Backend Engineer - Fulfilment Core (All genders)

THE ROLE & THE TEAM

Zalando fulfills more than a hundred million customer orders every year and volumes are increasing. Fulfillment Core within Zalando builds and operates systems that are at the core of Zalando’s platform strategy and ensure timely, efficient, and correct delivery of every one of our customers’ 185+ million orders every year.
At Zalando and in Fulfillment Core, we are committed to providing equal opportunities for career advancement and promotions to all employees, following our inclusiveness principles. We welcome applications for both full-time and part-time positions, as we believe in providing flexible work options to support our employees' diverse needs.

As a Software Engineer focused on backend services in the Fulfillment Network Layout, you'll be developing important services that manage info about our layout, capabilities, and the dynamic aspects of the fulfillment network. In our team, Tetris, we're building the Fulfillment Network Platform, which aims to be a digital twin of the physical fulfillment network. This means it’ll deliver all the relevant fulfillment info through unified APIs and access patterns, ensuring reliable data quality for all business processes in the fulfillment area.

Our Dortmund Tech Hub is located in the heart of North Rhine-Westphalia which is a diverse state with vibrant business centers, bustling cities and peaceful natural landscapes. The state is home to one of the strongest industrial regions in the world and offers one of the most vibrant cultural landscapes in Europe.
 

INCLUSIVE BY DESIGN

At Zalando, our vision is to be the starting point for fashion - one that is inclusive by design. We only assess candidates based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We welcome applications from people of all gender identities, sexual orientations, personal expressions, racial identities, ethnicities, religious beliefs, and disability statuses. We only want to know why you’re great for this role, so please avoid including your picture, age, and marital status in your CV as well.

We want to provide you with a great candidate experience. Please feel free to inform us of any accommodations you may need, so we can best support and assist you throughout the hiring process.

do.BETTER - our diversity & inclusion strategy: https://corporate.zalando.com/en/diversity-inclusion
Our employee resource groups: https://corporate.zalando.com/en/diversity-inclusion/our-employee-resource-groups

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

• Get involved in important projects that shape how Zalando manages its fulfillment network.

• Work together to define the product strategy, roadmap, and backlog for the fulfillment network layout, making sure it lines up with our business goals.

• Connect with stakeholders to understand the business side and help create tailored, scalable solutions.

• Oversee the whole product development process, from discovery to execution, adjusting focus as needed. Work closely with your teammates to tackle these complex challenges.

• Support and promote an inclusive culture and a diverse team vibe.

WE’D LOVE TO MEET YOU IF

• You’ve got some experience with at least one JVM language and are keen to dive into Kotlin. If you know a framework like Spring Boot, that’s a bonus!

• You’ve got experience with databases and know your way around SQL.

• You understand microservices, event-driven systems, and how to design APIs.

• You communicate well, love collaborating, and thrive in a diverse, international team. You’ve got a positive, can-do attitude and are all about teamwork.

• You’re self-driven, proactive, and always looking to improve.

You don’t need to be an expert in all these areas to apply—we’d love to chat and see if you’re a good fit for what we need!

ABOUT ZALANDO

It’s the perfect time to join Zalando on our journey, from being a pioneer in the world of e-commerce, to the starting point for fashion in Europe. We connect customers, brands, and partners across 23 markets. 

Help us drive digital and sustainable solutions for fashion, logistics, advertising and research, bringing head-to-toe fashion to more than 49 million active customers through a team of diverse skill-sets, cultural backgrounds, and interests. 

Our values: https://jobs.zalando.com/en/our-founding-mindset

do.More - our sustainability strategy: https://corporate.zalando.com/en/sustainability 

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