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Backend Software Engineer - Kotlin / Java - Partner Tech (all genders)

Location
Berlin
Contract
Full time
Job Category
Software Engineering - Backend

THE ROLE AND THE TEAM
 

As a Backend Engineer in the Assortment & Steering team, you will join the engineering team in their mission to build data-driven and intelligent decision support systems for internal and external partners, which will increase effectiveness and efficiency of Assortment Governance decision making to a new level. These systems will be a major instrument for hundreds of internal and thousands of external users.

Our cross-functional engineering team is mixed between Full-Stack, Backend and Data Engineers. This is a very exciting time for us as we are currently laying the foundation of the new system, working closely together with data scientists and business analysts for building the most impactful data products and our product managers who ensure all requirements are user-focused through strong collaboration with our customers. 

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, develop, deploy, and operate scalable software solutions that impact our daily business using cloud-based microservices architecture (AWS, Kubernetes).

  • Willingness to tackle a wide spectrum of  software engineering challenges from Backend Engineering to Data Engineering to Frontend Engineering

  • Own your code, contribute to technical decisions, and ensure high standards of quality through code reviews and adherence to best practices.

  • Maintain and raise the bar in engineering excellence ex. Code Quality, Code Reviews, Test Coverage, etc

  • Collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders, translating business requirements into innovative technical solutions.

  • Continuously improve and seek feedback to refine your skills, embracing a growth mindset with a passion for learning new technologies and frameworks.

  • Participate in service operations, ensuring system health and reliability by monitoring, troubleshooting, and maintaining the platform.

  • Foster an inclusive and diverse team culture while actively contributing to a positive, collaborative environment.

WE’D LOVE TO MEET YOU IF

  • You have good experience with JVM technologies (Java, Kotlin, Scala or similar), microservice architecture, REST services, and API design, with a bonus for functional programming knowledge.

  • Proficient in SQL and data modelling

  • You are familiar with deploying and operating cloud-based applications (e.g., AWS, Kubernetes), with a grasp of building and maintaining scalable systems.

  • You possess strong computer science fundamentals and enjoy solving real-world problems with innovative solutions.

  • You are passionate about writing well-tested, high-quality code, and enjoy pairing with other engineers to refactor and implement new features.

  • You value diverse, inclusive environments and have excellent communication skills in English.

  • You’re eager to grow, learn, and contribute to a collaborative, inclusive team culture.

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

  • 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 counseling and support

  • Health and wellbeing options (including Wellhub, formerly Gympass)

  • Mental health support and coaching available

  • Drive your development through our training platform and biannual peer-to-peer review

Recruiter

Laura Fernandez Bueno

laura.fernandez.bueno@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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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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