Test Leader, IKEA - Job Offer

IKEA

Location:
Sweden, Malmö

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

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Job Description:

We are on a journey to transform our digital capabilities by embracing the opportunities from data & technology. To develop IKEA as an even more affordable, sustainable, and accessible home furnishing retailer, we need to bring people, processes, data, and technology closer together. In this role, you’ll lead the quality agenda across Projects and Products, guide Quality/Software engineers, and ensure quality work aligns with principles, requirements, and ways of working.

Job Responsibility:

Lead the quality agenda across Projects and Products
Create the quality strategy
Guide and support the Quality/Software engineers working in these teams
Ensure that the quality work is done based on defined and agreed principles, requirements, and ways of working

Requirements:

Extensive experience in quality engineering principles, testing practices, and automation frameworks
Deep understanding of software development processes, test strategies, and methodologies, including Agile approaches
Familiarity with modern test tools, frameworks, and programming languages
Strong leadership skills to guide, inspire, and mentor testing teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment
Excellent problem-solving skills, with an innovative and curious approach to overcoming challenges and exploring innovative solutions
Exceptional communication skills to build strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders
Ability to collaborate and synchronize with other test leaders regularly for seamless coordination
Proven ability to combine Agile methodologies with quality assurance and test automation
Solid background in product development within electronics, quality, or software engineering
Minimum 5 years of experience leading and mentoring test teams
Ability to handle dynamic project requirements and scopes with a flexible and adaptive mindset
Ability to deliver technical solutions that balance cost, quality, and sustainability while emphasizing innovative design principles
Commitment to developing solutions
University degree (M.Sc./B.Sc.) in Computer Science/Engineering related or equivalent experiences that are not only high-quality and cost-effective but also sustainable and elegant in design

Nice to have:

Capability in developing products/solutions including software and electronics
Knowledge of digital solutions and digital interfaces for consumer products
Capability in agile development methods of products/solutions

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
April 26, 2025

Expiration:
May 11, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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