We are on the journey to transform our digital capabilities, bringing core business processes, people, data & technology together - an enabler for IKEA to become an even better home furnishing retailer in the future. A journey that needs passionate people who embrace change, dare to question and want to make a difference. If that sounds like you, come and join us. Together we can do great things!
About the area
Inter IKEA Group is organised in three core businesses - Range, Supply and Retail Concept - and five enabling functions. Together we contribute to the success of IKEA and share responsibility for the franchise offer.
The enabling functions lead key common activities in networks across Inter IKEA Group, as well as cover specific needs for the core businesses. The five Enabling functions are Operations Management, Business Performance & Support, Communication, Sustainability and People & Culture.
About the job
As a Platform engineer Network, you will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and maintaining the underlying systems that power large-scale infrastructure.
This role requires deep understanding of infrastructure components, ensuring the reliability, scalability, and efficiency of critical connectivity and systems.
Responsibilities:
You will contribute to the creation and implementation of IT infrastructure architecture blueprints and high level design of IT services. You will support the implementation via the development of roadmaps, standards and guidelines. You will also support the digital innovation and transformation journey with new information technologies, expanding our capabilities with current but with focus on new technology platforms & foundations to enable us to meet the many people and explore new opportunities to develop a future-proof IKEA.
You will support IKEA by:
About you
You are passionate and curious about the assignment of Inter IKEA and see how Digital and Information Technology can enable our way forward to create a unique and successful meeting with the customer. You are a down-to-earth team player who is eager to take initiatives and achieve results that deliver to a longer-term strategic agenda as well as to the operational and tactical implementation of available and supported IT platform infrastructure. You are appreciated for your way with people and ability to build trustful relationships through effective collaboration and delivery of results in agile ways of working. You strive for constant renewal of IT services and processes to move our business forward by providing platforms, services and solutions with a customer centric mind set.
You would bring solid experience and knowledge (at least 3 years) in designing, managing and developing IT connectivity and a thorough understanding of different connectivity technologies such as Switching & Routing, (SD)WAN and DNS.
Preferred Qualifications:
This is a full-time role (40-hours per week) based in Malmö, Sweden or Delft, Netherlands reporting to the Platform Manager for Network & Connectivity.
If you would like to know more about the role, please connect with Pär Hernflo ([email protected] ) or if you have questions about the recruitment process, please connect with Wayne van Tonder ([email protected]).
Interested? Submit your CV and let us know why you would be a good fit for this role, in English, by the 17th of August 2025.
At IKEA, we are looking for people who believe everyone deserves a seat at the table. You’re welcome no matter where you come from, what you believe, and what you look like. We don’t even care how you have furnished your home. We’re interested in you simply because you’re you. Even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. We believe that people’s different perspectives, backgrounds, and personalities make us better at understanding our customers dreams and needs. At IKEA, we’re all on the same project.
If you have a special need that requires accommodation in the recruitment process, just let us know.
The IKEA brand is one of the most successful home furnishing brands in the world. We are a values-driven company with a passion for life at home. Our vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people. You see things a little differently. So do we. We believe that what you values are more important than what your CV says. We offer positions that will challenge your skills and let you grow. Come see things a little differently with us.Supply Chain Operations (SCO) connects customers with IKEA products in a simple, affordable, and sustainable way. It delivers transport and logistic solutions today, tomorrow and over time by (a) optimizing replenishment solutions (b) defining physical goods flow capacity needs (c) sourcing and developing transport & logistics capacities (d) managing the goods flow (e) leading & securing supply quality.
Understand the required skills and qualifications, anticipate the questions you may be asked, and study well-prepared answers using our sample responses.
Platform Engineer Q&A's