Inter IKEA Group

Retail

DataEngineeringLeader-Data&Technology,SCD

Älmhult, Sweden FULL TIME
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The Brief

“Data Engineering Leader - Data & Technology, SCD at Inter IKEA Group. Skills: data modelling, modern data platforms, Python, SQL, PySpark, data pipelines, data platform architecture, enterprise-grade data models, data products, analytical capabilities, modern data infrastructure, data governance, privacy, compliance standards, semantic layers, data engineering technologies, Databricks, Microsoft Fabric, people leadership, stakeholder management. Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of”

What You'll Achieve.

create value and enable business growth by bringing data from across IKEA together to gather actionable insights; making data, analytics and insights easily findable and explainable for the many to enable better and faster decision-making; deliver data-driven solutions for our coworkers; support business needs, and decision-making processes across Core Business Supply; accelerate data product delivery across the organisation; creating a better everyday life for the many people

Industry & Context.

Retail
Problems you'll solve

curious problem solver

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

proven experience leading and developing data engineering teams, technical leader with deep expertise in data modelling, modern data platforms, Python, SQL and PySpark, minimum of 8 years’ experience in data engineering, significant experience leading and developing data engineering teams, deep knowledge of modern data platforms (Databricks, Microsoft Fabric), advanced data modelling techniques together with SQL, Python and PySpark

Nice to Have

collaborative leader who takes ownership, builds cross-functional relationships, mentors and develops others, loves sharing knowledge, curious problem solver with excellent communication skills, thrives in a dynamic global environment, share our values

What You'll Do.

and develop a high-performing team of Data Engineers

Provide strategic technical leadership and direction for data modelling

and data platform architecture

and maintain enterprise-grade data models and robust data pipelines

Act as a central point of contact and escalation within the IKEA Data Engineering community

and enforce data engineering best practices

Optimise data models and pipelines for performance

Ensure data is stored

and accessed securely

Contribute to the development and adoption of reusable frameworks

Stay current with emerging data engineering technologies and practices

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

fostering a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, continuous learning, and innovation; Collaborate closely with business stakeholders, architects, data scientists, analysts, product teams, and peers; knowledge sharing; building communities of practice

Communication Scope

excellent communication skills

Full Job Description

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. 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. Is This Role for Me? * Do you share IKEA’s values? * Do you have proven experience leading and developing data engineering teams? * Are you a strong technical leader with deep expertise in data modelling, modern data platforms, Python, SQL and PySpark? * Do you enjoy mentoring others, driving engineering excellence, and building strong communities of practice? If your answer is yes to at least three of the four statements above, then come and join us at IKEA! Supply Data & Analytics has the assignment to create value and enable business growth by bringing data from across IKEA together to gather actionable insights. Data & Analytics is passionate about making data, analytics and insights easily findable and explainable for the many to enable better and faster decision-making. We work cl

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