Trainee - Software Developer (Web solutions)

Hej Software Developer, Questioning everything? IKEA has the perfect job for you.

Are you ready to touch lives and living rooms all over the world? IKEA is looking for a Software Developer trainee who isn't afraid to think outside the box. Working with us is all about adding value, playfully challenging everything, and finding new ways to improve lives.

At IKEA, we do things a little differently. We like to break things (like rules) and make things (like planet-friendly?plantballs). We dare to try, and we dare to fail.?And above all else, we are driven by our shared vision – to create a better everyday life for the many people. If our culture speaks to your heart, we would love to hear from you! ???

What we would like you to bring to the table

As a Software Developer trainee you will be a part of creating digital solutions in Retail Concept Operations for the business areas IKEA Brand & marketing, Expansion, IKEA Retail Experience and MyLearning which is offered by us as franchisor to all IKEA Trademark users. The portfolio landscape is very broad and so is also the technology landscape so at our organization, you have the opportunity get your hands dirty with a limited set of the following “n00b-stuff” regular and graph (semantic) databases, Natural Language Processes, Artificial Intelligence and Large Language Models, Machine learning, Data Science, Content Management Solutions, back-end for front end web engineering and also native mobile application development.

In addition to the work assignment we also offer a unique opportunity with a one year onboarding program together with other trainees in different roles and countries across IKEA, aiming to give you the best possible start in your IKEA journey. In the trainee program you will be able to get a deeper understanding of the IKEA value chain, business processes, tech challenges and opportunities, our culture and values and more.

Why join us?

At IKEA, you become part of a team committed to making a positive impact. We are all in on equality inclusion, with curiosity driving our efforts to find better ways to do things. We foster a nurturing and flexible environment that supports your well-being and professional development, ensuring we all grow together.

We will also offer you a great career adventure where you shape your career journey at IKEA! With chances to work in different roles and countries, supported by our fun internal training programs and personalized growth plans, almost anything is possible.

Join more than 200.000 colleagues that all share one purpose. Making people feel at home.

What kind of co-worker are we looking for?

We’re searching for someone who thrives in finding better ways to get things done and doesn’t take themselves too seriously. A co-worker who is passionate about the well-being of our planet and considers equal opportunities for everyone a no-brainer. Someone who enjoys collaboration and celebrates personal and professional growth.

Here’s what we’re looking for in our ideal candidate for this role:

• Passionate about technology and strives to improve their work every day
• Educational background within Engineering, Technical (Coding/Software) or equivalent and/or 1-2 years of work experience in the field
• Enjoy working in an agile product development team and solving problem together
• Good understanding that the consumer of a service are the kings and queens
• Is enthusiastic about software coding in a green field Azure cloud environment using coding languages such as Node.js, React, Svelte, RDF, data bricks, Python and other
• Understand the dogfood principle when DevOps is applied in our digital product and services
• Motivated by de-coupling principles of code construction elements and API’s (microservices but also business API’s)
• Relatively self-going and happy to be flexible in coding task to pick up and solve alone or in pairs
• Not afraid to explain complex topics in front of others and take smaller informal leadership of areas of responsibilities
• Give and receive feedback as a natural way of growing individually and as a group
• A wish to grow with IKEA and to help millions of people look forward to going home

Interested? We’d love to hear from you!   

For this position there are two vacancies open. 

At this point you might sit with some questions and if you are curious to know more, we are happy to support you! For role specific questions, connect with hiring manager David Hagland (Software Engineering Manager) at Write an email and for questions regarding the recruitment process, connect with Olivia Swärd P&C Specialist (Recruiter) at Write an email.   

Please attach both CV and motivational letter in your application (through the Smart Recruiters system as we do not accept applications through mail). Last of application for this position: 17 September 2024. And don’t worry, your application won’t disappear into cyberspace. We promise to get back to you within 30 days after final day of application. We expect a high amount of applications for this position. We promise that your application will get the careful consideration you deserve and would already now like to thank you for your patience and availability throughout the recruitment process! 

We will look forward to welcoming you to start with us! The latest start date for the Trainee Program will be 15 January 2025, with the possibility to start sooner.  

Please note, we will not offer relocation support for this position.    

Eager to turn tech dreams into everyday moments? Apply now and explore the opportunities that await you!   

Btw, have you also noticed that we have other opportunities for the Trainee Program at Inter IKEA? Follow this link to explore more https://jobs.ikea.com/en/search-jobs/equalityintech

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