Inter IKEA Group

Software Engineer in Digital Automation

Inter IKEA Group  •  Republic of Poland (Onsite)  •  4 hours ago
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Job Description

Company description

IKEA Group brings together three core businesses: Retail Concept, Range and Supply. Together we work constantly to improve the IKEA offer and make it more accessible for the many people. IKEA Supply is responsible for securing that the product offer is produced and delivered to our customers. We lead the supply agenda across many functions and work together with all business areas, different business units, but also retail markets to secure customer availability in all markets and sales channels at lowest total cost.

Together we create a workplace where everyone feels free to be themselves, to experiment, try new ways, and dare to ask, “What if…?”. We believe in everyday personal growth and offer the opportunity to develop your career globally. At IKEA we have a vibrant culture where ideas are heard, where there is opportunity to learn new skills and where the goal always is “To create a better everyday life for the many people”. We give down-to-earth, straightforward people the possibility to grow, both as individuals and in their professional roles. We offer this position in a fast-paced, truly global environment with an endless supply of challenges and development opportunities.

Job description

As a Software Engineer in Digital Automation, you will design, develop, test, deploy and maintain high-quality software that enables automation and supports business outcomes across the IKEA value chain. You will work within an agile, cross-functional team and contribute across the full software lifecycle, from understanding needs and shaping solutions to operating and continuously improving them in production.

You will apply modern software engineering principles and use appropriate tools, automation and delivery practices to create secure, reliable, reusable and maintainable solutions. Within Digital Automation, your work may include workflow and process automation, integrations, APIs, low-code or pro-code extensions, data models, cloud services and AI-enabled capabilities. The exact technology focus will depend on the assigned product, platform or technology domain.

More specifically, in this role you will (be):

  • Develop and operate software for the assigned Digital Automation product, platform or technology domain, taking shared responsibility for quality throughout its lifecycle.
  • Deliver tested, deployable and maintainable code that supports agreed business outcomes, architectural principles and security requirements.
  • Apply and promote modern software engineering practices, including version control, code review, automated testing, continuous integration and continuous delivery.
  • Work collaboratively in an agile, cross-functional team, contributing to planning, backlog refinement, delivery, maintenance and continuous improvement.
  • Create and evaluate solution proposals and prototypes, such as mock-ups, data models, integrations or proof-of-concept implementations.
  • Continuously explore relevant technologies, tools, standards and working methods that can improve innovation, productivity, reliability and user experience.
  • Produce and maintain appropriate technical documentation and proactively share knowledge, learning and good practices with colleagues.
  • Contribute to team and product performance indicators and work with colleagues to continuously improve delivery effectiveness and technical quality.

Qualification

We are on the journey to transform our digital capabilities, bringing core business processes, people, data & technology together - an enabler for IKEA to become an even better home furnishing company in the future. A journey that needs passionate people who embrace change, dare to question and want to make a difference. If that sounds like you, come and join us. Together we can do great things.

Experience & Qualifications

  • Formal qualifications in computer science, software engineering, or an equivalent engineering discipline, or equivalent relevant professional experience.
  • Minimum three years of professional experience as a Software Engineer.
  • Experience designing, implementing, testing, deploying and maintaining software solutions.
  • Experience working in agile software development teams with a DevOps working setup, self-organisation and delivery against agreed commitments.
  • Experience working collaboratively in cross-functional and culturally diverse teams.
  • Experience with digital automation, workflow solutions, integrations, APIs, cloud services, low-code platforms or AI-enabled solutions is an advantage.

Knowledge & Motivation:

  • Good knowledge of software engineering principles and modern development practices using industry-standard tools.
  • Good knowledge of design and architecture concepts, and the ability to follow agreed architectural, security and interoperability requirements.
  • Technical knowledge of relevant technologies, standards, protocols and interfaces, and the ability to apply them effectively.
  • Clear communication skills, verbally and in writing, with the ability to collaborate and build relationships across organisational levels and backgrounds.
  • Passion for delivering high-quality software and a great user experience.
  • Motivation to continuously develop programming skills and stay curious about evolving tools, technologies and ways of working.
  • A solution-oriented, collaborative mindset, with the confidence to navigate uncertainty, challenge existing approaches and prototype new ideas.

More Information

If you have any questions about the role, please reach out to Jason Dennehy, Platform Manager in D&T SCD. Please also note that we only handle applications in English and no applications coming in by email. We look forward to receiving your application at the latest 09.10.2026.

You might have some questions about the recruitment process, and we are more than happy to answer those! Feel free to connect with the People & Culture Generalist, Katarzyna Ziółkowska-Niezgoda.

Inter IKEA Group

About Inter IKEA Group

ONE BRAND, MANY COMPANIES AND MANY, MANY PEOPLE

We’re a diverse group of down-to-earth, straightforward people with a passion for home furnishing. We come from all over the world, but we share an inspiring vision: “to create a better everyday life for the many people”.

How we realise this vision is based on our shared humanistic values. These values are the foundation of our work and our inclusive, open and honest culture where you can be yourself. Our culture is based on the spirit of togetherness, enthusiasm and fun. And we’re always looking for people who share our positive attitude and values.

IKEA unites thousands of co-workers and hundreds of companies with different owners, all over the world, organised in a franchise system. It’s one brand but it reaches millions of hearts and homes.

ABOUT INTER IKEA GROUP

The purpose of Inter IKEA Group is to secure continuous improvement, development, expansion and a long life of the IKEA Concept. It has three core businesses: Franchise, Range & Supply and Industry.

• Inter IKEA Systems B.V. is the owner of the IKEA Concept and the worldwide IKEA franchisor. The assignment is to continuously develop the IKEA Concept and to ensure its successful implementation in existing and new markets. 11 different groups of companies own and operate IKEA sales channels under franchise agreements with Inter IKEA Systems B.V. A large group of franchisees are owned & operated by INGKA Group. Inter IKEA Systems B.V. also assigns different IKEA companies to develop range, supply and communication.

• IKEA Range & Supply is responsible for developing and supplying the global IKEA range. This means working with the whole value chain: from the needs and wants of the many people, through product development and the sourcing of raw materials, to a product’s end-of-life.

• IKEA Industry is the largest producer of wooden furniture in the world and manufactures wood-based furniture for the IKEA product range. We can offer a wide variety of exciting roles and assignments - from product development to production and from distribution and store design to interior design. And much, much more! And we’re always looking for people who have the desire to learn and grow professionally right along with our business.

We can offer a wide variety of exciting roles and assignments - from product development to production and from distribution and store design to interior design. And much, much more! And we’re always looking for people who have the desire to learn and grow professionally right along with our business.

Industry
Manufacturing & Production
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Delft, NL
Year Founded
1989
Website
ikea.com
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