Country Software Engineer

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 s

hared 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.





We’re the ones who make it possible for people to have a smarter life at home and a hassle-free and rewarding shopping experience. Together we work to find new digital solutions for every business need to help make IKEA a great and efficient place to work. We like to think of ourselves as innovative and modern, and we believe that nothing would actually work without us.