Senior Database Developer

Are you a self-starter with a passion for databases and a developer’s mindset? We’re building a brand-new team in Malmö, and we’re looking for a strong, experienced database professional to take the lead as our first team member.

In this role, you’ll work closely with a skilled team based in India—not to take over, but to take control and drive collaboration. You’ll help shape the technical direction, establish best practices, and lay the foundation for a team that will grow to 4–5 people.

• Lead database development and administration efforts, with a strong focus on Oracle (preferred), PSQL, and C#
• Collaborate closely with our India-based team to align on architecture, performance, and delivery
• Travel to India as part of your onboarding and ongoing collaboration
• Help build a robust, cloud-ready infrastructure (Azure experience is a plus)
• Contribute to a complex, long-term project with a steep learning curve—your experience and personality will be key to success

• Minimum 5 years of experience in database development or administration
• Strong expertise in Oracle and/or PSQL, with solid C# skills
• A developer who truly understands databases—or a database admin with a developer’s mindset
• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure preferred)
• A confident, proactive personality who thrives in complex environments
• Willingness to travel internationally (India)

As a Senior Database Developer you will hold the title Software Engineer at IKEA.
This is a full-time position located in Malmö. We are actively conducting interviews, so we encourage you to submit your application without hesitation, The last date for application is November the 11th.   

Questions about the recruitment process can be answered by Bas via [email protected]