Senior Software Engineer - ZEOS Partner Foundation (all genders)

THE ROLE AND THE TEAM Over the last years, we learned that solving fulfillment-related challenges for the good of our customers helps us to fuel the growth of our platform. With more partners in Partner Program and Connected Retail joining our platform, we have been developing and testing additional further fulfilment services tailored to their needs.

As a Senior Software Engineer at ZEOS, Zalando’s B2B Logistics unit developing Europe’s leading Logistics Platform recently launched under the ZEOS Logistics brand, you will be part of a team working on designing technical solutions to connect various e-commerce platforms seamlessly with the robust logistics ecosystem of ZEOS.

You will ensure that all our operational processes like warehousing, inventory management, inventory distribution, deliveries and returns can be steered on various e-commerce platforms. You will have the chance to learn about the broad business background we’re working with. In line with the overall Zalando philosophy you bring visibility and transparency to processes and thus have a huge impact on our customers and key stakeholders.

INCLUSIVE BY DESIGN 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! At Zalando, our vision is to be the leading pan-European ecosystem for fashion and lifestyle e-commerce – one that thrives on diversity and is truly inclusive by design. We believe that diverse teams fuel innovation and creativity, and we actively seek out talent from all backgrounds.

We actively seek to reduce bias in our hiring and employment processes, focusing on your qualifications, skills, and contributions. To support this, we kindly ask that you refrain from including personal details such as your photo, age, or marital status in your CV, ensuring a fair and equitable evaluation based solely on your abilities and potential.

We are committed to providing an exceptional and accessible candidate experience for everyone. If you require any accommodations to support you throughout the hiring process, please let us know – we are here to assist you.

Discover more about our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace: https://jobs.zalando.com/en/our-culture/diversity-and-inclusion

WHAT WE’D LOVE YOU TO DO (AND LOVE DOING)

• You work regularly with others to ensure the right software/engineering design approaches and methodologies are applied.

• Design, develop, deploy, operate and improve software solutions that have a direct impact on our daily business with our partners.

• Discuss and design APIs and integrated solutions.

• Based on our microservices architecture, you and your team will own your code, and decide on the technologies and tools to deliver as well as operate large-scale applications on AWS.

• Working like a startup in an agile environment & taking ownership for the whole development cycle - from architecture design to testing to implementation & maintenance. Write applications from scratch with the latest technologies free of your choice.

• Shape and champion an inclusive culture and diverse team environment.

WE'D LOVE TO MEET YOU IF

• 7+ years of software engineering experience

• You have a deep understanding of microservice architecture, REST services and API design. Good knowledge of security concepts. Highly versed in deploying and operating applications in a cloud infrastructure.

• You are highly skilled as a Java Developer. Proven experience in frameworks like Spring Boot. Ideally you have experience with a distributed event store such as Apache Kafka.

• You have some experience with Frontend technologies like JavaScript (ES6 / ES2015), React, Typescript, Webpack, CSS/HTML, showing interest in full stack development.

• You have a good understanding of PostgreSQL and cloud architectures/platforms (preferably AWS). Check our Tech Radar for more information on the technologies we use at Zalando.

• Demonstrated strong sense of ownership, entrepreneurial & analytical thinking add to your excellent communication skills.

• Ideally, you have experience integrating third-party services, such as through developing or working with middleware solutions.

• Shopify or other e-commerce experience is a merit.

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.

• 27 days of holiday a year to start for full-time employees (+1 day for every calendar year up to 30 days)

• 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

• Employee shares program

• 40% off fashion and beauty products sold and shipped by Zalando, 30% off Lounge by Zalando, discounts from external partners

• 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