Competence Lead / Software Engineer

We are now looking for a Competence Lead / Software Engineer to our Fulfilment Centre Operations Product Area in our new organisation Business Tech.
Fulfilment Centre Operations is managing H&M’s own operated warehouses on SAP EWM platform. Our vision for the product area is to be the preferred platform for H&M Global Logistics and our external partners to operate their warehouse logistics to meet customer promise in a cost efficient and sustainable way.
In Business Tech, we will continuously surprise and delight our stakeholders/customers and accelerate our business - by releasing the power of people, data and technology. We explore new ways of working, have a customer focused mindset, embrace our strong values and release the power of our people to innovate and develop products that make a meaningful impact to customers all over the world. Business Tech is built around cross-functional and multi-competent teams, each owning a product end-to-end.
In the Customer Fulfilment domain you will be part of our Fulfilment Centre Operations product area responsible for creating warehousing and Fulfilment centre solutions with class-leading tech, making sure our SAP EWM platform follows the trends in warehousing to secure adoptability to new processes and new technology.
About the role
The Competence Lead / Software Engineer role has a dual focus – staff responsibility and delivery. As a Competence Lead you will have staff responsibility for employees within the same/adjacent competence as your own, working in different product teams within the same product area. Your staff responsibility goes across different Product Teams and tasks include development conversations, salary review and other staff related activities. You will support, coach and help your team members grow and develop.
You will work closely with the product owners within the product area, as well as other competence leads, software engineers and business experts. You will collaborate with stakeholders in other product teams/areas and enabling functions, as well as with logistics operations. You will be able to try out your creative and innovative ideas – and have a large impact on how we shape the future of fashion retail logistics.
As a Software Engineer you are expected to take part of all phases of the software development lifecycle, from idea and analysis to working solutions deployed in our warehouses. You will work with agile methodologies in quarterly increments, broken down into shorter sprints. The work will be focused on the product backlog, created based on agreed product mission as well as defined objectives and key results.
Furthermore, as a Software Engineer your tasks will include:
Translate product strategy and requirements into suitable, maintainable and scalable solutions
Collaborate closely with product owners and other cross-functional teams, share best practices as well as discuss and motivate design solutions
Work with professional software engineering practices & best practices for the full software development life cycle

We are on a journey together which means there is no clear path. You will play an important role in building our product and being part of creating and leading our new organisation. We want to become much more data driven and explorative in new technologies. We want to move into DevOps organisation where our products have a strong focus on operational stability.
Requirements – We believe that you…
are dynamic, collaborative, and curious
are flexible, stress-resistant and able to work in an environment that is not yet formalised
have a degree in Computer Science or Engineering
have leadership experience, ability to coach others in a way that enables them to grow professionally and to increase their performance.
have at least 2 year’s hands-on work experience with SAP EWM or other major warehouse management system
have experience working with agile practices
have a “You build it you run it” mindset – with hands-on experience of DevOps or equivalent
are analytical with attention to details
are fluent in English both written and verbal

What we can offer
This is a full-time position with placement in Stockholm. You will report to the Product Area Lead Engineer within Fulfilment Center Operations, Customer Fulfilment Domain at Business Tech.
At H&M we have a strong, value-driven culture characterised by believing in people, teamwork and an entrepreneurial spirit. Here you can be yourself and develop. You’ll be part of an important transformation journey at H&M Group with significant opportunities to influence and make a difference. With the right mindset and ambition, you’ll find plenty of room to grow. We welcome your application regardless of gender, age, gender expressions, sexual orientation, disabilities, religious beliefs, origin or background.
There are endless opportunities to grow, regardless of whether you are interested in developing functional depth or becoming a tech master. Just let your skills, ambition and imagination drive you.