Job Description
What you need to know
Here at IKEA, we are looking to hire passionate engineers, excited about technology and innovative ways of working to shape the future of IKEA.
In Warehouse Fulfillment Operations you will be part of a team that integrates our current and future, internal and external Warehouse solutions in 17+ countries with our global and local IT Landscape. Your contribution will further contribute to our worldwide, close to real time logistics network.
Our tech stack consists of (but not limited to):
Java, JMS, JavaScript/Node.js and Python is used as backend/APIs/MicroServices for homegrown solutions.
Our mindset for design and process includes ETL, API 1st mindset, REST API design, event-based architecture and a high degree of automation.
Onprem and Cloud, primarily based on Google Cloud Platform as well as OpenShift and Azure or Alicloud.
Services such as Cloud Functions
SQL/NoSql stores, Dataflow and PubSub are used to create data hubs that will promote data democratization across the Company.
Among others, PostgreSQL is used as database.
We use Terraform and Cloud Build to create fully automated CI/CD pipelines.
Work is planned, tracked and documented using primarily Jira/Confluence and our code is versioned in GIT Hub.
WHO YOU ARE
You have a passion for technology, you welcome change and you love to learn. As a person you are innovative and work towards putting modern architecture and requirements into place. It suits you to work cross functionally both independently and interdependently, with the support of a vast software engineering network and agile methods.
The IKEA culture and values are very much a part of our business and day to day work life. For you to thrive and grow with IKEA it’s important for us that you share our values! You can read more regarding our values and life at IKEA on our website www.ikea.com.
WE PREFER
Formal qualifications in computer science, software engineering, or any engineering equivalent
Minimum 7 years of professional experience as software engineer with similar level of experience in the specific tech stack for the area as below
Minimum 5 years experience of working in agile/iterative software development teams with a DevOps working setup and with an emphasis on self-organisation and delivery to agreed commitments
Demonstrable experience with cloud computing environments
Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
Preferred: Knowledge of IKEA Brand, culture, values and way of working
This comes natural to you:
Strong ability to apply software engineering principles and practices working in agile/iterative software development teams & Strong ability of and with agile development practices.
Ability to actively acquire new knowledge and skills, digital systems and processes to improve performance & Ability to contribute to change of direction as appropriate based on new ideas, approaches, and strategies.
Ability to understand the complexity of IKEA business and the role of technology as an integrated part of the business.
A day in your life with us
As a Senior Software Engineer, you will lead the transformation and modernization of our digital landscape by designing, developing and delivering high-quality software and engineering in order to support consumers across Ingka and Inter-IKEA Systems to be more efficient and reach the many people. Lead and coach engineers, and promote modern software engineering principles, proper tools and increase of automation to enable the specified business outcomes and create a strong software ecosystem for IKEAs digital products and business.
We expect you to be tech agnostic. You should feel comfortable working with a variety of technologies. Experience with cloud-native app development on GCP – you have a good understanding of cloud storage, databases, serverless and you understand how to use cloud-native in production.
You will be:
Responsible for developing, running, monitoring and supporting software for the assigned Product or Service using the right toolsets required and applying Ingka Software Security Directives, in order to deliver according to requirements and compliance.
Synchronize software design and architecture by aligning with stakeholders in order to ensure expected outcomes.
Lead and promote good software engineering practices within an agile/iterative development approach in order to improve time to market and fulfill business needs
Onboard, coach and mentor engineers in order to secure transfer of competence and a high performing team.
Design and educate other engineers in ways of working, encouraging good practices to meet consumer expectations on Product or Service delivery.
Take responsibility for cooperation and alignment with key stakeholders within Ingka and Inter-IKEA Systems with interdependencies towards Group Digital to develop Product/Service design and technical roadmaps.
Lead and coach in change activities in different environments in order to secure functionality and availability.
Identify, continuously explore and evaluate new technologies and benchmark against industry standards, in order to boost innovation and productivity for optimization/modifications to the current design.
Produce all required design specifications and ensure that Products or Services are aligned, by leading team members and working closely together cross-functions to ensure end-to-end business delivery.
Oversee the various Products or Services being developed, within the area, including code-reviews to ensure technical feasibility and that solutions are optimized for speed, scalability and reusability.
Drive the development of different engineering patterns for different types of Products and Services by working across initiatives within Ingka Group
Proactively manage relevant organizational processes, to drive an intended outcome.
Together as a team
We set the digital agenda to keep IKEA leading in an uncertain and fastmoving environment. We drive the development, provision and operation of our digital products and services through the use of new and existing technology and agile delivery methods to deliver at pace. At the same time, we provide a home for digital skills to both develop and extend the technical, people and business skills needed to ensure continuous development and growth of our digital capability
Here at IKEA, we are looking to hire passionate engineers, excited about technology and innovative ways of working to shape the future of IKEA.
In Warehouse Fulfillment Operations you will be part of a team that integrates our current and future, internal and external Warehouse solutions in 17+ countries with our global and local IT Landscape. Your contribution will further contribute to our worldwide, close to real time logistics network.
Our tech stack consists of (but not limited to):
Java, JMS, JavaScript/Node.js and Python is used as backend/APIs/MicroServices for homegrown solutions.
Our mindset for design and process includes ETL, API 1st mindset, REST API design, event-based architecture and a high degree of automation.
Onprem and Cloud, primarily based on Google Cloud Platform as well as OpenShift and Azure or Alicloud.
Services such as Cloud Functions
SQL/NoSql stores, Dataflow and PubSub are used to create data hubs that will promote data democratization across the Company.
Among others, PostgreSQL is used as database.
We use Terraform and Cloud Build to create fully automated CI/CD pipelines.
Work is planned, tracked and documented using primarily Jira/Confluence and our code is versioned in GIT Hub.
WHO YOU ARE
You have a passion for technology, you welcome change and you love to learn. As a person you are innovative and work towards putting modern architecture and requirements into place. It suits you to work cross functionally both independently and interdependently, with the support of a vast software engineering network and agile methods.
The IKEA culture and values are very much a part of our business and day to day work life. For you to thrive and grow with IKEA it’s important for us that you share our values! You can read more regarding our values and life at IKEA on our website www.ikea.com.
WE PREFER
Formal qualifications in computer science, software engineering, or any engineering equivalent
Minimum 7 years of professional experience as software engineer with similar level of experience in the specific tech stack for the area as below
Minimum 5 years experience of working in agile/iterative software development teams with a DevOps working setup and with an emphasis on self-organisation and delivery to agreed commitments
Demonstrable experience with cloud computing environments
Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
Preferred: Knowledge of IKEA Brand, culture, values and way of working
This comes natural to you:
Strong ability to apply software engineering principles and practices working in agile/iterative software development teams & Strong ability of and with agile development practices.
Ability to actively acquire new knowledge and skills, digital systems and processes to improve performance & Ability to contribute to change of direction as appropriate based on new ideas, approaches, and strategies.
Ability to understand the complexity of IKEA business and the role of technology as an integrated part of the business.
A day in your life with us
As a Senior Software Engineer, you will lead the transformation and modernization of our digital landscape by designing, developing and delivering high-quality software and engineering in order to support consumers across Ingka and Inter-IKEA Systems to be more efficient and reach the many people. Lead and coach engineers, and promote modern software engineering principles, proper tools and increase of automation to enable the specified business outcomes and create a strong software ecosystem for IKEAs digital products and business.
We expect you to be tech agnostic. You should feel comfortable working with a variety of technologies. Experience with cloud-native app development on GCP – you have a good understanding of cloud storage, databases, serverless and you understand how to use cloud-native in production.
You will be:
Responsible for developing, running, monitoring and supporting software for the assigned Product or Service using the right toolsets required and applying Ingka Software Security Directives, in order to deliver according to requirements and compliance.
Synchronize software design and architecture by aligning with stakeholders in order to ensure expected outcomes.
Lead and promote good software engineering practices within an agile/iterative development approach in order to improve time to market and fulfill business needs
Onboard, coach and mentor engineers in order to secure transfer of competence and a high performing team.
Design and educate other engineers in ways of working, encouraging good practices to meet consumer expectations on Product or Service delivery.
Take responsibility for cooperation and alignment with key stakeholders within Ingka and Inter-IKEA Systems with interdependencies towards Group Digital to develop Product/Service design and technical roadmaps.
Lead and coach in change activities in different environments in order to secure functionality and availability.
Identify, continuously explore and evaluate new technologies and benchmark against industry standards, in order to boost innovation and productivity for optimization/modifications to the current design.
Produce all required design specifications and ensure that Products or Services are aligned, by leading team members and working closely together cross-functions to ensure end-to-end business delivery.
Oversee the various Products or Services being developed, within the area, including code-reviews to ensure technical feasibility and that solutions are optimized for speed, scalability and reusability.
Drive the development of different engineering patterns for different types of Products and Services by working across initiatives within Ingka Group
Proactively manage relevant organizational processes, to drive an intended outcome.
Together as a team
We set the digital agenda to keep IKEA leading in an uncertain and fastmoving environment. We drive the development, provision and operation of our digital products and services through the use of new and existing technology and agile delivery methods to deliver at pace. At the same time, we provide a home for digital skills to both develop and extend the technical, people and business skills needed to ensure continuous development and growth of our digital capability
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Senior Software Engineer | Backend Developer position is now open for candidates interested in the Software Developer Jobs sector. This role in Bengaluru offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Software Developer Jobs is a plus.
