Senior Full Stack Engineer (all genders)

Location
Berlin
Contract
Full time
Job Category
Software Engineering - Full Stack

THE ROLE & THE TEAM

The Sports & Beauty Engineering team is looking for a talented Senior Full Stack + React Native Software Engineer who has a passion for growing, building applications and solving problems with a customer centric mindset.

Our team consists of a mix of Software Engineers, Product Managers and Designers with the mission of maximising our impact on Zalando's customer journey to bring innovation and improvements to Zalando's Sports and Beauty experience.

As a Full Stack Engineer, you will work closely with Product Managers, Designers, and Software Engineers to identify what our customers need most, design the solution to solve these challenges and take full ownership of developing it, from changing existing applications to creating new ones when needed. You will have the opportunity to solve problems using technologies like React, React Native, Node.js, TypeScript, Golang, Scala, Java, Kubernetes, PostgreSQL, AWS Stack, event based architectures and much more. Check out our Tech Blog for more information on the technologies we use.

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)

  • Develop high-quality and responsive user interfaces for web and mobile applications using modern frontend frameworks such as React for web and React Native for mobile apps.

  • Collaborate with designers to create visually appealing interfaces that meet user needs and brand guidelines

  • Work closely with product managers and backend engineers to integrate frontend components with backend APIs and databases

  • Ensure the client applications are optimized for speed and performance, including minimizing load times and maximizing interactivity

  • Write clean, modular, and maintainable code that can be easily understood and modified by other team members

  • Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to other team members

  • Stay up-to-date with the latest frontend technologies and trends and bring new ideas and solutions to the team

  • Ensure the client applications are accessible to all users, including those with disabilities

  • Test and debug frontend components to identify and fix issues that arise during development

  • Document technical specifications and provide support to other team members as needed

WE'D LOVE TO MEET YOU IF

Must Haves:

  • Strong proficiency in JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, CSS, and Node.js

  • Experience with modern frontend frameworks React and React Native

  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills

  • Experience with version control tools such as Git

  • Commitment to continuous learning and self-improvement

Nice to have: 

  • Experience with server-side rendering (SSR)

  • Familiarity with backend technologies such as APIs and databases

  • Knowledge of search engine optimization (SEO) principles

  • Familiarity with design tools such as Figma

  • Willingness to mentor and guide junior team members

  • Knowledge of web analytics tools and methodologies

  • Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker

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 sold and shipped by Zalando

  • 2 paid volunteering days a year

  • Hybrid working model with 60% remote (from home) 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 

  • Mental health support and coaching available

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.

Recruiter

Elizabeth Eke

elizabeth.eke@zalando.de

Please note that all applications from this job page must be completed using the online form - we do not accept applications via e-mail. Once reviewed, our recruiters will contact applicants via an official Zalando email address (@zalando.de).

In some cases we also work with a selection of headhunters and agencies to fill specific roles. Please note that neither Zalando nor our recruiting partners will ask for any kind of payment to apply for a job or attend an interview.

If you have any questions about our recruitment process, please take a look at our FAQ page.

Our Software Engineering teams deploy software extensively, managing a broad set of applications and conducting thousands of deployments per week. The Software Engineering team enables Zalando as Europe’s number one multi-brand, digital platform for fashion, beauty, and lifestyle for our partners and customers. As a Zalando Software Engineer, you’ll be part of a community of thousands of colleagues across Europe.

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Zalando SE Berlin headquarter BHQ-X

About Zalando

It’s the perfect time to join Zalando on our journey to build the leading pan-European ecosystem for fashion and lifestyle e-commerce. Help us offer an inspiring and quality multi-brand shopping experience for fashion and lifestyle products to about 50 million active customers in 25 markets. Or be part of our logistic infrastructure, software or service capabilities to help brands and retailers run and scale their entire e-commerce business, on or off Zalando. Join our Zalando ecosystem, to enable positive change for the fashion and lifestyle industry. 

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