28/08/2026
Vaiva spent a few years at Danske Bank working as an Operations Officer before deciding it was time for a change. 👩💻
Curious about technology and inspired by colleagues she had met in IT, she started learning programming and set herself an ambitious goal: return to the bank through , this time as a Software Engineer.
The biggest challenge wasn't learning to code. It was convincing herself that she belonged.
After only ten months of studying programming, Vaiva worried that other candidates would have far more experience. She also feared being left alone with challenges she wasn't yet ready to handle. Looking back, the reality turned out to be very different.
“It felt like a programme that genuinely wants to help people grow.” 💬
Through supportive leadership, guidance from colleagues, and opportunities to keep learning, Vaiva gradually gained something she hadn't expected: confidence. She realised she didn't need to know everything from day one. What mattered most was being willing to learn, ask questions, and keep improving.
Today, she is building her career as a Software Engineer, proving to herself that stepping outside your comfort zone can open doors you might never have considered before.
Her advice to anyone considering is simple:
“You do not need to know everything from the beginning. If you are motivated, open to learning and willing to put in the effort, can be a great place to start a new career path.”
👋 Ready to explore a new direction? Applications for open on 1 September and close on 13 September.
🚀 Choose from four career tracks:
Software Engineering
DevOps & Platform Engineering
Business & Data Analytics
Data Engineering
Find more information and take your chance to (re)start your career here: https://danskebank.lt/en/career/future-pros/future-pros