Senior Software Engineer, Java Backend Development
Posted: Oct 20, 2025
Job Description
Do you want to be a part of the development of our new e-commerce platform with more than 3.200 stores and 29 web shops? Or some of our more than 60 other java applications? In that case, come and join our Java department which consist of 50 backend developers.JYSK is a frontrunner in the development of online cross channel E-commerce. And with Unified Commerce, JYSK has launched its biggest IT initiative ever, with the goal of becoming even better within cross channel e-commerce. You will become a part of JYSK’s IT department, which consists of more than 200 highly skilled colleagues. As our new colleague, you will work with the further development of JYSK’s high-load cross channel e-commerce platform, which is used in more than 28 countries.WHAT WE OFFER YOUWe are in the middle of restructuring our IT landscape, turning it into a headless, event driven and microservice architecture. We need an experienced Senior Software Engineer, to contribute with great code and good software design.We are open-minded towards the usage of open source. Thus you will have an influence on introducing new libraries and frameworks where suited.Furthermore, we offer you:a relaxed and open-minded atmospheresparring and feedback from skilled colleagues at all levels in the organisationa job with rich possibilities to influence the demanding technical solutionsa corporate culture with a short distance from thought to actiona job where you get the opportunity to develop professionally and personallya workplace in an exciting international company, where dynamism, expansion and development have a high priorityfocus on work/life balance and a healthy work environmentWHAT YOUR NEXT JOB WILL BE ABOUTAs a Senior Software Engineer, you are responsible for developing our various applications. You will also be involved in specifying and refining features and tasks, in corporations with different business areas.You will be working with newer technology, frameworks and platforms including:Spring BootKafkaKubernetes / DockerJDK 17Our developers work closely with colleagues from other departments at our location in Aarhus. The Java team is responsible for a wide range of in-house developed applications. So, you will get the opportunity to work in different business areas and with different technologies.You can read more about our department here.WHAT SHOULD YOU BRINGWe are looking for a new colleague who:is passionate about IT and software developmentis a skilled Java developer, who continuously strives to improve your skillswrite a clean code and create software architecture that are flexibleis experienced with Java web technologieswrite thorough tests of your code and are familiar with test driven developmenthas experience with some of the frameworks and platforms we usecan drive and facilitate design discussionshas extensive knowledge of distributed systems and concurrencyIS THIS YOUR NEXT OPPORTUNITY? Apply today!If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact Team Leader, Stefan Berwardt at +49 46 30 - 97 54 54.We kindly ask you to only attach your CV. With us, there is no need to write a traditional cover letter when applying for a job.Instead, when you click “I’m interested/Apply”, you will have the option to write a brief message to the hiring team. If you wish, you can use this space to share your motivation for applying or highlight anything else you feel is relevant.ABOUT USWe 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.Learn how we process your data in our Privacy Policy.
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