Quick Summary
Lead Platform Engineer, Developer Experience (Full-time)
Are you driven to build scalable software and processes for a large developer organization? We are seeking a Lead Platform Engineer for Developer Experience to join the JYSK Head Office in Aarhus. In this full-time role, you will assume technical ownership, creating essential solutions that support our internal IT development organization and maximize delivery efficiency.
WHAT WE OFFER YOU
Join a cross-functional agile scrum team of experienced engineers, a Product Owner, and a Scrum Master. We emphasize open dialogue, mutual learning, and collaborative problem-solving, focusing on best practices and quality delivery.
- Great opportunity for professional and personal development and growth.
- A relaxed and open-minded working environment.
- Plenty of opportunities to influence technical solutions.
- Several social activities during the year, 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 as well as a loyal company culture.
WHAT YOUR NEXT JOB WILL BE ABOUT
Key responsibilities for this Lead Platform Engineer role include:
- Building and maintaining internal developer tools, platforms, and frameworks to boost developer productivity and consistency (DevEx).
- Shaping the strategic direction of the DevEx team.
- Collaborating closely with developers to identify pain points, propose solutions, and drive improvements.
- Designing, implementing, and maintaining robust CI/CD pipelines and automation processes to reduce lead times and enable early error detection.
- Staying updated on new technologies and proposing innovative ideas for our platforms.
- Mentoring and collaborating with IT colleagues to strengthen knowledge-sharing and team growth.
You can read more about our department here.
WHAT SHOULD YOU BRING
We are looking for a colleague who meets the following requirements:
- Proven experience shaping the Developer Experience (DevEx).
- Excellent communication skills and effective cross-team collaboration abilities.
- Thrives in a collaborative, developer-centric environment, engaging in requirement gathering, feedback, and mentoring.
- Strong programming skills in one or more of the following: Java, PHP, or JavaScript.
- Solid experience with CI/CD systems (e.g., GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Argo Workflows), pipeline building, and automation.
- Ability to balance working with both legacy systems and new services, making pragmatic and well-reasoned decisions.
- Capable of breaking down and prioritizing large, complex features into smaller tasks.
- Takes a proactive approach to improving solutions and challenging the status quo.
Note: You must be available at our Head Office in Brabrand at least 3 days per week.
ABOUT US
JYSK believes employees are key to success, offering development and opportunities for growth and new challenges. Since Lars Larsen opened the first store in Denmark in 1979, JYSK has expanded globally. Our three fundamental JYSK Values—Tradesman, Colleague, and Corporate Spirit—guide our behavior. We trust in Empowerment and freedom with responsibility, rewarding engagement and effort. JYSK is committed to inclusion, securing a culture that encourages and celebrates diverse voices, talents, and personalities. For more information, please visit our career page.
If you have questions, contact Team Leader and Product Owner, Alexander Janßen at +45 2840 7015. We only require your CV; a traditional cover letter is not necessary. You may use the brief message option when applying to share your motivation.