THE ROLE & THE TEAM

As a Software Engineer- Backend Java in the Sales Orders Engineering team you will be instrumental in developing and maintaining robust Order Processing services and infrastructure. These services are critical for reliably processing orders for all Zalando customers including Fashion Store and Lounge. You will drive continuous improvement by proactively challenging proposals sharing your expertise and providing constructive feedback to colleagues. You will lead projects end-to-end from initial concept through implementation collaborating closely with principal engineers and product managers. This involves creating clear technical narratives and contributing significantly to Technical Solution Design documents. Your strong sense of ownership will establish you as a key resource within the teams technical and business domain.

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.

- our diversity & inclusion strategy: employee resource groups: WED LOVE YOU TO DO (AND LOVE DOING)

• Get involved in important projects that shape how Zalando manages its customers orders.

• Connect with stakeholders to understand the business side and help create tailored scalable solutions.

• Oversee the whole product development process from discovery to execution adjusting focus as needed. Work closely with your teammates to tackle these complex challenges.

• Take architectural decisions contribute to the prioritization topics spearhead the documentation and learnings from incidents

• Ensure system-reliability engineering and technical compliance

WED LOVE TO MEET YOU IF

• You understand the importance of clean and high quality code take a rational and pragmatic approach to decision making and software development.

• You are an experienced Java engineer

• Youve got experience with databases and know your way around SQL.

• You understand microservices event-driven systems and how to design APIs.

• Youre self-driven proactive and always looking to improve.

• Great communication skills and experience driving innovation across multiple premises

If you think you have what it takes we encourage you to apply even if you dont meet every single requirement. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles!

OUR OFFER

Zalando provides a range of benefits heres 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 Gympass)

• Mental health support and coaching are available

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