THE ROLE & THE TEAM
As a Principal Software Engineer in Application Security, you will play a key role in ensuring the security of our applications, services and AI models. You will work in a dynamic environment, on the line between the responsible engineering teams and security, ensuring a security-by-design approach and ensuring security is being taken into account throughout the software development lifecycle. We are looking for an experienced technical expert who will be part of Application Security’s leadership team and influence the security architecture of Zalando and a larger engineering organisation through collaboration.
INCLUSIVE BY DESIGN
At Zalando, our vision is to be the leading pan-European ecosystem for fashion and lifestyle e-commerce - one that is inclusive by design. We only assess candidates based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We welcome applications from people of all gender identities, sexual orientations, personal expressions, racial identities, ethnicities, religious beliefs, and disability statuses. We only want to know why you’re great for this role, so please avoid including your picture, age, and marital status in your CV as well.
We want to provide you with a great candidate experience. Please feel free to inform us of any accommodations you may need, so we can best support and assist you throughout the hiring process.
do.BETTER - our diversity & inclusion strategy: https://jobs.zalando.com/en/our-culture/diversity-and-inclusion
WHAT WE’D LOVE YOU TO DO (AND LOVE DOING)
Design and implement scalable, resilient solutions, taking ownership of solutions for new projects in the application security.
Actively engage in hands-on development for core components, integration points or for showcasing solutions via POCs with the purpose of unblocking teams and of paving the technical ways forward.
Lead the analysis of complex software systems, identifying potential vulnerabilities, security risks, resiliency related issues and suggest comprehensive mitigation strategies.
Facilitate technical alignment and decision making across multiple teams.
Drive the adoption of advanced security tools, frameworks, and methodologies to improve overall security posture.
Improve application security through automation and build platform capabilities that follow the secure-by-design approach.
Consult and collaborate with cross-functional teams and other Principal Engineers across the company to integrate security considerations into all stages of the software development lifecycle.
Mentor and grow software engineers.
WE'D LOVE TO MEET YOU IF…
You have extensive experience in software engineering with significant hands-on expertise in applications development and security.
You possess fluency in at least one programming language.
You have experience with modern API design practices, distributed systems, event driven architectures and data processing pipelines.
You have strong knowledge of application security, cloud security, security by design and secure software development lifecycle practices
You have excellent communication skills and can effectively collaborate across teams to integrate security into broader engineering initiatives.
You have broad experience in software engineering or a related field, giving you insight into large-scale engineering projects and their security challenges.
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 Lounge by Zalando, discounts from external partners
2 paid volunteering days a year
Hybrid working model with up to 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 for full-time employees
Relocation assistance available (subject to prior agreement)
Family services, including counseling and support
Health and wellbeing options (including Wellhub)
Mental health support and coaching available
Drive your development through our training platform and biannual peer-to-peer review
