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

at  Zalando

THE ROLE AND THE TEAM

At Partner Services, we are building and maintaining Zalando’s marketplace. Our platform consists of a broad array of services, empowering our partners to onboard, manage and sell their products on the Zalando shop.
As a Backend Engineer (Scala or Kotlin), you will be joining the team based in Berlin under the mission to define, own, and build the experience that enables our partners to succeed on our platform, creating a seamless experience for them that democratizes their access to the fashion market. Collaborate with partners to understand their needs and develop solutions that enhance their selling choices. Work with cross-functional teams to implement new features and processes that enhance our partners’ experience. Help position Zalando as the first choice for fashion partners looking to succeed in the industry and shape the future of fashion e-commerce.

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

• Foster an inclusive and diverse team culture, embracing a growth mindset to continually improve skills and knowledge.
• Design, develop, deploy, operate, and enhance scalable software solutions that directly impact our daily business operations with partners.
• Take ownership of your code, making decisions on technologies and tools for delivering and operating large-scale cloud applications (AWS or Kubernetes) within a microservices architecture.
• Collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders, actively seeking and providing feedback to drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure high code quality through best practices, maintaining consistency, and participating in code reviews for growth and development.
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies, actively seeking learning and mentorship opportunities to enhance proficiency in relevant programming languages and frameworks.