Information Technology 12 Month Internship Programme ( Software Engineer)

at  IKEA

Job ID: 276385
Date posted: 30/01/2025
Come see the wonderful workday where we create a better everyday life for the many!
No doubt you have learned a lot already at university, are you ready to put it into practice at IKEA? Well, we are looking for enthusiastic 2nd year students /undergraduates to join our IT team.
Our placement programme is structured to give you the chance to make an impact across the IKEA Information Technology Team. We have six different roles for you to choose from for your 12 month placement programme starting in July 2025 on a full-time basis. Please review all roles on the IKEA careers site before you apply to ensure you chose the right one for you. By applying to this role, you are applying to join IKEA as a Software Engineer.
The UK and Ireland IT team are responsible for ensuring IKEA Digital products and platforms are delivered with excellence to meet the needs of customers across our market, to enhance the whole IKEA shopping experience and to enable co-workers with the tools and capabilities they need to do their best work.
Your role will be varied but exciting and you will have the opportunity to work across our IT team and other functions, building your skills and learning about and applying your knowledge in different.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:

To apply for this placement, complete your application through the link and attach your CV and Covering Letter. CV & Cover Letter are ESSENTIAL to complete the application process. We don’t consider applications who don’t have both.
Internal Co-Worker Applications:
If interested in the IT Internship Programme FY25 or your already part of the ambassador programme, please contact Cheryl Craig before applying.
In your covering letter please capture the following areas in approx. 400 words:
Why do you want to work for IKEA?
Why are you applying for this role?
What will you bring to this?
Application Closing Date: 17th February, but our recruitment window may close early due to high volumes of applications; therefore, we recommend you apply soon.
Our co-workers bring unique ideas and talents to work every day and we offer a variety of benefits that suit their and their family’s everyday needs. Read more about the wonderful IKEA every day here: Good reasons to become one of our co-workers - IKEA

You will collaborate with our team and stakeholders to develop, test, and maintain digital products, gaining valuable experience along the way. Your role will be to creatively solve business problems using technology while actively contributing to the life cycle management of our product portfolio.
Desired Languages & Frameworks:
JavaScript (React)
TypeScript
Python (Django)
Agile Development: Play an active role in developing and maintaining digital products and solutions within agile teams.
Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into actionable product ideas.
High-Quality Code: Write, test, and deploy high-quality, reliable software that meets best practices and agreed standards.
Technical Expertise & Innovation Monitoring: Provide technical insights on integration, connectivity, security, and database management systems. Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and trends, assessing their potential benefits and applying them to improve business solutions.
Collaboration and Co-creation: Work closely with our Product Management Team to formulise digital solutions regarding the business problem.