Candidate profile (text) - Default language WELCOME TO THE HOME OF IKEA!
Sweden is where it all began – the heart and soul of IKEA. With over 80 years of bold ideas, hard work, and a deep love for the many people, we’re proud of our journey and excited about the future we’re building together. Being the Home of IKEA is more than a place – it’s a mindset. It is an attitude of learning, testing new things, and looking for opportunities beyond the predictable. Now, we’re looking for someone who shares that spirit to join us as our next:
Country Software Engineer, Service Office Helsingborg
IKEA Retail is the core business of Ingka, contributing to create a better everyday life for the many people. Together, we are creating a better IKEA Retail, one that is securing long term profitable growth, so we can be more affordable, accessible, and sustainable. We are bringing IKEA closer to our customers - whenever, wherever, and however they want to meet us.
WHO YOU ARE
We are looking for a software engineer who loves to learn new things and continuously develop self and others. You are passionate about high‑quality software engineering and home furnishing business. You are enthusiastic about solving real needs in people’s homes. You bring:
- 3 years of experience as a Software Engineer in combination of Scrum Master or technical lead
- Experience working in agile/iterative development teams and DevOps setups
Hands on experience building event driven systems and integrations
Practical experience with MySQL, modeling querying and optimization
Proficient in managing and deploying applications using AWS, Azure and GCP cloud services
Hands on experience in RESTful services, React, JavaScript, node.js, python, API integrations and Databricks
- Good knowledge of software engineering principles, architecture (e.g., microservices), CI/CD and modern toolsets
- Strong interest in exploring new technologies
- Ability to collaborate across functions and communicate technical concepts clearly
- You are energized by building great solutions that create real customer and business value. You enjoy independence, co‑creation and living the IKEA culture and values.
Key responsibilities (title) Your responsibilities
Key responsibilities (text) As Country Software Engineer, you will design, develop and deliver high‑quality software solutions that strengthen IKEA’s digital foundation, contributing to teams’ technical delivery while supporting agile ways of working in collaboration with business owners. You have great communication and collaboration skills to be able to integrate with peers in IKEA and strategic partners on and off shore.
You will:
Lead, coach and mentor technical scrum ceremonies supporting team and overarching business needs and goals
Own the product development quality and delivery end to end together in the team
Develop high‑quality architecture and software based on prioritized country needs
- Apply and promote good engineering practices including CI/CD
- Deliver tests, performance analysis and specifications to strengthen product delivery
- Explore and evaluate new technologies to drive innovation and optimization
- Support and guide country digital and business stakeholders in good development practices
Team vision ( title) Our team within IKEA
Team vision (text) You will be part of Digital Products & Requirements Deployment Adoption team, a high-performing team driven by a passion for innovation. We strive to deliver efficiency, value, and happiness for both our customers and co workers within our retail organization. We are highly engaged, dare to ask 'why', and embrace mistakes as part of our journey towards shaping our a digital future and create growth and value. Together, we create one digital roadmap for retail Sweden, constantly pushing boundaries to become the leader in home furnishing and omni digital. Join us in shaping the future of retail at IKEA!
Let's connect Questions and support? Let's connect!
Let´s connect This is a full-time permanent position based at the Service Office in Helsingborg.
If you have questions about the role, please contact Hiring Manager Nicole Wai,
[email protected].
For questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Johan Rosengren,
[email protected].
Warmly welcome with your application! Last day to apply is 21 June.
