Full-Time

Lead Software Engineer

AI-Native Applications

IFS

IFS

5,001-10,000 employees

Cloud-based ERP, EAM, FSM, ESM solutions

No salary listed

London, UK

Hybrid

Hybrid work opportunities are available.

Bachelor's

Category
Software Engineering (1)
Required Skills
LLM
Kubernetes
Microsoft Azure
ERP
Distributed Systems
React.js
Node.js
Apache Kafka
Postgres
RAG
TypeScript
Microservices
AWS
Go
Observability
MongoDB
REST APIs
DevOps

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Requirements
  • Strong hands-on experience with Go and modern backend development, ideally alongside TypeScript and Node.js.
  • Experience designing and building distributed systems, microservices, and RESTful APIs.
  • Strong understanding of Domain-Driven Design, bounded contexts, event-driven architecture, and service decomposition.
  • Experience building scalable cloud-native applications using technologies such as Kubernetes, Kafka, Redpanda, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB.
  • Experience working with AWS and/or Azure.
  • Strong understanding of continuous integration and continuous delivery, automated testing, observability, and production operations.
  • Experience designing secure software, authentication and authorization mechanisms, and applying DevSecOps principles.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to mentor engineers and lead technical initiatives.
  • Experience integrating AI capabilities into production software to solve real customer or business problems.
  • Hands-on experience working with Large Language Models within enterprise applications.
  • Understanding of modern AI application patterns such as Retrieval-Augmented Generation, tool calling, prompt engineering, and agentic workflows where appropriate.
  • Experience evaluating AI-enabled features for quality, reliability, performance, security, and operational readiness.
  • Experience using AI-assisted engineering tools such as GitHub Copilot, Cursor, or Claude Code to improve software development workflows.
  • Appreciation of responsible AI practices including governance, monitoring, and observability.
  • A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Information Technology.
  • A minimum of 6 years of experience in a similar role.
Responsibilities
  • Analyze complex enterprise problems using Domain-Driven Design.
  • Design event-driven solutions and apply specification-driven AI workflows throughout software development.
  • Build and ship production-grade AI-native applications where native AI capabilities form an integral part of the customer experience.
  • Design, build, and evolve modern enterprise software for Enterprise Asset Management.
  • Deliver scalable, secure, and high-quality software that solves complex customer challenges while applying modern engineering practices and AI capabilities where they create genuine business value.
  • Work on real customer problems by building domain-driven software where AI enhances product capabilities and customer outcomes.
  • Work closely with Product, Design, and Engineering teams to build intelligent Enterprise Asset Management solutions.
  • Mentor engineers, drive engineering excellence, and help shape enterprise software.
  • Design scalable systems, model complex business domains, and build software that is reliable, maintainable, and easy to evolve.
  • Align engineering decisions with business goals and identify opportunities where AI and modern technologies can improve business processes, user experiences, and operational efficiency.
  • Work closely with Product Management and stakeholders to understand operational challenges and design software that simplifies workflows, improves decision-making, and delivers measurable value.
  • Take ownership of delivering high-quality software by removing blockers, maintaining engineering standards, and supporting teammates.
  • Deliver on commitments, communicate risks early, and make pragmatic decisions around technical debt, architecture, quality, and delivery.
  • Champion continuous improvement across engineering practices, software quality, and team collaboration.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with React and modern frontend development.
  • Experience building Enterprise SaaS or ERP products.
  • Experience working with Model Context Protocol or similar AI integration standards.
  • Experience with vector databases, AI observability, or AI evaluation frameworks.
  • Experience designing and delivering enterprise-scale AI platforms or AI-powered products.

IFS provides cloud-based enterprise software for large organizations, covering ERP, Enterprise Asset Management (EAM), Field Service Management (FSM), and Enterprise Service Management (ESM). It helps industries like aerospace and defense, energy utilities, construction and engineering, manufacturing, and telecommunications run operations more efficiently. The software is licensed and accessed via the cloud, with implementation services, support, and consultancy to tailor the system and ensure successful adoption. IFS aims to help organizations optimize operations, improve productivity, and support sustainability with an integrated, scalable platform.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)

Total Funding

$3.3B

Headquarters

Linköpings kommun, Sweden

Founded

1983

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • IFS reported 25% H1 2026 ARR growth and 114% net retention.
  • Coca-Cola, China Airlines, and First Solar selected IFS during H1 2026.
  • LEAP 2026 and BFC Solutions show demand for industrial AI and unified service platforms.

What critics are saying

  • SAP, Oracle, and ServiceNow bundle broader suites that pressure IFS deals in 2026.
  • Softeon integration must prove cross-sell value before 2027 or warehouse expansion stalls.
  • AI trust remains low; IFS must convert skeptic buyers before agentic competitors win.

What makes IFS unique

  • IFS owns industrial workflows across ERP, EAM, FSM, and supply chain execution.
  • IFS.ai, Loops, and Zero turn asset data into operational actions.
  • Microsoft, AVEVA, and Siemens partnerships deepen IFS’s industrial data ecosystem.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

FSA

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Remote Work Options

Hybrid Work Options

Flexible Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Program

Mental Health Support

Conference Attendance Budget

Professional Development Budget

Family Planning Benefits

Fertility Treatment Support

Phone/Internet Stipend

Home Office Stipend

Student Loan Assistance

Parental Leave

Adoption Assistance

Employee Discounts

Gym Membership

Meal Benefits

Commuter Benefits

Relocation Assistance

Performance Bonus

Profit Sharing

Stock Options

Company Equity

401(k) Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Education Allowance

Company News

CXO DX
Aug 26th, 2026
IFS to highlight Industrial AI and agentic capabilities at LEAP 2026.

IFS to highlight Industrial AI and agentic capabilities at LEAP 2026. August 26, 2026 IFS, the leading provider of Industrial AI software announces its participation at LEAP 2026, taking place from 31 August-3 September 2026 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. IFS will demonstrate how Industrial AI creates value in work environments and supports organizations to move beyond experimentation and generic AI to achieve measurable outcomes in the real world. IFS is participating with its partner, Microsoft to showcase how the partnership enables customers to accelerate transformation on a secure and scalable technology foundation. At the event, IFS will demonstrate how AI can understand the context of complex industrial operations, support better decisions and increasingly act across workflows, helping organizations improve productivity, resilience, asset performance and service delivery. This will be highlighted with the IFS solutions portfolio at LEAP and establish how IFS AI-powered enterprise software is led by IFS.ai and IFS Cloud. Other key focus areas will be on IFS Loops and Industrial Agentic AI, Asset Lifecycle Management (ALM), Nexus Black - its strategic Industrial AI co-innovation program, IFS Zero an agentic emissions operating system, and, the breadth of IFS Cloud, spanning ERP, Enterprise Asset Management, Field Service Management, and Supply Chain capabilities. Rahul Misra, Senior Vice President & Managing Director, MEA at IFS said, "At LEAP 2026, IFS will exhibit how Industrial AI can address real operational challenges, from improving asset performance and field service productivity to optimizing planning, supply chains and complex project execution. Our participation with Microsoft further strengthens this proposition by demonstrating how the combination of IFS and Microsoft technologies can help organizations modernize operations, harness Industrial AI and accelerate measurable business outcomes. It is the perfect opportunity to engage with stakeholders that are shaping the next phase of Saudi Arabia's digital and industrial transformation." Microsoft is a strategic technology partner to IFS, underpinning the IFS Cloud platform with secure, scalable, and industry-ready cloud services. Together, IFS and Microsoft help regional customers accelerate digital transformation by combining IFS's deep industry expertise with Microsoft Azure, data, and AI capabilities. IFS's participation at LEAP is relevant in Saudi Arabia, where large-scale industrial, infrastructure, energy and transformation programs are creating demand for technology that can move beyond digitalization and deliver measurable improvements in operational execution. This brings into play IFS's focus on asset-intensive industries where complex operations, critical assets, field work and service delivery are central to business performance. Participating within the Microsoft Arabia Hub, IFS will have live demonstrations showing how IFS Industrial AI can move from insight to decision to execution across real-world operational scenarios. These include Nexus Black Resolve, IFS Asset Lifecycle Management and Field Service Management. IFS representatives will also have speaking sessions at the Microsoft Theatre (Mini Theatre) within the Microsoft Arabia Hub during LEAP 2026: * Suliman Gaouda, Regional VP, Industrial AI, IFS APJMEA will speak on 'The AI That Runs the Physical Economy' on September 1 * Hasan Sakr, Senior Presales Consultant, IFS will speak on 'Asset Lifecycle Management for Enhanced Operational Efficiency' on September 2 Senior IFS executives will be available to interact with business and technology leaders, customers, partners and organizations at the Microsoft Arabia Hub, Hall 1, Booth E30 where visitors can experience IFS Industrial AI and enterprise solutions as part of the broader Microsoft ecosystem.

PR Newswire
Aug 26th, 2026
66% of industrial firms invest in AI workers as 41% of workforce time lost to manual tasks

Industrial workers lose 41% of their time to manual, repetitive tasks, creating a capacity gap across organisations, according to research by IFS and The Futurum Group. Companies are addressing this with AI-powered digital workers that autonomously handle operational tasks. The research found 77% of decision-makers have delayed strategic initiatives due to lack of team capacity. Two businesses are investing in digital workers for every one that isn't over the next 12 months. However, trust remains a barrier. Only 5.7% of decision-makers trust AI to act fully autonomously, though 66% plan to invest in digital workers within a year. IFS's Loops Agentic Platform automates 60% of transactions end-to-end, with 40% including human review checkpoints. Customers including Kitron Group and KLN Family Brands are using digital workers on procurement and order-to-pay workflows, reclaiming dozens of hours weekly.

Accent Info Media
Jul 29th, 2026
IFS reports strong H1 2026 growth as Industrial AI adoption accelerates.

IFS reports strong H1 2026 growth as Industrial AI adoption accelerates. ARR grows 25% year-on-year as manufacturers, service organizations, and asset-intensive industries expand AI deployments across operations IFS, a leading provider of Industrial AI software, has reported strong first-half 2026 financial results, driven by growing adoption of AI-powered solutions across manufacturing, field service, supply chain, warehouse management, and asset-intensive industries. The company recorded 25% year-on-year growth in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) and 24% growth in cloud revenue, while recurring revenue accounted for 84% of total revenue, highlighting the continued shift of customers toward subscription-based and cloud-delivered solutions. According to IFS, the results reflect increasing demand from organizations looking to apply artificial intelligence to complex operational challenges and generate measurable business outcomes. Industrial enterprises are increasingly deploying AI to improve productivity, reduce downtime, optimize decision-making, and strengthen operational efficiency. "Customers are scaling AI across operations onto the factory floor, into the warehouse, and out in the field. As measurable business value is returned, Industrial AI is becoming a clear source of competitive advantage and customers are expanding their use of IFS solutions." Mark Moffat, CEO, IFS During the first half of 2026, IFS expanded its Industrial AI portfolio with several new innovations. These include IFS Nexus Black's Resolve, which uses AI to predict equipment faults and reduce service downtime, IFS Zero, which can reduce emissions data collection efforts by up to 30%, and the IFS Loops Agentic Platform, which enables organizations to deploy AI-powered digital workers, with 60% of agentic transactions now fully automated. The company also strengthened its supply chain management capabilities through the acquisition of Softeon earlier this year, enhancing its warehouse management and supply chain execution offerings as businesses navigate ongoing supply chain disruptions and volatility. "With 25% ARR growth, our numbers reflect how deeply customers are scaling AI into operations. These results reinforce the resilience of our business model and our track record of profitable growth." Ryan Courson, Chief Financial Officer, IFS IFS continued to attract major customers during H1 2026, including Coca-Cola, China Airlines, Drydocks World, First Solar, Miele, JVCKENWOOD, William Grant & Sons, and several other global industrial organizations. The company also expanded its Industrial AI ecosystem through strategic partnerships with technology leaders including Siemens, AVEVA, and NEC, helping customers connect enterprise, operational, and engineering data to drive more intelligent decision-making. Further validating its position in the market, IFS was recognized as a Leader in the 2026 IDC MarketScape Worldwide Manufacturing AI-Enabled Asset-Intensive Enterprise Asset Management Applications Vendor Assessment. With strong recurring revenue growth, expanding AI adoption, and continued platform innovation, IFS enters the second half of 2026 well-positioned to capitalize on growing enterprise demand for Industrial AI solutions that deliver measurable business value.

PR Newswire
Jul 28th, 2026
IFS posts 25% ARR growth as Industrial AI adoption scales across operations

IFS, the industrial AI software provider, reported 25% year-on-year annual recurring revenue growth in H1 2026, driven by increased customer adoption of AI-powered operational solutions. Cloud revenue grew 24%, with recurring revenue representing 84% of total revenue. The company expanded its AI capabilities during the period, introducing tools for field service, emissions tracking, and autonomous digital workers. IFS strengthened its supply chain offering through the March 2026 acquisition of Softeon. Major customers including Coca-Cola, China Airlines, and First Solar selected IFS solutions in H1 2026. The company also formed strategic partnerships with Siemens, AVEVA, and NEC to enhance its industrial AI ecosystem. IDC recognised IFS as a leader in its 2026 manufacturing asset management vendor assessment. The company will showcase new innovations at IFS Unleashed in October 2026.

PR Newswire
Jul 23rd, 2026
BFC Solutions selects IFS Cloud to unify Field Service and operations.

BFC Solutions selects IFS Cloud to unify Field Service and operations. Jul 23, 2026, 11:43 ET Industrial AI to support scalable growth, consistent customer experience, and efficient operations for U.S. HVAC leader Itasca, Ill., July 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - IFS, the leading provider of Industrial AI software, today announced that BFC Solutions, the leader in essential HVAC services for commercial multi-site facilities in the U.S., has selected IFS Cloud to enable a more connected, scalable approach to service delivery across its operations. Delivering reliable service is essential to BFC Solutions, particularly at the scale on which it operates nationwide, servicing more than 540,000 HVAC units annually and completing over 1,200 service visits each day across a highly distributed network of customer locations. For businesses with multi-site facilities, including restaurants, retailers, grocers, convenience stores, and other critical commercial environments, reliable HVAC service is essential to maintaining day-to-day operations. Supporting customers at that scale requires the visibility, coordination, and operational efficiency needed to deliver consistent service across a nationwide network. To ensure excellence is delivered across every customer interaction, BFC will deploy IFS.ai-powered IFS Cloud, combining field service management (FSM) and enterprise resource planning (ERP) capabilities in a single platform. The solution will connect service, scheduling, manufacturing, inventory, customer support and financial operations, strengthening transparency and cross-functional coordination. With embedded AI capabilities, teams will be able to better plan for service demand and respond proactively to improve service levels across its 100,000+ customer locations. "For service-led organizations operating across distributed networks, platform decisions come down to visibility, control, and the ability to scale consistently," said Matt Breslin, President, IFS Americas. "Organizations want solutions that solve the complex challenges unique to their business, not generic technology. With deep expertise in field service management, IFS helps companies connect service and enterprise operations while applying Industrial AI in ways that drive measurable impact for both the business and its customers." "As a service business, the value we create for customers comes through delivering consistent, high-quality service," said Jason Cocco, Chief Executive Officer at BFC Solutions. "To maintain and continuously improve those service levels alongside our growth, we recognized it started by unifying our front and back-office teams onto a single platform. In evaluating options, the driver was to equip each functional area with the right tool to work smarter and more proficiently - which meant providing broad visibility and access to real-time data to facilitate informed decisions and actions. IFS Cloud gives us an enterprise solution that supports our field service operations and streamlines our internal processes, allowing us to operate more efficiently across all areas of the business - resulting in a better experience for our customers." BFC's decision reflects a broader trend in the ERP market. According to Forrester's The ERP Buyers' Journey, 2026, buyers increasingly prioritize industry expertise, domain knowledge, and ecosystem fit over price alone, treating ERP selection as a strategic investment in long-term execution and business performance. IFS continues to see strong demand for unified service management platforms across service-intensive industries as organizations look to support operational alignment and long-term scalability. This momentum is reflected in customer feedback, with IFS recognized as a Customers' Choice in the 2025 Gartner Peer Insights Voice of the Customer for Field Service Management. IFS Press Contacts: EUROPE / MEA / APJ: Adam Gillbe IFS, Director of Corporate & Executive Communications Email: [email protected] NORTH AMERICA / LATAM: Mairi Morgan IFS, Director of Corporate & Executive Communications Email: [email protected] The following files are available for download: SOURCE IFS