Senior Software Engineer

IKEA is on a transformation journey with the aim of combining our home furnishing knowledge with digital capabilities. The focus in our digitalization of product content is to enable effective planning, creation and distribution of impactful content across all channels and markets, all while enabling collaboration with partners and external parties across the globe.  

To enable our transformation, we're on the lookout for Software Engineers that understand the software development principles, have the programming language skills, and can implement digital solutions that will realize this journey of Omnichannel content. Here's your chance to really make a difference  

About the job   

In your role as a Software Engineer, you will work with colleagues in the Agile team (Software engineers / Solution Architects) to develop products on cloud that will cater to business needs defined by the Product owner.  You will be part of building a global application that supports the users to display prices in the store, both printed price tags but also digital price tags. 

In an every-day workday you will do this (among other things):   

• Setup development practices working in Agile teams. Ensure good code quality, test-driven development, Build CI/CD pipelines, and ensure the code reviews are done.    
• Collaborate and help the technology team of software and data engineers.    
• Help the product owners and specialists on the technical inputs with respect to the roadmap of the products.    
• Collaborate closely with business and IT stakeholders (including suppliers) to improve solution architectures with learnings from best practices within software development and industry.   

About you   

You like the big-picture and do not miss the details. You believe in teamwork and know it leads to better results for our users and customers. You're self-motivated, tech-savvy, skilled at guiding developers and shaping software architecture. You're up to date on digital trends and comfortable with Agile, DevOps, and cloud-based solutions. In a nutshell, you're an engineer who turns ideas into real, impactful solutions.   

To be successful in this role, the following knowledge, skills and experiences would be valuable:    

Technical Skills  

• Backend Development: Proficient in Java and Spring Boot; experienced in writing unit tests using JUnit, Testcontainers, WireMock.  
• Frontend & APIs: Familiarity with REST APIs, GraphQL, ReactJS, and NodeJS (nice to have).  
• Cloud & DevOps: Skilled in Azure Cloud and/or GCP; experience with CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, or Azure DevOps.  
• Tooling & IDEs: Comfortable with Visual Studio Code, IntelliJ, and Gitflow.  
• Architecture & Design: Knowledgeable in cloud messaging solutions, event-driven architecture, design and integration patterns, and modern data architectures.  
• Observability: Hands-on experience with Prometheus, Grafana, ELK/EFK, and OpenTelemetry for monitoring Spring Boot services.  

Soft Skills  

• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to engage effectively with business leaders and technology leadership.  
• Relationship building: Ability to build and maintain strong relationships, manage expectations, and meet deadlines. 

At IKEA, we believe in creating a work environment that's as inspiring as our products. No two days are the same, and we encourage a culture where everyone pitches in, learns from mistakes, and celebrates success. You'll be part of a global community that values innovation, creativity, and making a real impact on people's lives. 

Additional information 

This role is full-time (40 hours per week) and is currently based in Malmo, Sweden. 

This role sits in the digital product area Commercial and reports to the Software Engineering Manager. If you would like to know more about the role, or if you have questions about the recruitment process, please connect with Jordi Menick ,) 

Interested? Submit your CV and let us know why you would be a good fit for this role, in English, by the 16th of October