THE ROLE & THE TEAM
At Partner Services, we are building and maintaining Zalando’s marketplace. Our platform consists of a broad array of services, empowering our partners to onboard, manage and sell their products on the Zalando shop.
As a Backend Engineer, you will be joining the mission to define, own, and build the experience that enables our partners to succeed on our platform, creating a seamless experience for them that democratizes their access to the fashion market. Collaborate with partners to understand their needs and develop solutions that enhance their selling choices. Work with cross-functional teams to implement new features and processes that enhance our partners' experience. Help position Zalando as the first choice for fashion partners looking to succeed in the industry and shape the future of fashion e-commerce.
INCLUSIVE BY DESIGN
At Zalando, our vision is to be inclusive by design. And this vision starts with our hiring - we do not discriminate on the basis of gender identity, sexual orientation, personal expression, ethnicity, religious belief, or disability status. You are welcome to leave out your picture, age, or marital status from your application. We only assess candidates on their qualifications and merit.
We want to provide you with a great candidate experience. Feel free to inform us of any accommodations you may need, so we can best support you throughout the hiring process.
do.BETTER - our diversity & inclusion strategy: https://corporate.zalando.com/en/our-impact/dobetter-our-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy
Our employee resource groups: https://corporate.zalando.com/en/our-impact/our-employee-resource-groups
WHAT WE’D LOVE YOU TO DO (AND LOVE DOING)
Contribute to an inclusive culture and diverse team environment.
Embrace a growth mindset, continually seeking ways to improve your skills and knowledge.
Design, develop, deploy, operate and improve scalable software solutions that have a direct impact on our daily business with our partners.
Own your code and contribute to decisions on the technologies and tools to deliver and operate large-scale applications on cloud (AWS or Kubernetes), based on a microservices architecture.
Self-motivated and proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement.
Collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders and seek feedback.
Gain proficiency in programming languages and frameworks relevant to the job.
Willingness to learn and work on different code bases using JVM languages.
Actively seek learning and mentorship opportunities to stay updated with industry trends and emerging technologies.
Contribute to project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
Take an active role in understanding business requirements and translating them into technological solutions.
Take part in service operational duties, including monitoring and keeping them up and running and healthy.
Focus on maintaining and improving code quality, consistency, and adherence to best practices.
Participate in code reviews and use feedback as an opportunity for growth.
WE'D LOVE TO MEET YOU IF
You are experienced working in diverse environments and have very good English communication skills.
You care about building and growing inclusive team environments.
You have a solid grasp of computer science fundamentals and a strong interest in solving real-world problems.
You have a good understanding of our preferred JVM technologies, either Scala or Kotlin. And you are experienced with building microservices using it. Functional Programming experience is a bonus.
You have a good understanding of microservice architecture, REST services and API design. And you are acquainted with deploying and operating applications in a cloud infrastructure.
You are Knowledgeable about engineering practices that lead to writing well-tested quality code. Eagerness to read code and pair with other engineers on refactoring and implementing new features.
If you have what it takes, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every requirement. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles!
OUR OFFER
Zalando provides a range of benefits, here’s an overview of what you can expect. Ask your Talent Acquisition Partner to learn more about what we offer.
Employee shares program
40% off fashion and beauty products sold and shipped by Zalando, 30% off Zalando Lounge, discounts from external partners
Two paid volunteering days a year
In a hybrid working model with 60% (or more) remote per week, actual practice is up to each team to best support their collaboration
Work from abroad for up to 30 working days a year
27 days of vacation a year to start
Relocation assistance available (subject to prior agreement)
Family services, including counseling and support
Health and wellbeing options (including Gympass)
Mental health support and coaching are available
Drive your development through our training platform and biannual peer-to-peer review
Learn all about Zalando and our values here: https://jobs.zalando.com/en/?gh_src=22377bdd1us
Please note that all applications must be completed using the online form - we do not accept applications via email.
