Zalando · 6 hours ago
Senior Software Engineer - Backend (all genders)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior LevelTradebyte, part of the Zalando Group, collaborates with major e-commerce players to create a supportive workplace. They are seeking a Senior Software Engineer - Backend to develop scalable, high-performance software that enhances user-facing features and contributes to a resilient ecosystem.
E-CommerceFashionInformation TechnologyLogistics
Responsibilities
Design & Develop: Architect, build, and maintain clean, efficient, and reusable code using either Java or Python. Both are supported and strong proficiency in one is expected
Problem Solve: Take a proactive approach by suggesting, researching, and implementing solutions to complex technical challenges
Collaborate: Work closely with Product Management, Frontend, and Platform teams to design robust APIs and backend services. You will translate business problems into scalable technical solutions
Own Your Work: Take full ownership of the services you build, including writing comprehensive unit and integration tests to ensure quality and long term maintainability
Innovate & Improve: Always look for opportunities to improve systems, whether it is performance, cost efficiency, architecture, or developer experience. Your technical insight and pragmatism will be key
Align & Lead: Act as a technical leader within your team and on cross team projects, helping to define service boundaries, ensure quality, and deliver reliable solutions
Qualification
Required
Proven ability and experience building scalable backend systems using either Java or Python
Strong experience with Java (JDK 21 or newer) or Python (3.11 or newer)
Experience with backend frameworks such as Spring Boot (Java) or Django/Flask (Python)
Experience with relational databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL and NoSQL databases such as DynamoDB or MongoDB
Strong knowledge of REST API design, OpenAPI, and optionally SOAP
Familiarity with event and streaming systems, including technologies like Amazon SQS and Amazon Kinesis
Good understanding of AWS services such as Lambda, EC2, S3, and OpenSearch
Proficient with containerisation tools such as Docker, and local cloud emulation tools such as LocalStack
Experience with CI/CD and GitOps using tools like GitLab, Bitbucket, GitHub, and Argo CD
Java: experienced with JUnit 5 for backend test coverage
Python: experienced with pytest for backend logic and component
Java: familiar with E2E test frameworks such as Cucumber for service and integration testing
Python: experienced with Radish or Behave for validating backend workflows
You have a proactive approach, constantly suggesting and finding solutions
Your creativity and attention to detail drive you to improve everything you touch
You have a very good command of English (written and spoken)
Benefits
Employee shares program
40% off fashion and beauty products sold and shipped by Zalando, 30% off Lounge by Zalando, discounts from external partners
2 paid volunteering days a year
Hybrid working model - work where it works for you within Germany or the UK, with occasional office attendance required for moments that matter.
Work from abroad for up to 30 working days a year
27 days of vacation a year to start for full-time employees
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 with our training offerings and biannual peer-to-peer review
Company
Zalando
Creating fresh ways to connect fashion and people. It’s not just a vision, it’s what we do each day.
Founded in 2008
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Robert Gentz
Co-CEO & Co-Founder
David Schneider
Senior Transport Manager - Team Lead
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