Backend Engineer (Data Science / ML) - HYBRID

ABOUT THE ROLE AND THE TEAM: 

As a Backend Engineer (Data Science / ML) in Zalando Partner Tech, you will be responsible for developing, monitoring, and maintaining backend microservices using Databricks with Apache Spark, JVM based technologies, AWS, and Kubernetes at scale. Beyond core backend engineering, you will also engage with Data Science and Machine Learning topics, bridging the gap between high-performance code and intelligent, data-driven solutions. We will support your growth and provide opportunities to work with modern technologies and drive innovation. Your input will be valued as we work together to improve and evolve our services to the next level.

Partner Tech is at the heart of Zalando’s partner business, generating 34% of our total revenue. Our mission is to empower partners, from multi-million euro fashion brands to physical retail stores, by building a robust, scalable, and intuitive platform. This platform seamlessly connects with 50 million customers, and together with our partners, we fulfill more than 200 million orders every year.

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

• Design and implement predictive delivery models using Databricks with Apache Spark, translating complex data into real-time backend insights.

• Take ownership of new features, take them from idea to technical design, and from technical design to cross system implementation.

• Help us to be a better team by continuously reflecting upon our ways of working and suggesting improvements.

• Actively participate in the entire product development lifecycle, from initial concept and design through to development, testing, deployment, and operation. Taking full ownership of your features and their impact on our partners.

• Proactively identify and solve complex technical challenges, always approaching problems with a "Partner First" mindset to deliver solutions that simplify their daily operations.

WE’D LOVE TO MEET YOU IF YOU:

• Solid command of Kotlin, additional JVM based languages (Scala or Java), knowledge of software patterns and paradigms like continuous integration, test automation and deployment pipelines.

• Not only a strong command of Databricks with Apache Spark, but you are also comfortable taking the model from a notebook and wrapping it in a high-performance Kotlin microservice deployed on Kubernetes.

• You are a Backend Engineer at heart, but you possess a strong interest (or foundational experience) in Data Science, Applied AI, or Machine Learning.

• You enjoy working with large datasets and have a solid understanding of how data structures impact the performance of ML-driven applications.

• Experience in specifying, planning, developing, maintaining and operating microservices using REST API (OpenAPI), Cloud Platforms (AWS, Kubernetes), PostgreSQL.

• You have good communication and collaboration skills and enjoy working in an international and diverse environment with a positive no-job-is-beneath you attitude as a team player.

• You are self-motivated and have a proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement.

• You have problem-solving skills and ability to apply logical and analytical thinking to complex problems.

OUR OFFER:

• Culture of trust, empowerment and constructive feedback with internal guilds and Employee Resource Groups, knowledge sharing through tech talks and open source commitment, internal tech academy and blogs, product demos, meetups, parties and events.

• Competitive salary and employee shares program.

• 40% Zalando discount of products sold and shipped by Zalando, 30% off Zalando Lounge and additional discounts from external partners

• Monthly transport, lunch and recreation vouchers, private health insurance and occupational health care services, family services, free beverages and snacks, diverse sports and health offerings

• Centrally located office in Kamppi, Helsinki, with flexible working times, additional holidays and hybrid working model

• Extensive onboarding, mentoring and training opportunities and an international team of experts to work with
   

Learn all about Zalando and our values here: https://jobs.zalando.com/en/?gh_src=22377bdd1us.

For more information about our office and teams in Helsinki, please visit: https://www.zalandohelsinki.com/  
 

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.
 

do.BETTER - our diversity & inclusion strategy: https://corporate.zalando.com/en/our-impact/dobetter-our-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy  

Our employee resource groups: https://corporate.zalando.com/en/our-impact/our-employee-resource-groups  

Please note that all applications must be completed using the online form - we do not accept applications via email.

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