Software Engineer (Java/Kotlin) - Partner Tech - (All genders)

at  Zalando

THE ROLE & THE TEAM

At Partner Tech - Assortment and Inbound, we are building and maintaining a broad array of services used by internal and external Partners to create and manage the assortment that will be offered in Zalando’s Fashion Store.
As a Backend Software Engineer, you will build the services that will enable a highly automated and scalable system landscape to ensure a seamless experience in the whole purchase-to-pay process that is used to create and manage a profitable assortment. In doing so, you will make impactful contributions to our vision of making Zalando the starting point for fashion.

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

• Contribute to an inclusive culture and diverse team environment.
• Embrace a growth mindset, continually seeking ways to improve your skills and knowledge.
• Design, develop, deploy, operate and improve scalable software solutions that have a direct impact on our daily business with our partners.
• Own your code and contribute to decisions on the technologies and tools to deliver and operate large-scale applications on cloud (AWS or Kubernetes), based on a microservices architecture.
• Self-motivated and proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement.
• Collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders, seeking continuous feedback.
• Gain proficiency in programming languages and frameworks relevant to the job.
• Willingness to learn and work on different code bases using JVM languages.
• Actively seek learning and mentorship opportunities to stay updated with industry trends and emerging technologies.
• Contribute to project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
• Take an active role in understanding business requirements and translating them into technological solutions.
• Have an operational excellence mindset, taking part in service operational duties, including monitoring and keeping them up and running and healthy.
• Focus on maintaining and improving code quality, consistency, and adherence to best practices.
• Participate in code reviews and use feedback as an opportunity for growth.