Software Engineer

We are on a journey to transform our digital capabilities by embracing the opportunities from data & technology and integrating them into the business. To develop IKEA as an even more affordable, sustainable, and accessible home furnishing retailer in an omnichannel environment, we need to bring people, processes, data, and technology closer together. Working together will be critical in reaching our strategic goals and it will demand leadership across functions and organizations, to always have the totality of IKEA in mind。 

We’re looking for a Full Stack Developer who wants to work with cutting-edge technologies and frameworks, crafting software that’s intuitive, visually captivating, and accessible. We are seeking a talented individual like you to join our team and help us build innovative solutions. 
 
As a person, you are curious and have a constant desire for improvement. We're seeking a person who isn't afraid to chart new territory, welcomes change, and possesses excellent communication skills. With a can-do attitude and a talent for pinpointing what's important, you are hands-on and ready to dive in and make an impact. Because let's face it, software development is all about pushing boundaries and taking bold steps forward!
 

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, test, and implement complex software applications and systems.
• Oversee the development cycle, ensuring code quality and adherence to deadlines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and propose technical solutions.
• Identify architectural opportunities for improving performance, scalability, and maintainability.
• Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.
• Mentor and guide junior software engineers in their technical development.
• Troubleshoot and resolve software defects or technical issues efficiently.
• Continuously explore new technologies and best practices to drive innovation.

To be successful in this role, we believe that you have: 

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Strong understanding of software architecture and design patterns, domain driven design, event driven architecture.
• 5+ years of experience in enterprise software development, with a focus on API/Microservices development using Go
• Strong front end development experience with Typescript and NextJS.
• Proficiency in multiple programming languages such as .Net, PL SQL.
• Well-versed in database technologies like MongoDB, Postgres DB, and Azure Cosmos DB.
• Solid knowledge of CI/CD, Terraform (IaC), Github Actions and cloud services, such as Azure
• Experience with agile development methodologies.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Of course, you are not alone in this. Working and creating together is deeply rooted in IKEA's culture, so it is important that you value and easily build trustful relationships. The team you will be part of, at Data & Technology, is in the middle of changing the entire product information model. By transforming our data model into new shapes and digital tools, you help us deliver better products for many people.  If you are passionate about technology and are eager to learn and grow, we want to hear from you.

This is a full-time role (40 hours per week) and based in Malmö, Sweden. It reports to the Software Engineering Team Manager. We will continuously interview, so please do not hesitate to apply. Questions about the recruitment process can be answered by Bas de Koeijer via [email protected].

For this position we are interviewing continuously so please don’t delay with your application in English and don’t forget the cover letter.

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.