THE ROLE & THE TEAM
Zalando has the unique opportunity to define the future of the multi-billion European Sports market. In the Sports Proposition organization, our vision is to become the most iconic multi-specialist Sports retailer in every sport type we offer and inspire our customers to be active every day. We build customer-facing features across the sports customer journey to help millions of customers find products they love and buy products they keep, ultimately helping customers make lasting purchases.
Our Sports Customer Experience (CX) team is looking for an experienced Engineering Manager to lead a cross-functional software engineering team responsible for creating tailored experiences for the distinct needs of Sports Proposition customers.
You will work closely with senior management of the organization, Product Managers, Designers, and Software Engineers to fulfill sports customers' needs through engaging and delightful customer experiences that blend inspiration, quality, entertainment, and seamless digital interaction. You will be partnering with the platform teams to build a long-term relationship and trust thanks to your great communication and collaboration skills. As an Engineering Manager, you will lead, manage, coach, and mentor your team, shape the culture, and establish high levels of excellence for software engineering and operations.
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)
You will lead and manage a team of engineers, providing guidance, support, and mentorship to foster their professional growth and maximize their potential. You will be responsible for hiring top engineering talent, and fostering a positive and collaborative team culture.
Drive a long-term architecture vision that enables the product strategy.
You will create a culture of innovation that welcomes new ideas and experimentation from anyone on your team. You help your team understand customer problems and guide people on how to navigate a time-boxed experiment with a fail-fast mindset.
You will oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of software projects within the scope of your team & department. This includes creating execution plans, identifying dependencies, allocating resources, and managing timelines and risks to ensure successful project completion.
You will drive technical excellence within the team by promoting best practices, identifying opportunities for process improvements, and ensuring adherence to quality standards. You will also stay up to date with industry trends and technologies, and promote continuous learning and development within the team.
You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, product managers, Designers, Product Analytics, and stakeholders to understand business requirements, provide technical insights, and ensure that technical solutions align with business goals. You will also communicate project status, risks, and opportunities to stakeholders and leadership.
You will build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, actively engaging with them to understand their needs, gather feedback, and ensure their satisfaction with the delivered solutions.
You will drive a culture of continuous improvement within the team, encouraging feedback, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing processes or tools that enhance team efficiency and productivity.
WE’D LOVE TO MEET YOU IF
You have a proven track record of building and leading successful engineering teams in a large scale complex environment.
You have a strong sense of ownership, accountability and analytical thinking.
You have hands-on experience and knowledge in one of our main programming languages (Java, JavaScript, Kotlin, Swift), AWS, API designs and microservices, and you are able to participate in technical discussions, challenge technical decisions, and support professional growth of the engineers in the team.
You are an engineering leader who works with people on an eye-level and creates a culture of trust, growth, ownership and responsibility.
You have an agile and collaborative approach with strong customer and people focus.
You are experienced in project management and delivering software projects on time, with quality, and within budget.
You have a strong solution-focused mindset - You think creatively and tackle the problems at the root and know how to find solutions in a complex environment.
You have effective and fluent communication skills in English, with an ability to understand and translate business and user requirements across teams.
Responsible for maintaining a trustful relationship with your team, leading them and setting a high standard as an example.
BONUS SKILLS
You have a proven track record as an individual contributor.
You have experience leading teams across both backend and frontend.
You have established a team from scratch before.
You have past experience in the E-commerce industry.
If you think you have what it takes, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single 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
2 paid volunteering days a year
Hybrid working model with 60% 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 counselling and support
Health and wellbeing options (including Gympass)
Mental health support and coaching available
