H&M Group is on a journey to meet and exceed our customers' expectations today and tomorrow. Through collaboration, innovation, and technology, we challenge ourselves and the industry. To cater to the individual needs and desires of our millions of customers, our tech organization delivers solutions for the entire value chain for all our brands. We are accelerating digitalization, and to stay relevant, we need to ensure we have strong leaders in place to bring our best capabilities, innovation ideas, and talented technologists to support the transformation of H&M Group.

We are seeking a dedicated Technical Engineer to play an important role in enhancing our store infrastructure through the strategic implementation of technology solutions. This position involves a blend of technical expertise and innovative thinking to improve both operational efficiency and the customer experience across our global retail footprint. The ideal candidate will bring a mix of technical skills, a passion for IoT/Edge technology, and a commitment to collaborative problem-solving.

Responsibilities:

• Will play an important role in advancing our Smart Store Core Platforms, implementing technologies such as RFID for real-time garment tracking and inventory management.
• Implement, and optimize technology solutions that align with our retail operational goals, focusing on scalability, reliability, and user experience.
• Engage in continuous evaluation of new technologies and trends.
• Provide expert guidance on the integration of digital platforms and physical operations.
• Collaborate with vendors and technology partners.
• Support communication and cooperative efforts between the Store Infrastructure team and other business.

• Cloud Services & Containerization: Good understanding of Azure & Google Cloud and Container Application Management at the Edge.
• Scripting Knowledge for Automation: Scripting abilities in Python, Bash etc. are crucial for automating tasks within the store infrastructure, improving efficiency and reliability.
• DevOps and Automation: Familiarity with CI/CD tools and practices, specifically GitHub and GitHub Actions.
• Network and Security: A solid understanding of network configurations, security protocols and cybersecurity.
• System Administration Proficiency in system management, including experience with Linux, Windows Server, and different hypervisors like vmware, KVM etc.
• API Platforms: Should understand how to integrate and utilize APIs from various platforms.

Nice to have:

• Retail and Edge Experience: While not mandatory, experience with retail operations and Edge technology platforms can be a significant asset.
• Project and Product Management Skills: Knowledge of project and product management practices is appreciated, as it can assist in the orderly management of initiatives.

Shaping the future of fashion with people, data, and tech. The fashion and retail industries are going through a transformation, driven by customers' technology and sustainability expectations. At H&M Group, we want to shape the future of fashion and lifestyle by harnessing the power of smart tech and data. With our 74-year history of innovation, we understand the need to collaborate and co-create with engineers and tech specialists around the world to achieve our vision. 

Additional Information

The role is based in Stockholm, Sweden. Our engineers often work together and practice hybrid way of working.

If your experience, skills, and ambitions are right for this role, please apply with CV in English.
Please do not send applications to individual email address, due to GDPR, we only accept applications through our career page.We look forward to receiving your application!

H&M Group is committed to creating a diverse & inclusive environment and we are actively looking for qualified candidates irrespective of race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, national origin, disability or age.