Software Engineer (PLM)

Inter IKEA Group; Malmö kommun; On-site; SEK 450,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing benefits

Opportunities for growth

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Inter IKEA Group is looking for a Software Engineer to develop innovative PLM solutions in Malmö, Sweden. The role focuses on utilizing Windchill technologies to solve complex problems and improve everyday experiences.

The ideal candidate will have expertise in Java and Windchill configuration, with an emphasis on collaboration and continuous improvement in processes. The position promotes a playful and inclusive work culture that emphasizes employee well-being and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Strong ability of hands-on configuration in PDMLink including workflows and lifecycles.
• Proficiency in Java development and engineering best practices.
• Experience with REST and OData integrations.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop PLM solutions across the Windchill ecosystem.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Support continuous improvement of engineering processes.

Skills

Java

J2EE

JavaScript

XML

SQL

Windchill configuration

REST APIs

OData APIs

Tools

GitHub

Job description

Hej Software Engineer

Do you want to furnish the future with innovative solutions?

With us, you can feel at home in your work while sharing that feeling with millions of people around the world. We encourage you to stand up for yourself and others, creating an environment where everyone feels welcome. We invite you to open new doors, discover new tech possibilities, embrace mistakes, and grow from them. As our fullstack developer, you’ll have many opportunities to try things you’ve never done before.

Our team is based in Malmö, Sweden. We believe that your presence with the team and working the majority of the time in the workplace is important.

What we’re looking for

We’re looking for a Software Engineer specialized in PLM solutions, who wants to solve complex, real‑world problems to make life at home simpler. Join us on our journey as we level up our technology to enhance everyday experiences. Your primary focus will be Windchill; hands‑on developing, designing and configuring solutions that are used every day across IKEA. You will play a key role in building scalable and maintainable PLM solutions while balancing business needs, user experience, and platform sustainability. In the coming years, we will continue to develop and strengthen our digital products and platforms that support the IKEA value chain. The impact of your work will touch homes and hearts around the world.

• Design, develop, configure, and customize solutions across the Windchill ecosystem
• Configure and customize Windchill PDMLink including workflows, lifecycles, OIRs, ACLs, type management, and templates
• Develop Java-based customizations, integrations, utilities, business rules, and reports
• Build and maintain REST and OData integrations with enterprise systems
• Drive scalable, maintainable, and upgrade‑safe solutions with an “OOTB‑first” mindset
• Collaborate closely with Product Owners, Business Analysts, Architects, and other stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions
• Support continuous improvement of engineering processes, platform governance, and ways of working

What we’d like you to bring to the table

• Work with Windchill configuration
  • Strong ability of hands‑on configuration in PDMLink: object initialization rules (OIR), workflows, lifecycles, ACLs, preferences, teams and shared teams, templates, and type and attribute management
  • Understand objects, their relationships, and the configuration patterns that govern them
  • Work with change, CAD, part, document, vendor, and license management
  • Have a strong understanding of ProjectLink and PartsLink
• Work with Windchill customization
  • Strong understanding of client‑side and server‑side customization such as data utilities, validators, table builders, listeners, and business rules
  • Work with custom actions, events, banners, and exception handling
  • Design and develop Java utilities
  • Understand when to configure versus customize with an “OOTB‑first” mindset
• Work with engineering
  • Strong engineering skills, including Java, J2EE, JSP, JavaScript, XML, and SQL
  • Understand coding standards and engineering best practices
• Work with configuration management and deployment
  • Familiar with GitHub
  • Experience with agile ways of working
• Work with integration and reporting
  • Experience with REST and OData APIs
  • Experience QML, custom, and Windchill reports

Benefits and culture

Inter IKEA Group is the group of companies that connects IKEA franchisees with range development and suppliers and aligns the overall IKEA strategic direction. Every day, we strive to develop, produce and sell products and services that are affordable and accessible to everyone. With us, you contribute to building a democratic brand and workplace that has a positive impact on both the planet and people's lives.

Your health, wellbeing, and development matter most to us, and our benefits are designed with you in mind. As a co‑worker and a person, you are an essential part of our down to earth, playful, and inclusive culture, collaborating with others across roles, departments, and even across the globe. In this curious and optimistic environment, you’ll find endless opportunities to grow. Make us the home of your career.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We always recruit based on values, competence, potential and diversity. We will first consider co‑workers employed at Inter IKEA Group impacted by organisational changes. For this specific recruitment, priority will be given to impacted co‑workers in Core Business Range and Inter IKEA Technology Services AB provided competence requirements are met for the role.