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LocationLondon (Wembley)
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Employment typeFull Time Permanent
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DepartmentIT & Digital Solutions
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Deadline2026-08-28
Software Engineer (Full Stack)
"You care about making a positive impact in the world. You understand greatness requires thinking differently. An inclusive and accepting work environment is important to you.
A job at IKEA is so much more than home furnishings. Together, we work to make a better everyday life for the many. It's the perfect fit if you want to contribute, grow, and share. Join the team and start a better life for yourself."
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Join Us as our Country Software Engineer
ABOUT THE ROLE:
You will be part of our UK IE Digital team, working within an Agile Product Team to engineer solutions that power better experiences for millions of IKEA customers and co-workers.
As a Software Engineer, you will design, develop and deliver high-quality software that solves real business challenges and creates value for our users. Working in a collaborative and agile environment, you will contribute to the full software development lifecycle, from design and coding to testing, deployment and continuous improvement.
You’ll bring technical skill, curiosity, and problem-solving ability to build reliable, scalable, and innovative solutions that support IKEA’s digital future.
WHAT YOU NEED TO HAVE:
• Experience in software development and engineering as part of an engineering team
• Solid programming ability and familiarity with software design principles
• Experience developing, testing and maintaining high-quality code
• Understanding of modern software engineering practices, including CI/CD and DevOps methodologies
• Experience working within Agile, Scrum or similar delivery frameworks
• Knowledge of automated testing, quality assurance and performance optimisation
• Curiosity to explore new technologies and continuously improve ways of working
• Effective collaboration and analytical skills with a focus on customer needs
• Solid experience using the following languages & frameworks:
- Node.JS
- TypeScript
- Python
- React
- Azure SQL
- Prisma ORM
WHAT YOU WILL DO DAY TO DAY:
• Design, develop and implement software solutions that meet business and customer needs
• Write, test and maintain high-quality, scalable and efficient code
• Contribute to software architecture and technical design decisions in line with engineering standards and best practices
• Develop and execute automated tests to ensure quality, reliability and performance
• Support deployment, monitoring and continuous improvement of digital products and services
• Work with modern engineering tools, CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices to enable efficient delivery
• Explore and evaluate emerging technologies that can enhance innovation and productivity
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to continuously improve products, processes and customer experiences
• Work toward shared goals and stay engaged in your personal and professional growth
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
• Starting Salary from £50,600 per annum based on experience
• Full-Time, 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Location: Service office Wembley - you will have a mix of working in the office, at home and and your nearest IKEA unit, this can be discussed further during the application process.
• Apply Now – Provide us with your CV and a cover letter explaining your motivation for the role.
• Advertising Closing Date: Friday 28th August 2026
• Shortlisted candidates will be invited by email to attend an interview or a virtual video interview.
We are unable to accept applications made via email and encourage you to apply online as soon as possible. For any advice or support, email janice.chalkley@ingka.ikea.com and I will be happy to help!
At IKEA, our co-workers bring unique ideas and talents to work every day. We offer a variety of benefits to suit their and their family’s everyday needs. Discover the wonderful IKEA experience and the many reasons to become one of our co-workers: Good reasons to become one of our co-workers - IKEA
WE CARE FOR THE PEOPLE
It takes the diversity of thought, background, and culture to make great ideas a reality. We welcome candidates from all walks of life, including those with disabilities, to join us, and feel valued in the workplace.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
You will be part of our UK IE Digital team, working within an Agile Product Team to engineer solutions that power better experiences for millions of IKEA customers and co-workers.
As a Software Engineer, you will design, develop and deliver high-quality software that solves real business challenges and creates value for our users. Working in a collaborative and agile environment, you will contribute to the full software development lifecycle, from design and coding to testing, deployment and continuous improvement.
You’ll bring technical skill, curiosity, and problem-solving ability to build reliable, scalable, and innovative solutions that support IKEA’s digital future.
WHAT YOU NEED TO HAVE:
• Experience in software development and engineering as part of an engineering team
• Solid programming ability and familiarity with software design principles
• Experience developing, testing and maintaining high-quality code
• Understanding of modern software engineering practices, including CI/CD and DevOps methodologies
• Experience working within Agile, Scrum or similar delivery frameworks
• Knowledge of automated testing, quality assurance and performance optimisation
• Curiosity to explore new technologies and continuously improve ways of working
• Effective collaboration and analytical skills with a focus on customer needs
• Solid experience using the following languages & frameworks:
- Node.JS
- TypeScript
- Python
- React
- Azure SQL
- Prisma ORM
WHAT YOU WILL DO DAY TO DAY:
• Design, develop and implement software solutions that meet business and customer needs
• Write, test and maintain high-quality, scalable and efficient code
• Contribute to software architecture and technical design decisions in line with engineering standards and best practices
• Develop and execute automated tests to ensure quality, reliability and performance
• Support deployment, monitoring and continuous improvement of digital products and services
• Work with modern engineering tools, CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices to enable efficient delivery
• Explore and evaluate emerging technologies that can enhance innovation and productivity
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to continuously improve products, processes and customer experiences
• Work toward shared goals and stay engaged in your personal and professional growth
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
• Starting Salary from £50,600 per annum based on experience
• Full-Time, 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Location: Service office Wembley - you will have a mix of working in the office, at home and and your nearest IKEA unit, this can be discussed further during the application process.
• Apply Now – Provide us with your CV and a cover letter explaining your motivation for the role.
• Advertising Closing Date: Friday 28th August 2026
• Shortlisted candidates will be invited by email to attend an interview or a virtual video interview.
We are unable to accept applications made via email and encourage you to apply online as soon as possible. For any advice or support, email janice.chalkley@ingka.ikea.com and I will be happy to help!
At IKEA, our co-workers bring unique ideas and talents to work every day. We offer a variety of benefits to suit their and their family’s everyday needs. Discover the wonderful IKEA experience and the many reasons to become one of our co-workers: Good reasons to become one of our co-workers - IKEA
WE CARE FOR THE PEOPLE
It takes the diversity of thought, background, and culture to make great ideas a reality. We welcome candidates from all walks of life, including those with disabilities, to join us, and feel valued in the workplace.
Why you will love us
From the deep forests in Sweden, we have spread our culture and values around the world. At the heart of our offer are our beautiful home-furnishing products and solutions, made with care for our planet, reaching millions of customers.
At the heart of our business, are our wonderful co-workers representing diversity in all dimensions and passionate for life at home. We all contribute with our uniqueness and we want to grow and develop together.
Our vision, “to create a better everyday life for the many people” inspires and guides us in everything we do. This is IKEA.
What we all have in common
- Living our values
- Being your unique self, while respecting and including others
- A passion for home furnishing
- Performing & delivering while learning & developing
- Having fun!