Software Engineer at Inter IKEA Group

Malmö, Skåne County, Sweden -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

12 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Dotnet Development, Web Applications, Backend Services, Restful APIs, SQL Databases, Data Modelling, Front-end Development, Html5, Css3, JavaScript, Cloud Environments, System Architecture, Scrum Master, Agile Methodologies, Communication Skills, Interpersonal Skills

Industry

Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing

Description

Company Description Do you want to furnish the future and make room for everyone? With us, you can feel at home at work while sharing that feeling with millions around the world. We encourage you to stand up for yourself and others, creating an environment where everyone feels welcome. We invite you to open new doors, embrace mistakes, and grow from them. As our Software Engineer, you’ll have many opportunities to explore new areas and try things you’ve never done before. IKEA Digital Engineering is part of the Technology area, working with critical digital products that enable the functioning of IKEA. At Inter IKEA Group, we unite Retail Concept, Range, and Supply to improve and make our home furnishing offer more accessible. You’ll be part of IKEA of Sweden and the Product Engineering organization within Range Operations. The Product Engineering Area focuses on building an attractive, consistent, and efficient way of working for product development and our suppliers. Our mission is to create a strong foundation for IKEA’s labelling systems, enabling seamless use across the entire value chain. Job Description We’re looking for a Software Engineer who loves to learn new things and challenge the status quo. At Core Business Range, we are taking the next step in our journey by simplifying, focusing, and putting the product at the center—fully concentrating on our core assignments. Our business revolves around developing products; it’s at the heart of everything we do. You will play a key role in our journey as we dare to be IKEA, optimize for relevance, and secure the best possible products at the lowest possible price. The role is based in Malmö, Sweden, and requires strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with both in-house and offshore teams. Qualifications This role combines Software Engineering (approx. 50%) and Scrum Master responsibilities (approx. 50%), and requires you to have: Technical Skills Minimum 3–5 years of professional experience in .NET development, building web applications and backend services using .NET Framework / .NET Core. Proficiency in developing and consuming RESTful APIs, with experience building scalable backend services and integrations. Hands-on work with SQL databases (Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL), including data modelling, complex queries, performance optimization, and stored procedures. Experience with front-end development (HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript) and at least one modern framework (React, Angular, or Vue). Familiarity with cloud environments (Azure or AWS) for deployment, monitoring, and application lifecycle management. Curiosity and interest in system architecture, application design, and maintainable full-stack solutions. A strong motivation to improve software robustness, refactor existing solutions, reduce technical debt, and modernize the current landscape. Scrum Master & Agile Leadership Skills Demonstrated experience acting as a Scrum Master, ideally 2 or more years in an agile environment; Scrum Master certification is preferred. Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, retrospectives, backlog refinement, and continuous improvement. Ability to facilitate technical discussions, remove blockers, and support team cohesion and productivity. Skilled at coaching team members in agile ways of working and fostering a culture of collaboration, transparency, and delivery focus. Experience using agile tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar. Interpersonal & Cultural Fit Strong interpersonal skills, including active listening, guiding discussions, mediating conflicts, and supporting team development. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly with both local and distributed teams. A deep appreciation for IKEA’s values—humility, simplicity, togetherness, and continuous improvement—and a mindset that reflects these principles. Additional Information This is a full-time position located in Malmö at IKEA of Sweden. IKEA of Sweden is responsible for developing the IKEA range and making it available to stores and customers worldwide. We are conducting interviews on an ongoing basis and encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. Please note that we only handle applications in English, and we do not accept applications via email. Due to the upcoming holiday period, the recruitment process may take longer than usual—but don’t hesitate to apply!

Responsibilities

The Software Engineer will play a key role in product development, focusing on simplifying processes and optimizing product relevance. They will also take on Scrum Master responsibilities to facilitate team collaboration and productivity.