Platform Engineer Leader in OTM (Oracle Transport Manager) – Supply Chain Development

Inter IKEA Group brings together three core businesses: Franchise, Range and Supply. Together we work constantly to improve the IKEA home furnishing offer and make it more accessible for the many people. You will be part of IKEA Supply and the Supply Chain Development organisation. IKEA Supply is responsible for securing that the product offer is produced and delivered to our customers. We lead the supply agenda across many functions and work together with all business areas, different business units, but also retail markets to secure customer availability in all markets and sales channels at lowest total cost.

Together, we create a workplace where everyone feels free to be themselves – to experiment, try new ways, and dare to ask, “What if…?” We believe in everyday personal growth and offer the opportunity to develop your career globally. At IKEA we have a vibrant culture where ideas are heard, where there is opportunity to learn new skills and where the goal always is "to create a better everyday life for the many people". We give down-to-earth, straightforward people the possibility to grow, both as individuals and in their professional roles. We offer this position in a fast paced, truly global environment with an endless supply of challenges and development opportunities.

IKEA is on a constant journey to create a better everyday life for the many people by continuously re-invent ourselves as we continue to grow and develop to meet and exceed our customers’ needs. We will transform our digital capabilities, bringing core business processes, people, data & technology together - an enabler for IKEA to become an even better home furnishing company in the future. A journey that needs passionate people who embrace change, dare to question, and want to make a difference. If that sounds like you, come and join us.  

To realize our ambitions in the IKEA Supply Strategy, IKEA has recognized the need to improve and modernize our work methods. We are upgrading our current Transport Management Platform while harmonizing and standardizing our Transport Business processes for all of IKEA. This new position offers an excellent opportunity to strategically oversee development scheduling and resource planning, ensuring alignment with business priorities and the needs of Digital Products. As a person you are valued for your collaborative spirit and your strong leadership, which focuses equally on processes, platforms, and people.

The IKEA culture and values are crucial for our business and day to day work life. For you to thrive and grow with IKEA it’s important for us that you share our values! You can read more regarding our values and life at IKEA on our website www.ikea.com or just watch this video: https://bit.ly/ikea-what-if

We are seeking a Platform Engineer Leader to manage the complexities and demands of continuous development requests and priorities within an Oracle-based environment: the IKEA Oracle Transport Management Platform.

In this role, you will lead and manage the development team to effectively deliver high-quality results, thereby generating value for the business.

We expect you to enhance coordination and efficiency across the Digital Product and Platform teams, striving for continuous improvement in our current Ways of Working while ensuring quality and mitigating risks.

More specifically, in this role you will be covering following topics:

• Team Leadership:
  • Leading a team of developers, engineers, or other technical staff.
  • Providing guidance, mentorship, and support to team members.
  • Conducting performance reviews and facilitating career development for team members.
  • Managing project resources, budgets, and risks.
• Technical Oversight:
  • Ensuring the technical quality and integrity of the projects.
  • Reviewing and approving technical designs, architecture, and code.
  • Staying updated with the latest industry trends and technologies to incorporate best practices.
• Stakeholder Communication:
  • Acting as a liaison between the development team and other stakeholders (e.g. Architects, Digital Products, other platform teams).
  • Communicating backlog progress, challenges, and solutions effectively.
• Process Improvement:
  • Identifying inefficiencies in current processes and making recommendations for improvements in collaboration with the Agile Delivery Lead.
  • Enable the move to DevOps teams to optimize lifecycle delivery
  • Implementing new development methodologies and tools to enhance productivity and quality.
• Planning:
  • Contributing to the planning of the platform’s technical activities.
  • Aligning team goals with Digital Product and Platform objectives and strategies.
• Problem Resolution:
  • Addressing and resolving technical issues and conflicts that arise within the team.
  • Ensuring that team is aligned and connected cross functionally
• Quality Assurance:
  • Overseeing testing and quality assurance processes to ensure the final products meet the required standards.
  • Implementing and monitoring best practices for code and product quality.

To be successful in this job you have:

Technical skills:

• Deep knowledge of programming languages (e.g., Java, SQL, C and C+, etc.).
• Understanding of software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum, Waterfall).
• Experience with development tools and technologies
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., JIRA).
• Ability to create and manage project plans, timelines, and budgets.
• Familiarity with risk management and mitigation.
• Ability to design and review system architecture.
• Expertise in conducting thorough code reviews.
• Familiarity with software testing methods and tools (e.g., unit testing)
• Understanding of databases, SQL, and data modeling.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and practices.
• Ensuring compliance with data protection regulations.
• Ability to produce and maintain comprehensive technical documentation.

Soft Skills:

• Strong leadership qualities to inspire and guide a team.
• Ability to mentor and support team members in their professional growth.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to think critically and make well-informed decisions under pressure.
• Ability to work effectively within a team and foster a collaborative environment.
• Talent for building strong relationships with cross-functional teams.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing project requirements and priorities.
• Openness to learning new technologies and approaches.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Skill in resolving interpersonal conflicts and technical disagreements.
• Ability to mediate and find solutions that satisfy all parties involved.
• Ability to align technical initiatives with business objectives.
• Focus on long-term goals and the big picture.

In this role you will report to our Platform Manager within Supply Data & technology.

Please note, we have a preferred candidate for this position.
 
We look forward to receiving your application in English. Please note that we will be interviewing continuously, which means that we may close the application process earlier than stated if we find the right candidate. This position is based in Malmö, Sweden.

We regret that we are unable to handle applications made by e-mail. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, but no later than 18 Jul. 2025. For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact People & Culture Specialist Katie Pettersson at katie.pettersson2@inter.ikea.com.

We look forward to receiving your application.