Software Engineer Leader | Data Enablement | Data & Product

IKEA; Malmö kommun; On-site; SEK 900,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

IKEA is seeking a Software Engineer Leader for Data Enablement to design and build software that makes enterprise data easy to discover, understand, and use. You will connect data platforms and governance tools, deliver self-service capabilities, and collaborate across product, engineering, and business teams.

You will contribute to scalable, secure data products, APIs, and developer experiences, shaping how coworkers, digital products, and AI solutions access trusted data at scale.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in software engineering and modern development practices.
• Strong programming skills in Python, TypeScript, Java, or Go.
• Experience building applications, APIs, integrations, platform services, or developer-facing products.
• Cloud experience with Azure and/or AWS.
• Understanding of distributed systems and scalable software design.
• Experience with testing, automation, code reviews, CI/CD, and observability.
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code and modern DevOps practices.
• Interest in data discovery, metadata governance, or data consumption products.
• Strong collaboration and communication across teams.
• Curiosity and passion for building impactful software.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain software products and platform capabilities for data discovery and consumption.
• Develop APIs, services, and integrations connecting Databricks, Microsoft Fabric, Collibra, SAP, M3, and related systems.
• Build capabilities for metadata management, lineage, governance, discovery, and trusted data access.
• Create reusable software components and automation to improve platform usability and scalability.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and users to deliver intuitive data experiences.
• Coordinate with engineers, product teams, architects, and data specialists across IKEA.
• Contribute to DevOps practices, CI/CD, testing, and observability.
• Help establish engineering standards and promote a strong software culture.
• Improve developer experience and self-service across the data ecosystem.

Skills

Software engineering

Python

TypeScript

Java

Go

APIs

Integrations

Cloud (Azure/AWS)

Distributed systems

CI/CD

Testing

Observability

Infrastructure as Code

DevOps

Data discovery

Metadata governance

Developer experience

Collaboration

Communication

Job description

Software Engineer Leader | Data Enablement | Data & Product

• Full-time

At IKEA, we're building the next generation of data capabilities that make trusted data accessible across the business. As part of our Data & Engineering organization, we are establishing a new Data Enablement team with a mission to make it easy for coworkers, digital products, and AI solutions to find, trust, understand, and consume data at scale.

The team will build products and services that bring together data platforms, metadata, governance capabilities, and enterprise systems into a unified and intuitive experience. By connecting technologies such as Databricks, Microsoft Fabric, Collibra, SAP, M3, and future data sources, we aim to make data easier to discover, understand, and use across the organization.

We believe data should be as easy to find and use as any other digital product. Through modern software engineering, product thinking, and platform capabilities, we are transforming how data producers and consumers connect, enabling better decisions, faster innovation, and greater business impact across IKEA.

As a Software Engineer, you will be part of a newly established team building the foundations for how data is consumed at IKEA.

You will design and develop software products, integrations, APIs, and user experiences that help users navigate and interact with our enterprise data ecosystem. Your work will focus on reducing complexity and enabling self-service through intuitive solutions that connect data producers and consumers.

In this role, you will:

• Design, build, and maintain software products and platform capabilities that improve how data is discovered and consumed.
• Develop APIs, services, and integrations connecting Databricks, Microsoft Fabric, Collibra, SAP, M3, and related systems.
• Build software capabilities that support metadata management, lineage, governance, discovery, and trusted access to data.
• Create reusable software components and automation that improve platform usability and scalability.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and users to create intuitive experiences that simplify how data is discovered, understood, and consumed.
• Collaborate with engineers, product teams, architects, and data specialists across IKEA.
• Contribute to modern engineering practices including DevOps, CI/CD, testing, and observability.
• Help establish engineering standards and contribute to a strong software engineering culture.
• Continuously improve developer experience and self-service capabilities across the data ecosystem.

We needa passionate Software Engineer who enjoys solving complex problems and building high-quality products that create value for users and the business. You are curious, collaborative, and continuously seek opportunities to improve both your technical expertise and the solutions you build.

You have a strong engineering mindset and take pride in developing maintainable, scalable, and secure software. You enjoy building software products, APIs, developer experiences, and user-facing capabilities that simplify how people interact with complex data ecosystems.

You thrive in cross-functional teams where sharing knowledge, learning from others, and contributing to a culture of continuous improvement are a natural part of everyday work. You are comfortable working in modern engineering environments and understand the importance of balancing speed, quality, and long-term sustainability when developing software solutions.

You are motivated by creating intuitive and impactful experiences that make it easier for coworkers, products, and AI solutions to discover, understand, and consume trusted data. Most importantly, you are passionate about building technology that enables others to succeed while contributing to an open, inclusive, and collaborative engineering culture.

• Solid experience in software engineering and modern development practices.
• Strong programming skills in one or more languages such as Python, TypeScript, Java, Go, or similar.
• Experience building applications, APIs, integrations, platform services, or developer-facing products.
• Experience working in cloud environments such as Azure and/or AWS.
• Understanding of distributed systems and scalable software design.
• Experience working with engineering best practices, including testing, automation, code reviews, CI/CD, and observability.
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code and modern DevOps practices.
• Experience or strong interest in building products around data discovery, metadata, governance, developer experience, or data consumption.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across engineering, product, and business teams.
• A curious mindset and a passion for building products that enable others.

At IKEA, we are looking for people who believe everyone deserves a seat at the table. You're welcome no matter where you come from, what you believe, and what you look like. Wedon'teven care how you havefurnishedyour home. We'reinterested in you simply becauseyou'reyou. Even if your experiencedoesn'talign perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. We believe that people's different perspectives, backgrounds, and personalities make us better at understanding our customers dreams and needs. At IKEA,we'reall on the same project. If you have a special need that requires accommodation in the recruitment process, just let us know.