Enterprise Architect|Inter IKEA Technology Services AB

About the role 

Are you a passionate IT Architect curious about data and technology, and looking to play a key role in shaping the future of a data and information landscape for an ethical global business? 

Well, at IKEA we're looking for someone just like you to support the domain of Data and Information across all value streams in IKEA from a Shared Data & Technology angle. We're on a journey to create a robust information architecture as a key element of our target technology landscape, enabling our business movements at speed and scale. We are seeking a talent IT Architect to support this journey and the process of identifying new technologies that will allow and enable us to meet more of the many people. 

With the introduction of an enterprise-wide Data & Analytics (D&A) platform, democratizing data throughout Inter IKEA, the business usage of data is recognised to grow rapidly. Consequently, data governance and data sharing processes and tools/platforms that will help end users in consuming the right, on-time data are becoming increasingly important. 

You will bring your energy, drive, data and technical expertise into enablement and support of the broad range of data and information topics. In this domain, a wide variety of problem statements, often stretching over the virtual boundaries of Data & Analytics (D&A), Data Integration & Distribution (DD&I) and Information Management (IM), are addressed. Typical assignments range from supporting tool assessment through architecture to in-depth discussions and recommendations around target architectures and roadmaps. You work closely with the D&I EA lead, together you form the conscience of Data & Information domain. 

More specific capabilities may include; 
Supporting the framing of all initiatives with a robust Data & Information architecture direction and fit with shared responsibility for our roadmap. 
Responsible for up-to-date architecture artefacts and data architecture patterns. Partnering with project teams to design, create and re-use the same. 
Developing a network strengthening the foundational of a consistent data architecture across applications, integrations, and analytics. 
Support the D&I lead to anchor our IKEA canonical data model. Together partner with Data & Analytics, as well as Integration teams to implement a decoupled data architecture, and a set of business APIs, independent of transactional systems. 
About you 

Hands-on experience implementing a Data and Information architecture framework in a global business with a changing application landscape would be very interesting for this role. We're looking for a visionary, pragmatic architect with strong willpower and the ability to build trust between the architecture community and stakeholders. If you share our values and are excited about the opportunity to make a real impact, apply now. Join us on a journey to transform our digital capabilities at IKEA Shared Data & Technology. 

 

A few more details for you 

This is a full time role (40 hours per week) reporting to the Architecture Manager. We would welcome a covering letter to support your application, so we can understand your why! Tell us, as part of your application, why you think you would be a good fit for this role. February 16th 2023 is the closing date to apply for this role. 

This role can be based in Malmö, Sweden or Delft, Netherlands, The role is full time and hybrid. At IKEA we see the power of being physically together for collaboration, dialogues and conversations. We believe in the power of human interactions; the informal chats, the energy, belonging and creativity generated by people being in the same place. Our approach is that we spend time in the IKEA workplace with flexibility to work from home. 

About us 

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.  

We started establishing a new IKEA Shared Data & Technology organisation as part of developing our digital capabilities. This organisation will be built up together with existing co-workers, recruitments and establishing and developing partnerships over the coming years. It is now an opportunity to join us and be part of and leading this development journey. Our data & technology capabilities that are common across Inter IKEA group will be kept together and organised in the IKEA Shared data & technology organisation. The organisation will be based mainly in southern part of Sweden and in Delft, Netherlands. 

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.