Lead Software Engineer - Foundational Core Team, Java

Job Description

Are you ready to make a real impact by shaping the foundation of a growing, international retail organisation? At JYSK, we are looking for a Lead Software Engineer to join our Foundational Core Team.

In this role, you will help set the technical direction of our Java platform, drive consistency across teams, and contribute to a streamlined and modern development experience.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU
You will be part of the Foundational Core Team – a newly formed, service-oriented group dedicated to supporting the entire Java department by building tools, frameworks, and shared libraries in close collaboration with other enabler teams.

Furthermore, we offer you:

• a great opportunity to develop and grow professionally and personally
• a relaxed atmosphere focused on work-life balance
• competitive salary and benefits, including flexible working conditions
• opportunity to influence technical solutions and the direction of the team
• several social activities during the year, including Friday bars, DHL run, winter party etc.
   

WHAT YOUR NEXT JOB WILL BE ABOUT
Your tasks and responsibilities in the job include:

• leading the adoption of new technologies and aligning solutions with our strategy
• creating and maintaining coding guidelines, including CheckStyle and SpotBug plugins, to support consistent development
• building and updating shared libraries to reduce duplication and speed up delivery
• improving development tools and maintaining core infrastructure
• supporting agile teams by offering guidance and sharing best practices
• suggesting and developing new tools to improve our ways of working

You can read more about our department here.

WHAT SHOULD YOU BRING
We are looking for a new colleague who:

• has strong skills in Java & Spring Boot, and understands object-oriented design
• has experience with modern Java frameworks such as Spring Boot and Spring Cloud
• has a proven ability to lead and mentor technical teams
• communicates clearly and works well with others
• is motivated to improve development processes and drive technical improvements
• takes ownership and delivers high-quality solutions
   

Additional Information

IS THIS YOUR NEXT OPPORTUNITY? Apply today!
If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact Team Leader, Liliana Hajek, at +45 2779 1161.

Please send us your CV with a short motivation for the position by clicking “Apply”. We process applications on an ongoing basis and complete the recruitment once we have found the right candidate.

ABOUT US
We believe our employees are key to our success. That is why we strive to offer development and possibilities of growing and finding new challenges within JYSK. Since our founder, Lars Larsen, opened his first store in Denmark in 1979, JYSK has expanded our global presence with stores and web shops in countries around the world.

Our three fundamental JYSK Values – Tradesman, Colleague and Corporate Spirit – express the behaviour and attitude that we can expect from each other. We trust each other, and we believe in Empowerment and freedom with responsibility. We also take pride in rewarding engagement and a great effort among our employees. With the right attitude, opportunities abound in JYSK.

JYSK wants to include everyone, no matter the age, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity, and experience. Together, we secure our inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our employees. Because a great mix of minds, talents and unique personalities makes us a stronger team.

For more information, please visit our career page.