Principal Engineer (m/f/d) - ABOUT YOU / SCAYLE

Job Description

We are looking for a skilled & passionate Principal Engineer (m/f/d) to become part of and direct one of our Tech Units at ABOUT YOU or SCAYLE!

As a Principal Engineer, you will drive the development of high-performance, scalable technical solutions. You will collaborate closely with the VP of Engineering and the Product Lead to shape architectural decisions, ensuring our products remain cutting-edge and reliable.

Contribute to one of the fastest-growing eCommerce infrastructures in Europe and become part of ABOUT YOU/SCAYLE as a Principal Engineer (m/f/d)!

What you will do

• Design and implement complex, scalable systems, setting the technical direction for the team together with our VP Engineering and the Product Lead
• Lead a multidisciplinary team of engineers, product managers, and QA professionals, collaborating with designers to deliver new features and components
• Operate within a dynamic, international environment, applying agile methodologies like SCRUM or Kanban to streamline workflows
• Make rapid, informed decisions in a flat hierarchy, driving quick and effective outcomes

Who you are

• Extensive experience in developing high-scalable software, ideally with PHP
• Deep understanding of software architecture and cloud infrastructure (AWS, Google Cloud)
• Commitment to writing well-structured, efficient, and maintainable code, ensuring a high-quality codebase
• Strong knowledge in these areas to build robust, decoupled systems
• Capable of guiding teams through fast-paced, evolving environments
• Ability to think strategically, making decisions grounded in key business metrics

Benefits

• Grow together with one of the fastest growing eCommerce companies in Europe
• Flexible working times
• 40% discount on our online shop
• Fresh fruits + drinks everywhere
• Language courses (German & English)
• Free sports courses & reduced price for gym membership
• Subsidized public transportation ticket
• Free choice of hardware and operating system (Mac, Windows, Linux) also for private usage
• State-of-the-art tech stack running on AWS
• Modern office in the city center of Hamburg
• International working environment and English as company language
• Company flats (subject to availability)
• Agile work environment (MOVE) and cross-functional teams
• Free access to Germany’s greatest developer conference code.talks
• Company pension scheme
• Help in relocation and VISA process

YOU ARE THE CORE OF ABOUT YOU. 
We take responsibility for creating an inclusive and exceptional environment where all genders, nationalities and ethnicities feel welcomed and accepted exactly as they are. We believe that a diverse workforce essentially contributes to the ABOUT YOU culture. In order to maintain talent and diversity, we emphasize the care for physical health, mental health and overall well-being. Our values and work ethics essentially contribute to our brand mission: empower acceptance and shape an inclusive, fair and circular fashion culture.

We are looking forward to receiving your application - preferably via our online application portal! Thus we can ensure a faster process and for you it is very easy to upload your application documents. :-)