Software Engineering Leader | Customer Master Data

Job Description

Shape the Future of IKEA’s Digital Customer Experience

At IKEA, togetherness and collaboration drive everything we do. Our vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people. Join us in developing innovative, sustainable digital solutions that make a difference for millions around the world.

The Role

We’re seeking a hands-on Software Engineering Leader to take charge of the Customer Master Data (CMD) product in the Customer Engagement Domain. As a key player in shaping IKEA’s digital future, you’ll lead engineering efforts to deliver scalable, secure, and customer-centric solutions that enable seamless, personalized IKEA experiences globally.

What You’ll Do

• Own engineering for the CMD product, aligning across teams and domains.
• Collaborate with the Product Owner to co-create and execute a forward-looking technical roadmap.
• Champion best practices in code quality, scalability, and security while ensuring simplicity and sustainability.
• Mentor and inspire engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, learning, and collaboration.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex challenges to ensure smooth product delivery and performance.
• Represent IKEA’s technical leadership and commitment to meaningful customer solutions internally and externally.
  
  

What You Bring

• 10+ years in software development, with expertise in solution architecture and agile practices.
• 3+ years of cloud experience (preferably Azure).
• Proficiency in technologies like Node.js, .NET, Python, C#, Java, Databricks, SPARQL, and APIs.
• Strong leadership and communication skills to inspire teams and engage diverse stakeholders.
• Passion for innovation and building digital products that put the customer first.
  
  

Why Join IKEA?

• Collaborate with a global team driving meaningful digital transformation aligned with IKEA’s vision and values.
• Embrace flexibility with a blend of in-office and remote work.
• Create scalable products that directly impact millions of customers while promoting affordability and sustainability.
• Be part of a company where togetherness and caring for people are at the heart of everything we do.
  
  

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.

If you have a special need that requires accommodation in the recruitment process, just let us know.

Additional Information

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) based in Malmö, Sweden.You’ll report to the Product Manager for the Customer Engagement Domain.

For questions about the role, please contact Polo Welschen ([email protected]). For questions about the recruitment process, please contact Sarah Arshad ([email protected]).

Closing Date

Send your CV and motivation letter in English by 10 February 2025. Show us why you’re the perfect fit to lead engineering at IKEA. Together, let’s create a better everyday life for the many people!