Junior Software Engineer

We’re looking for a Junior Software Engineer who’s excited to grow their skills by building backend services and contributing to Zalando’s cloud-based Data Platform. You will be working on platforms like Starburst/Trino, Redshift to provide reliable and scalable fast serving layer for ~2,000 internal users and critical systems.Whether you already have some experience or you're just highly motivated to learn, this is a great opportunity to work on real-world challenges in cloud infrastructure, data engineering, and backend development.

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 

• As part of a data infrastructure team, you and your team will own your code, and decide on the technologies and tools to deliver as well as operate large-scale applications and services on PaaS/SaaS cloud (AWS)

• Offer support to internal platform users when they encounter issues or need guidance. Contribute to user documentation that would make it easier for platform users to access and query data

• Supporting senior engineers in the team to ensure reliable delivery of initiatives

• Support our strategy and come up with innovating ideas to build world class data integration systems one step ahead of the industry

• Basic experience or strong interest in backend development (e.g. using Java,Scala or Python)

• Some exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) or a desire to work in cloud environments

• Curiosity about how large-scale data systems work and eagerness to learn about platforms like Starburst,Redshift and Databricks.

• Motivation to support other teams by building services that make data more accessible and manageable

• Nice to have:

  • Experience with distributed data processing (e.g., Trino, Spark, Hive) or columnar databases( e.g., Redshift)

  • Exposure to containerization and service deployment (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)

  • Experience or interest in working on internal platforms that support both technical and non-technical users

Zalando provides a range of benefits, here’s an overview of what you can expect. Ask your Talent Acquisition Partner to learn more about what we offer.

• Employee shares program

• 40% off fashion and beauty products sold and shipped by Zalando, 30% off Zalando Lounge, discounts from external partners

• 2 paid volunteering days a year

• Hybrid working model with up to 60% remote per week, actual practice is up to each team to best support their collaboration

• Work from abroad for up to 30 working days a year

• 27 days of vacation a year to start

• Relocation assistance available (subject to prior agreement)

• Family services, including counseling and support

• Health and wellbeing options (including Gympass)

• Mental health support and coaching available

• Drive your development through our training platform and biannual peer-to-peer review

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