Country Software Engineer, Service Office Helsingborg

"You care about making a positive impact in the world. You understand greatness requires thinking differently. An inclusive and accepting work environment is important to you.

A job at IKEA is so much more than home furnishings. Together, we work to make a better everyday life for the many. It's the perfect fit if you want to contribute, grow, and share. Join the team and start a better life for yourself."

• Location

  Helsingborg

• Employment type

  Full Time Permanent

• Department

  IT & Digital Solutions

• Deadline

  2026-10-02

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
• Experience working in agile/iterative development teams and DevOps setups
• Hands on experience building web applications & fulfillment systems for customer and co-worker facing experiences
• Hands on experience building event driven systems and system integrations
• Practical experience with MySQL, modeling, querying and optimization
• Proficient in managing and deploying applications using AWS, Azure and GCP cloud services

You also have :

• Hands on experience in RESTful services, React, Typescript, JSON, JavaScript, node.js, python, API integrations, middleware 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, co-worker 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.

You will:

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 coworkers within our retail organization. We are highly engaged, dare to ask 'why', and embrace mistakes as part of our journey towards shaping 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 2 October.

Why you will love us

From the deep forests in Sweden, we have spread our culture and values around the world. At the heart of our offer are our beautiful home-furnishing products and solutions, made with care for our planet, reaching millions of customers.

At the heart of our business, are our wonderful co-workers representing diversity in all dimensions and passionate for life at home. We all contribute with our uniqueness and we want to grow and develop together.

Our vision, “to create a better everyday life for the many people” inspires and guides us in everything we do. This is IKEA.

What we all have in common

• Living our values
• Being your unique self, while respecting and including others
• A passion for home furnishing
• Performing & delivering while learning & developing
• Having fun!