AdTech Backend Engineer: Data Pipelines & API Mastery

IKEA; San Sebastián de los Reyes; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

IKEA is seeking an AdTech Software Engineer (Backend) to join the Marketing Acquisition Team in Madrid. You will develop AdTech solutions, manage data transfers to paid media channels and collaborate with external partners for API integrations.

You will design scalable data architectures and contribute to cloud-native, secure implementations in an Agile environment. Fluent English is required; the role emphasizes end-to-end ownership, continuous learning, and strong collaboration with

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in Digital Marketing and integration with paid media channels (Facebook, Instagram, Google, DSPs, YouTube).
• Proficient in TypeScript and Node.js development.
• Experience with Google Cloud Platform or similar cloud platforms.
• Hands-on with CI/CD pipelines and GitHub-based workflows.
• Strong API design, system integration and scalable distributed architectures.

Responsibilities

• Develop new AdTech solutions and data transfers to paid media channels.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners (Facebook, Google, Instagram) on API integrations.
• Set up data architecture, data pipelines, DevOps practices and cloud components.
• Deliver high-quality code that is tested and ready for shipping.
• Apply and promote best practices (TDD/BDD, CI, code reviews) in Agile sprints.
• Support other developers and ensure cross-team collaboration.

Skills

TypeScript

Node.js

GCP

CI/CD

APIs

Distributed systems

Stakeholder mgmt

Mobile development

Job description

IKEA is seeking an AdTech Software Engineer (Backend) to join the Marketing Acquisition Team in Madrid. You will develop AdTech solutions, manage data transfers to paid media channels and collaborate with external partners for API integrations.

You will design scalable data architectures and contribute to cloud-native, secure implementations in an Agile environment. Fluent English is required; the role emphasizes end-to-end ownership, continuous learning, and strong collaboration with