At Zalando, we combine startup energy with the scale of an industry leader, powered by an international team from 140+ nations. We believe diverse perspectives lead to sharper thinking and better results, encouraging everyone to raise the bar, take ownership, innovate and bring their authentic selves to work.
Zalando Bucharest is our newest site, playing a vital role in optimising our AI-driven infrastructure and driving operational efficiency alongside our Berlin headquarters. We’re looking for professionals who thrive on continuous improvement, automation and collaborative problem-solving to help us deliver exceptional customer experiences at scale.
As a Software Engineer in our in-house ERP Engineering team, you will play a crucial part in ensuring the successful delivery of our project portfolio. You will be responsible for the development and enhancement of modern SAP integration processes within our SAP S/4HANA systems, focusing purely on modern cloud integration and API-led connectivity utilizing the SAP Integration Suite, rather than legacy point-to-point middleware. We offer a fast-paced and international working environment, using the latest technologies to create as much value as possible for our customers. We place a significant emphasis on teamwork, a proactive approach to taking ownership of the solutions developed by the team, and a strong dedication to attention to detail.
Learn more about our Bucharest site https://jobs.zalando.com/en/where-we-work/bucharest
INCLUSIVE BY DESIGNIf you think you have what it takes, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles!
At Zalando, our vision is to be the leading European technology platform for fashion and lifestyle – one that thrives on diversity and is truly inclusive by design. We believe that diverse teams fuel innovation and creativity.
We actively seek out talent from all backgrounds and try to reduce bias in our hiring and employment processes, focusing on your qualifications, skills and contributions. To support this, we kindly ask that you refrain from including personal details such as your photo, age or marital status in your CV, ensuring a fair and equitable evaluation based solely on your abilities and potential.
We are committed to providing an exceptional and accessible candidate experience for everyone. If you require any accommodations to support you throughout the hiring process, please let us know – we are here to assist you.
Discover more about our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace: https://jobs.zalando.com/en/our-culture/diversity-and-inclusion
WHAT WE’D LOVE YOU TO DO (AND LOVE DOING)
Design & Implement iFlows: You will handle complex development, testing, and debugging of Integration Flows (iFlows) utilizing advanced message routing (Content-Based Router, Multicast, Scatter-Gather) and transformations (XSLT, Groovy, Message Mapping).
Drive API-Led & Event-Driven Architecture: You will design and scale modern connectivity solutions leveraging SAP API Management (gateways, policies, developer portal) and SAP Event Mesh for event-driven architectures.
Manage B2B & Third-Party Integrations: You will enable seamless external connectivity using Open Connectors, Trading Partner Management for B2B onboarding, and the Integration Advisor for B2B/EDI message mapping.
Ensure Robust Security & Error Handling: You will safeguard enterprise data by implementing robust error handling (Exception Subprocess, Dead Letter Queues) and managing secure connections (OAuth 2.0, SAML, mTLS, PGP encryption, and Keystore/Truststore management).
Collaborate & Mentor: You will act as a reliable and trusted team member who partners closely with business stakeholders to translate constraints into flawless technical architectures, while supporting colleagues through knowledge sharing and hands-on training.
You Are a Modern SAP Integration Expert: You have at least 4+ years of current, relevant work experience focusing heavily on SAP Cloud Integration (CPI/HCI) as a primary iPaaS engine for message-based integrations.
You Bring Deep Protocol & Adapter Knowledge: You possess extensive hands-on experience with diverse message protocols (SOAP, REST/HTTP, OData, SFTP, AMQP, JMS, AS2, AS4, IDOC) and adapter types (HTTP, SuccessFactors, Ariba, S/4HANA, XI/RFC).
You Embrace the Broader Integration Suite: You have practical knowledge of the wider SAP Integration Suite ecosystem, including API Management, Event Mesh, and Open Connectors. Experience with Data Space Integration is highly welcomed.
You Understand Enterprise Security: You have a solid grasp of securing integrations through externalized parameters, Credential Store / Security Material management, Basic Auth, and Client Certificates.
You Are an Adaptable Problem Solver: You own a practical, hands-on work approach with a systematic and analytical mindset. You exhibit excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, allowing you to articulate technical complexities clearly to cross-functional stakeholders.
Experience the autonomy, agility and risk-taking spirit of a newly founded location, backed by the experience, financial stability and massive operational structure of the leading European technology platform for fashion and lifestyle.
Work on a scale where your daily technical choices, architecture decisions and code deployment directly shape the experience of over 62 million active users across Europe.
Our open and collaborative tech radar is a shared platform that inspires our teams to pick the best technologies for new projects, reflect on technical decisions and continuously evolve our software development landscape.
Drive your development through our training platform and biannual peer-to-peer review.
Skills Required
- 4+ years of current, relevant experience with SAP Cloud Integration (CPI/HCI) as primary iPaaS
- Hands-on experience designing and implementing iFlows including advanced routing (Content-Based Router, Multicast, Scatter-Gather) and transformations (XSLT, Groovy, Message Mapping)
- Practical knowledge of SAP Integration Suite components: API Management, Event Mesh, Open Connectors
- Experience enabling B2B/EDI integrations using Integration Advisor and Trading Partner Management
- Extensive protocol and adapter knowledge: SOAP, REST/HTTP, OData, SFTP, AMQP, JMS, AS2, AS4, IDOC; adapters HTTP, SuccessFactors, Ariba, S/4HANA, XI/RFC
- Strong understanding of integration security: OAuth 2.0, SAML, mTLS, PGP, Credential Store/Security Material, Basic Auth, Client Certificates, Keystore/Truststore management
- Experience integrating with SAP S/4HANA systems
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
- Experience with Data Space Integration
- Ability to collaborate with stakeholders, mentor colleagues, and translate business constraints into technical architectures
Zalando Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Zalando and has not been reviewed or approved by Zalando.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off includes a sizable annual allowance that can grow with tenure, plus additional paid days for volunteering. This breadth is highlighted as supportive of work–life balance.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Mental health support, round‑the‑clock counseling for employees and households, and broad fitness/wellness access are emphasized as robust. Substantial product discounts and partner offers add meaningful lifestyle value.
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Parental & Family Support — Structured support around parental leave—such as buddy programs, re‑onboarding, and paid child sick days—helps ease family responsibilities. Flexible and part‑time leadership options further accommodate parents.
Zalando Insights
What We Do
Welcome to Zalando. Here’s some key info about us: Our position and vision: - We’re Europe’s leading online platform for fashion and lifestyle - Founded in Berlin in 2008, we bring head-to-toe fashion to more than 50 million active customers in 25 markets; offering clothes, footwear, accessories, and beauty - Our vision is to become The Starting Point For Fashion. Our offering: - Our assortment of international brands ranges from world-famous names to local labels - Our platform is a one-stop fashion destination for inspiration, innovation, and interaction - As Europe’s most fashionable tech company, we work hard to find digital solutions for every aspect of the fashion journey: for our customers, partners, and friends of our brand. - Our logistics network with 12 centrally located fulfillment centers allows us to efficiently serve our customers throughout Europe, supported by warehouses in Italy, France, Poland, and Sweden with a focus on local customer needs. Our beliefs: - Our ambition is to combine our passion for self-expression through fashion with our unwavering commitments to sustainability and D&I - We believe that our integration of fashion, operations, and online technology gives us the capability to deliver a compelling value proposition to both our customers and fashion brand partners.
