معرّف الوظيفة: 256453

تاريخ النشر: 03/09/2024

Who you are

ARE YOU a passionate engineer, excited about technology and innovative ways of working to shape the future of IKEA?

At IKEA we are in a large People Operations Transformation program to improve the experience for our 170,000+ co-workers.
The People Administration and Organizational Management (PAOM) team that is within the People Domain have full responsibility for our digital products to enable the improved co-worker journeys. We do it by building technical solutions based on SuccessFactors Employee Central as well Google Cloud Platform, by building and running it Agile and as DevOps.

Through Datahubs, we implement tools and technical solution to manage and provide data about our co-workers, in a secure and modern way, to other internal systems and teams.

In this role, you will report to the Engineering Manager of the PAOM team.

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.

WHO YOU ARE

We are seeking a Software Engineer to join our dynamic team, dedicated to advancing IKEA's digital infrastructure and capabilities. In this role, you will be responsible for building, deploying, and maintaining applications on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). They bridge the gap between development and operations teams by automating workflows and ensuring a smooth development lifecycle.
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.
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.

• Experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services such as BigQuery, CloudSQL, and Pub/Sub, or similar cloud-based data processing technologies.
• Proficiency in programming languages commonly used in data engineering, such as Python or Java, and experience with related frameworks and libraries.
• Knowledge of data warehousing concepts and experience with relational databases.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices for continuous integration and deployment of data pipelines, including version control systems like Git.
• Ability to clollaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to understand data requirements and deliver solutions that meet business objectives.
• Alignment with IKEA's values and vision of creating a better everyday life for the many people, with a passion for leveraging data to drive positive change.

What you need to know

To succeed in the role, we see that you have:

• Strong knowledge of software engineering principles
• Strong knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or Cloud Deployment Manager.
• Strong knowledge of Git Hub Actions.
• Configure and manage GCP services like Compute Engine, Cloud Storage, Cloud SQL, Cloud Monitoring, and Kubernetes Engine (GKE).
• Implement security best practices using Identity and Access Management (IAM).
• Monitor application and infrastructure health and troubleshoot issues.
• Understand bigdata tools like Big Query, Cloud Composer and Dataflow.
• Collaborate with developers and operations teams to improve development and deployment processes.
• Stay up-to-date on the latest GCP technologies and best practices.

THE ASSIGNMENT

We drive the development, provision and operation of our digital products and services using 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.

What you'll be doing day to day

As a key member of our Engineering team, you will be responsible for:
• Design, develop, and implement CI/CD pipelines on GCP using tools like Cloud Build or Cloud Functions.
• Manage infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or Cloud Deployment Manager.
• Monitor application and infrastructure health and troubleshoot issues
• Collaborating with stakeholders to understand requirements and develop solutions that address business needs.
• Implementing best practices for reliability, and performance optimization.
• Contributing to the automation of data pipeline deployment and monitoring using DevOps practices and tools.
• Participating in code reviews, knowledge sharing sessions, and continuous learning activities to enhance your skills and contribute to the team's success.

Together as a team

Joining our team presents exciting opportunities to make a global impact and contribute to the ongoing digital transformation of IKEA. In addition, we offer:

• Access to modern tools and technologies, including Google Cloud Platform and best-in-class data engineering tools.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment, where continuous learning and personal development are prioritized.
• Opportunities for growth and advancement, with a commitment to investing in your professional journey.
• A flexible and inclusive workplace culture that values diversity and promotes work-life balance.

Studies show that members of underrepresented communities don't apply for jobs unless they're 100% "qualified". If this is part of the reason you hesitate to apply, we like you to reconsider and give it a chance. Maybe your profile fits our needs much better than you think. We look forward to receiving your application.

From: "Why Women Don't Apply for Jobs Unless They're 100% Qualified" by Tara Sophia Mohr, August 2014"

Please submit with your application in English. Note that we cannot process any applications through email.