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

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.

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 

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.

WE’D LOVE TO MEET YOU IF

• You have experience working with Scala or Kotlin and building microservices. Functional Programming experience is a bonus.

• You are a lifelong learner with a growth mindset who regularly seeks out new opportunities to learn and grow

• You are experienced working in diverse environments and have very good English communication skills.

• You care about building and growing inclusive team environments.

• You have a solid grasp of computer science fundamentals and a strong interest in solving real-world problems.

• You have a good understanding of microservice architecture, REST services and API design. And you are acquainted with deploying and operating applications in a cloud infrastructure.

• You are Knowledgeable about engineering practices that lead to writing well-tested quality code. Eagerness to read code and pair with other engineers on refactoring and implementing new features.

If 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!

OUR OFFER

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 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

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