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

at  Zalando

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in the e-commerce industry, particularly within B2B contexts.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS or Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• Knowledge of NoSQL databases.
• Experience with message brokers such as Kafka or RabbitMQ.
• Understanding of Agile methodologies and tools like JIRA.

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 Senior Backend Engineer , you will be at the forefront of designing, developing, and maintaining the backend systems that underpin our platforms. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, front-end developers, and other stakeholders, to deliver robust and high-quality solutions.

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

• Design, develop, and maintain robust backend systems using Java and Kotlin.
• Work with product managers, front-end developers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Ensure the scalability, reliability, and performance of our backend systems.
• Implement best practices for code quality, testing, and deployment.
• Conduct code reviews and provide mentorship to junior engineers.
• Collaborate with DevOps to ensure smooth deployment and monitoring of applications.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies to continuously improve our systems.