Quick Summary
Are you driven by building scalable software and processes for large developer organizations? Do you excel at developing within complex systems? JYSK Head Office in Aarhus is seeking a Lead Platform Engineer, Developer Experience to join our team. In this full-time role, you will assume technical ownership, crafting solutions that empower our internal IT development organization to deliver optimal results.
WHAT WE OFFER YOU
Join a cross-functional agile Scrum team at JYSK, collaborating with experienced engineers, a Product Owner, and a Scrum Master. We value open dialogue, mutual learning, and solving complex challenges together, focusing on best practices, teamwork, and quality in feature delivery.
- Great opportunities for professional and personal development.
- A relaxed and open-minded work environment.
- Significant influence on technical solutions.
- Engaging social activities, including Friday bars, the DHL run, a summer party, and the annual JYSK party.
- A well-functioning work-from-home policy.
- A healthy work-life balance and a loyal company culture.
WHAT YOUR NEXT JOB WILL BE ABOUT
Your key responsibilities as a Lead Platform Engineer will include:
- Build and maintain internal developer tools, platforms, and frameworks to enhance developer productivity and consistency.
- Shape the strategic direction of the Developer Experience (DevEx) team.
- Collaborate closely with developers to identify pain points, propose solutions, and drive improvements.
- Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines and automation processes to reduce lead times and detect errors early.
- Stay updated on new technologies and propose innovative ideas for our platforms.
- Mentor and collaborate with IT colleagues to foster knowledge-sharing and team growth.
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WHAT SHOULD YOU BRING
We are seeking a colleague who possesses:
- Proven experience in shaping Developer Experience.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
- A collaborative, developer-centric mindset, actively engaging in requirement gathering, feedback, and mentoring.
- Strong programming skills in Java, PHP, or JavaScript.
- Solid experience with CI/CD systems (e.g., GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Argo Workflows), including pipeline building and automation.
- The ability to balance work with both legacy systems and new services, making pragmatic and well-reasoned decisions.
- Proficiency in breaking down and prioritizing large, complex features into smaller, manageable tasks.
- A proactive approach to improving solutions and challenging the status quo.
Availability at our Head Office in Brabrand for at least 3 days per week is required.
Additional Information:
IS THIS YOUR NEXT OPPORTUNITY? Apply today! Please attach only your CV; a traditional cover letter is not required. When you click “I’m interested/Apply,” you will have the option to write a brief message to the hiring team to share your motivation or highlight relevant information.
ABOUT US
At JYSK, we recognize our employees as central to our success, offering development and growth opportunities. Since Lars Larsen opened the first store in Denmark in 1979, JYSK has grown globally with stores and web shops worldwide.
Our core JYSK Values—Tradesman, Colleague, and Corporate Spirit—define our expected behavior and attitude. We foster trust, empowerment, and freedom with responsibility, rewarding engagement and effort. With the right attitude, JYSK offers abundant opportunities.
JYSK is committed to inclusivity, embracing all individuals regardless of age, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity, or experience. We cultivate an inclusive culture that supports and celebrates diverse voices, believing that a rich mix of minds, talents, and personalities strengthens our team.
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