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  • London, United Kingdom
  • IT & Digital Solutions

Job Description

  • Job ID: 360387

  • Date posted: 13/08/2026



    • Join Us as our Country Software Engineer

    ABOUT THE ROLE:

    You will be part of our UK IE Digital team, working within an Agile Product Team to engineer solutions that power better experiences for millions of IKEA customers and co-workers.

    As a Software Engineer, you will design, develop and deliver high-quality software that solves real business challenges and creates value for our users. Working in a collaborative and agile environment, you will contribute to the full software development lifecycle, from design and coding to testing, deployment and continuous improvement.

    You’ll bring technical skill, curiosity, and problem-solving ability to build reliable, scalable, and innovative solutions that support IKEA’s digital future.


    WHAT YOU NEED TO HAVE:

    • Experience in software development and engineering as part of an engineering team
    • Solid programming ability and familiarity with software design principles
    • Experience developing, testing and maintaining high-quality code
    • Understanding of modern software engineering practices, including CI/CD and DevOps methodologies
    • Experience working within Agile, Scrum or similar delivery frameworks
    • Knowledge of automated testing, quality assurance and performance optimisation
    • Curiosity to explore new technologies and continuously improve ways of working
    • Effective collaboration and analytical skills with a focus on customer needs
    • Solid experience using the following languages & frameworks:
    - Node.JS
    - TypeScript
    - Python
    - React
    - Azure SQL
    - Prisma ORM


    WHAT YOU WILL DO DAY TO DAY:

    • Design, develop and implement software solutions that meet business and customer needs
    • Write, test and maintain high-quality, scalable and efficient code
    • Contribute to software architecture and technical design decisions in line with engineering standards and best practices
    • Develop and execute automated tests to ensure quality, reliability and performance
    • Support deployment, monitoring and continuous improvement of digital products and services
    • Work with modern engineering tools, CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices to enable efficient delivery
    • Explore and evaluate emerging technologies that can enhance innovation and productivity
    • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to continuously improve products, processes and customer experiences
    • Work toward shared goals and stay engaged in your personal and professional growth


    WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:

    • Starting Salary from £50,600 per annum based on experience
    • Full-Time, 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday
    • Location: Service office Wembley - you will have a mix of working in the office, at home and and your nearest IKEA unit, this can be discussed further during the application process.
    • Apply Now – Provide us with your CV and a cover letter explaining your motivation for the role.
    • Advertising Closing Date: Friday 28th August 2026
    • Shortlisted candidates will be invited by email to attend an interview or a virtual video interview.

    We are unable to accept applications made via email and encourage you to apply online as soon as possible. For any advice or support, email janice.chalkley@ingka.ikea.com and I will be happy to help!

    At IKEA, our co-workers bring unique ideas and talents to work every day. We offer a variety of benefits to suit their and their family’s everyday needs. Discover the wonderful IKEA experience and the many reasons to become one of our co-workers: Good reasons to become one of our co-workers - IKEA

    WE CARE FOR THE PEOPLE
    It takes the diversity of thought, background, and culture to make great ideas a reality. We welcome candidates from all walks of life, including those with disabilities, to join us, and feel valued in the workplace.












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