Dynamics 365 Platform Engineering Lead

IKEA; Madrid; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

IKEA in Madrid is seeking a Platform Engineering Manager to lead the technical evolution of our Microsoft Dynamics 365 global platform. You will translate strategy into executable plans, guide cross-functional teams, and establish strong engineering standards, guardrails, and security practices to deliver scalable, maintainable solutions.

Fluent English is essential as it's the working language of the global platform team.

Qualifications

• Formal training in information technology or equivalent experience.
• Significant experience as a software engineer, solution/platform architect, technical lead or engineering manager.
• Strong experience designing and delivering Microsoft Dynamics 365 and/or Power Platform solutions in complex enterprise environments.
• Practical understanding of Dynamics 365 extensibility, integrations, APIs, data, security roles, environments, ALM and release management.
• Experience leading platform modernisation, re-engineering, technical‑debt reduction or rationalisation of legacy/custom solutions.
• Understanding of cost drivers in platform delivery and operations, including commercial implications of technical decisions.
• Ability to take ownership, make timely decisions and maintain momentum in ambiguity.
• Delivery-focused, analytical and persistent in resolving complex technical issues.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering work to build, extend, integrate, modernise and govern IKEA’s Dynamics 365 platform.
• Translate platform strategy and product needs into executable engineering plans.
• Balance platform roadmap with product needs while reducing customisation and technical debt.
• Provide technical direction across Dynamics 365 ecosystem and maintain guardrails for configuration and deployment.
• Lead secure, scalable and maintainable solutions for Case Management and future capabilities.
• Collaborate with product owners and stakeholders to shape requirements into plans.

Skills

Dynamics 365 design

Platform leadership

ALM & release mgmt

Security & compliance

Cloud architecture

Delivery focus

Education

Information Technology degree or equivalent

Job description

IKEA in Madrid is seeking a Platform Engineering Manager to lead the technical evolution of our Microsoft Dynamics 365 global platform. You will translate strategy into executable plans, guide cross-functional teams, and establish strong engineering standards, guardrails, and security practices to deliver scalable, maintainable solutions.

Fluent English is essential as it's the working language of the global platform team.