Software Engineer

We’re looking for a Software Engineer who loves to learn new things and challenge the status quo. At Core Business Range, we are taking the next step in our journey by simplifying, focusing, and putting the product at the center—fully concentrating on our core assignments.

Our business revolves around developing products; it’s at the heart of everything we do. You will play a key role in our journey as we dare to be IKEA, optimize for relevance, and secure the best possible products at the lowest possible price. The role is based in Malmö, Sweden, and requires strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with both in-house and offshore teams.

This role combines Software Engineering (approx. 50%) and Scrum Master responsibilities (approx. 50%), and requires you to have:

Technical Skills

• Minimum 3–5 years of professional experience in .NET development, building web applications and backend services using .NET Framework / .NET Core.
• Proficiency in developing and consuming RESTful APIs, with experience building scalable backend services and integrations.
• Hands-on work with SQL databases (Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL), including data modelling, complex queries, performance optimization, and stored procedures.
• Experience with front-end development (HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript) and at least one modern framework (React, Angular, or Vue).
• Familiarity with cloud environments (Azure or AWS) for deployment, monitoring, and application lifecycle management.
• Curiosity and interest in system architecture, application design, and maintainable full-stack solutions.
• A strong motivation to improve software robustness, refactor existing solutions, reduce technical debt, and modernize the current landscape.

Scrum Master & Agile Leadership Skills

• Demonstrated experience acting as a Scrum Master, ideally 2 or more years in an agile environment; Scrum Master certification is preferred.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, retrospectives, backlog refinement, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to facilitate technical discussions, remove blockers, and support team cohesion and productivity.
• Skilled at coaching team members in agile ways of working and fostering a culture of collaboration, transparency, and delivery focus.
• Experience using agile tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar.

Interpersonal & Cultural Fit

• Strong interpersonal skills, including active listening, guiding discussions, mediating conflicts, and supporting team development.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly with both local and distributed teams.
• A deep appreciation for IKEA’s values—humility, simplicity, togetherness, and continuous improvement—and a mindset that reflects these principles.

This is a full-time position located in Malmö at IKEA of Sweden. IKEA of Sweden is responsible for developing the IKEA range and making it available to stores and customers worldwide.

We are conducting interviews on an ongoing basis and encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. Please note that we only handle applications in English, and we do not accept applications via email. Due to the upcoming holiday period, the recruitment process may take longer than usual—but don’t hesitate to apply!