improve internal processes together, to build a strong team. I became interested in IT a couple of years ago. I was very interested in all the latest IT technologies, and I knew I wanted to work in this field. Although I don't have deep technical knowledge, it doesn't stop me from working in IT because I have knowledgeable colleagues nearby.
What made you choose IT? What fascinated you?
I chose IT because of its dynamic nature and the opportunity to be part of the changes that are taking place. The solutions that I and my team are now working on were previously unknown to me, I had only heard some of the terms. I think that when you work in IT you never get bored and you never stop learning, because you must keep up to date with the latest technologies. Before I started working in IT, I had heard a lot about the Agile methodology, so I was very curious to find out what it was and to try it out.
You've been working at SEB for 10 years. What do you find most fascinating here? Why did you choose to change your career within the company and not in another organization?
There are many different things that fascinate me about SEB, but I would like to mention the colleagues and the opportunity to always find new challenges. During my ten years at SEB, I have met so many wonderful people who I still talk to even when we are not working together. I would like to thank all my former supervisors because I could learn a lot from everyone, I felt valued, and I always got the help I needed.
I believe that you can find challenges and new activities in the bank even without changing your position. And if you do decide to change roles or fields, there are also plenty of opportunities. Although I started my career at SEB bank, I will now continue my career at the SEB Global Services Centre. I think this is a good example of how there are many and varied opportunities to change careers within SEB.
How does SEB's culture promote learning and career development? Can you give a concrete example of how your experience reflects this culture?
I can confidently say that the most important thing is to have the desire to continuously learn and develop yourself. At SEB, we have access to a variety of learning platforms - both internal and external. When I joined the IT team a year ago, I was given the additional responsibility of being a scrum master. Although I didn't know anything about this field at the time, I now have a lot of experience. The support of my colleagues, especially the team, and the training organized within SEB have helped me to achieve this. I think the most important thing is to have the internal motivation to take advantage of the opportunities.
You're an IT team leader. How do you encourage continuous learning and development in your team?
Working in IT, there is always a need to stay up to date with the latest technologies. We have special sessions within the team to share knowledge among team members and participate in company-organized training. We even have a little competition with the team to see who can gain the most learning hours.
Given your long-term experience at SEB, what advice would you give to employees who are looking to try different career paths within the organization?
I think it is very important in any position to be ambitious, to take on extra responsibility, and to be able to show your abilities and strengths. Respect for colleagues and maintaining good relationships is also an important factor. There is always an opportunity within the organization to contact the hiring manager to talk about the position before applying. This not only helps to get further information about the role and decide whether it is of interest but is also a great way to get to know colleagues.
What are your hobbies?
I like to be active in my free time – I run, play table tennis, snowboard in winter, wakeboard in summer, and my family and I go cycling and hiking together quite often. By the way, I started playing table tennis in office here at SEB. I also like to spend my free time quietly with a book and watching films and TV series.
Rokas Anskinas
Robotics Developer and Scrum Master at SEB Global Services Vilnius
The best thing that a person can do is to be curious
Meet Rokas, a Robotics Developer and Scrum Master in the Automation department at SEB Global Services Vilnius, who highlights the significance of curiosity and having a clear vision of what interests you and where you want to grow. Starting from scratch in Automation and achieving success, Rokas demonstrates that curiosity, a thirst for learning, and strong team support are the keys to building a successful career path.
How did you start working at SEB?
After graduating from university, I was looking for opportunities and space for growth. I decided to apply for a position at SEB because it is one of the biggest and most stable employers in the Lithuanian market. However, I was rejected and switched my focus from large corporate job to Lithuanian smaller companies. After a while, I began looking for a new job. Encouraged by my friends' positive experiences at SEB, I decided to try with large corporations once again and applied to some of them. Thanks to my friends' recommendation, I reapplied to SEB as well and got the position.
What is your career path at SEB?
I currently work as a robotics developer and scrum master in the Automation department, but I initially joined SEB as a business operations specialist. After a while, my manager recognized my previous experience working in a technology company and assigned me to automation duties. Interestingly, I knew nothing about it at the time. Although I was writing scripts for myself, I still needed to learn a lot about automation. I am glad that back then, my manager was supportive, giving me opportunities and space to learn and acquire the needed skillset to work with RPA (Robotic Process Automation). Now, I am successfully working as a solution developer, constantly improving in my position.
I had no experience as a scrum master initially, but I developed an interest in it. When my team decided to promote someone internally to become a scrum master, my manager saw potential in me and offered the opportunity, which I accepted. My easy-going, energetic personality and ability to manage meetings and team dynamics made me a good fit.
Maybe in the future, I will choose one direction, but for now, I enjoy this combination and take the best parts of it.
Would you call your career path challenging?
I wouldn’t call this journey challenging but fun. There are hard tasks sometimes, but a career should be enjoyable. Throughout my career path, I try to do what I like and learn more about it. Also, I have a lot of support, which is also important. For example, my previous manager encouraged me to join my current team and was very supportive when I was getting the job I wanted.
Now, I enjoy building robots. If I ever stop enjoying it, I'll try something else. Despite never scripting or coding before joining SEB, my curiosity and the support from my managers have helped me succeed.
What learning and development opportunities do you see at SEB?
If you want to learn more about something, you can go straight to the SEB Campus. I like Pluralsight because I find more useful information there. However, to use these tools, you need to already be curious and know what exactly you would like to learn and develop. Most of the courses are great for entry-level to kickstart your interest in an exact topic that you chose.
To spark curiosity, you can find many examples of employees with exciting careers within SEB. It is motivational to learn more about what they do and look for new opportunities.
Is SEB a good place to develop a career?
Definitely. SEB is a big bank with many interesting positions in various departments and offers great professional development opportunities. There's a saying, "The world is yours." In this case, I’d say, "The bank is yours." Even after 15 years, you can still find new opportunities, both vertically and horizontally.
Additionally, a supportive environment is crucial. I’ve seen different managers and various stories of changing positions, so I'm glad that my previous and current managers and my team are supportive and encourage skill development and internal mobility, which is truly motivating.
Why is it important for employees to be curious?
I think it is the best trait that a person can have. It has helped me reach where I am today. Developing a career is much easier when you're eager to learn new things. The main thing is to find something interesting to be curious about. If you're too focused on your daily tasks and don't look for other opportunities, it's harder to discover what might captivate your interest.
At SEB, my colleagues often inspire my curiosity. When I see my colleagues engaged in interesting roles or working on exciting projects, it sparks my interest and makes me want to learn more.
What advice can you give to those who have just started their career or want to move to another position?
Working as a Scrum Master helped me realize the importance of soft skills, not only on the job but also for career development. Sometimes, you don't need a full set of technical skills if you have strong soft skills and a curiosity to learn. For example, one thing I appreciate about SEB is that it manages to hire lively and interesting people and is willing to invest time in teaching juniors.
What are your hobbies?
I have many hobbies. One of my latest passions would be dog agility. I also enjoy various sports with padel tennis and kite surfing being my favorites at the moment. I wouldn't refuse a fun board game night with friends as well, especially outdoors, as I really enjoy being in nature.
Author: Liwaa Audi
Data Engineer at SEB Global Services
Data Detective: Unlocking Insights for Data-Driven Decisions
Imagine you're a detective, armed with a magnifying glass and a keen eye for detail. Your mission? To solve the mysteries hidden within your organization's data. Welcome to the world of data analytics, where you'll become a data detective, uncovering valuable insights that can drive your business forward.
Organizations that can effectively collect, analyze, and interpret data are better equipped to make informed decisions, improve efficiency, and gain a competitive edge.
This comprehensive guide will equip you with the knowledge you need to embark on your data detective journey. So, let's put on our detective hats and start unraveling the mysteries that lie within your data!
The Foundation of Your Investigations: Understanding Data
As a data detective, your first step is to understand the data you're working with. Data comes in various forms, each with its unique characteristics and potential insights. Let’s discover types of data:
• Structured Data: This is the data that's all neat and tidy, like a well-organized filing cabinet. It’s organized in a predefined format, such as rows and columns in a spreadsheet or a database. Examples include customer information, sales figures, and financial data.
• Unstructured Data: This data is a bit messy and chaotic, like a detective's desk covered in clues. It lacks a structure and it’s more challenging to analyze. Examples include text documents, images, social media posts, and audio files.
• Semi-structured Data: This data is somewhere in between, with a bit of structure but also some flexibility. Examples include JSON and XML files.
Collecting and Cleaning Data
Once you've identified the types of data you need, the next step is to collect it from various sources. This can involve extracting data from databases, scraping websites, or using APIs to access external data sources.
However, raw data often contains errors, inconsistencies, and missing values. To ensure accurate analysis, it's essential to clean the data. This process involves tasks such as:
• Data validation: Checking for errors and inconsistencies in the data.
• Data imputation: Filling in missing values with appropriate values.
• Data normalization: Transforming data into a consistent format.
• Data standardization: Ensuring data is consistent across various sources.
By understanding the several types of data and following effective data collection and cleaning practices, you'll lay a solid foundation for your data detective investigations.
Analyzing Data and Telling the Story
Now that you've gathered and cleaned your data, it's time to start analyzing it. Think of yourself as a detective examining clues to solve a mystery.
Data Analysis Techniques
• Descriptive Analytics: This is like summarizing the case file. You're looking for basic facts and figures to understand the overall picture. For example, you might calculate average sales, identify the top-selling products, or analyze customer demographics.
• Diagnostic Analytics: This is where you start digging deeper into the evidence. You're trying to understand why things happened. For instance, you might investigate why sales declined in a particular region or analyze customer churn rates.
• Predictive Analytics: This is like predicting the future. You're using historical data to forecast future trends. For example, you might predict customer behavior, estimate future sales, or identify potential risks.
• Prescriptive Analytics: This is where you put your detective skills to use and recommend solutions. You're using data to suggest the best course of action. For instance, you might recommend optimizing marketing campaigns, improving customer service, or launching new products.
Telling the Story with Data Visualization
Once you've cracked the code of your data, it's time to share the treasure. Data visualization is like creating a compelling story that helps others understand your detective work.
By using charts, graphs, and other visual elements, you can make complex data easy to understand and interpret. Effective data visualization can help you:
• Identify patterns and trends: Spot trends that might be difficult to see in raw data.
• Communicate insights clearly: Convey your findings in a way that is easy to understand.
• Persuade others: Use data visualization to support your recommendations and influence decision-making.
Remember, the goal of data analytics isn't just to solve puzzles for fun. It's about using your detective skills to make a real difference. By combining effective data analysis techniques with compelling data visualization, you can become a master data detective and unlock the full potential of your organization's data.
Putting Your Detective Skills into Practice: Make Data-Driven Decisions
Now that you’re familiar with the art of data analysis and visualization, it's time to apply your detective skills to drive data-driven decision making within your organization. Here are some best practices to keep in mind:
• Foster a data-driven culture: Encourage employees at all levels to embrace data and use it to inform their work.
• Invest in data quality: Ensure your data is accurate, complete, and dependable.
• Choose the right tools: Select data analytics tools that are powerful, user-friendly, and aligned with your organization's needs.
• Collaborate with data experts: Work with data scientists and analysts to leverage their expertise and insights.
• Experiment and learn: Don't be afraid to try new things and learn from your experiences.
Conclusion: The Future of Data-Driven Decision Making
As a data detective, you have the power to unlock the mysteries hidden within your data. By following the best practices outlined in this guide, you can make informed decisions, improve efficiency, and drive innovation.
Remember, the future of business is data-driven. So, sharpen your detective skills, put on your thinking cap, and embark on a journey of discovery. With the right tools, techniques, and mindset, you can become a master data detective and shape the future of your organization.
