Solution Architect | Inter IKEA Data & Technology Range

Hej Solution Architect 

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 Solution Architect youll have many opportunities to try things youve never done before. 

Please note that there are currently two similar roles advertised each belonging to a different team. You only need to apply for one of them to be considered for both opportunities. 

Your new job 

Are you a highly motivated professional with an entrepreneurial spirit and a passion for data and technology Would you like to be at the forefront of the digital revolution helping to shape the future of our new Technology Architecture If yes then IKEA has an amazing opportunity for you! 

We are looking for a Solution Architect 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. 

Our team is a part of Solution Architecture Range a key component of Range Operation Digital Engineering. The position offers a unique chance to work closely with digital product leaders enterprise architects capability leaders and software development teams on exciting initiatives and high-growth projects. Your work will focus on designing cost-efficient secure and reliable digital solutions that place data and business at the center. 

On a typical week your key responsibilities will be: 

• Understand the vision of digital product leaders covering the overall application portfolio and business priorities. Design robust architectures and solutions including third-party solutions that match this vision. 

• Apply your technical knowledge and business insights to guide the organization through our modernization roadmap. 

• Architect solutions to meet business needs ensuring the technical feasibility of new projects and successful deployments. 

• Work closely with other Solution Architects and stakeholders to ensure all solutions adhere to the Technology Architecture exhibiting high levels of performance security scalability maintainability reusability and reliability upon deployment. 

• Lead sessions to build an implementation plan aligned with business goals and technical environment resulting in consensus on solution design and the next steps toward production. 

• Maintain and share technical skills and knowledge of market trends and competitive insights within the technical community. 

Qualifications :

What wed like you to bring to the table 

The role as a Solution Architect requires you to have: 

• 5 years of experience in cloud/infrastructure technologies IT consulting/support systems administration network operations software development/support technology solutions practice development architecture and/or consulting. 

• 2 years of experience working with Digital Native companies demonstrating a strong understanding of their unique technological and business needs. 

• 3 years of experience in designing and leading implementations of digital solutions. 

• Bachelors or Masters Degree in Computer Science Information Technology Engineering Business or a related field OR equivalent experience.  

• A deep understanding of IKEAs core values and cultural principles as well as a mindset and way of working that reflects this.  

• Technical Certification in Cloud (e.g. Azure Amazon Web Services Google) or equivalent. 

• Proficiency in cloud platforms like AWS Azure or Google Cloud including their AI and analytics services cloud security and cost optimization. 

• Ability to design systems for data collection cleaning storage and management including big data technologies real-time analytics and data quality frameworks. 

• Ability to develop long-term strategies for AI and analytics including risk assessment scalability planning and keeping up with technology trends. 

Additional Information :

Be yourself a Solution Architect and more! 

This role offers a dynamic environment conducive to continuous learning allowing you to deepen your technical expertise and expand your understanding across various technologies. The pace is fast the work is stimulating and collaboration is significant for this role. 

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 peoples 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 this curious and optimistic environment youll find endless opportunities to grow. Make us the home of your career. 

We welcome your application 

Get ready to assemble something new! We look forward to receiving your application by 15th of December. 

Please note that due to the upcoming holiday period response times may be longer than usual and the recruitment process could take additional time. We appreciate your patience and understanding. 

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment process please contact Recruiter Vera Bendz at   

This is a permanent role based in Malmö; hence you need to be based in Sweden and be able to work from the office in Malmö. We believe that your presence with the team and working most of the time in the workplace are important. 

At IKEA we are looking for people who believe everyone deserves a seat at the welcome no matter where you come from what you believe and what you look like. We dont even care how you have furnished your home. Were interested in you simply because youre if your experience doesnt align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply believe that peoples different perspectives backgrounds and personalities make us better at understanding our customers dreams and needs. 

If you have a special need that requires accommodation in the recruitment process just let us know. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time