Software Engineer (Full Stack)
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 [email protected] and I will be happy to help!
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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.