Backend Software Engineer – Cart Engineering

Backend Software Engineer - Cart Engineering

Job Description:

Join our innovative backend engineering team focused on enhancing the Zalando Shopping Cart, one of the most critical systems within our organization. As a backend engineer, you will collaborate with a diverse group of top-tier engineers who uphold high standards and best practices in software development. Your role will involve designing and implementing efficient backend solutions that provide customers with a seamless and frictionless shopping experience. You will be responsible for a broad range of microservices that enable customer interactions with our extensive catalog of shopping items. With an impact that touches the lives of millions of customers daily, your contributions will be vital to our success. You will engage with various teams across the organization, ensuring that customers receive accurate delivery estimates, pricing information, and stock availability. Our culture promotes both high challenge and high support, allowing you to grow and thrive as a software engineer.

IT Languages:

• Java
• SpringBoot
• AWS
• Kubernetes

As a backend engineer, you will be tasked with a variety of responsibilities that are key to our operations.:

Design, develop, deploy, and maintain customer-facing solutions that enhance user experience;; Deliver high-quality software by focusing on API design, automated testing, scalability, and system resilience;; Collaborate within a cross-functional team, including developers, designers, product managers, and analysts, to drive project success;; Manage, monitor, and optimize our Kubernetes and AWS infrastructure for performance and reliability;; Mentor peers, share knowledge, and actively participate in the continuous learning process

Spoken Languages:

• English;; German

Skillset:

• Microservices architecture
• API design
• Test automation
• Cloud computing
• Distributed systems

Soft Skills:

• Teamwork
• Problem-solving
• Effective communication
• Adaptability
• Creativity

Qualifications:

• Experience working in cross-functional agile teams
• Proficiency in Java or another functional programming language with a strong emphasis on multithreading and concurrency
• Hands-on experience designing, developing, and operating microservices in a distributed system, preferably on AWS
• Strong commitment to writing clean, maintainable, and testable code
• Experience with extensive test automation covering various testing levels

Years of Experience:

5

Location:

Europe

Job Benefits:

• Culture of trust and empowerment
• Constructive feedback environment
• Open-source commitment
• Employee share program
• 40% Zalando shopping discount
• Flexible working hours and additional holidays
• Relocation assistance for international candidates
• Extensive onboarding and mentoring programs

Working Conditions:

Full Time

Employment Type:

Permanent Contract

Company Culture:

• We foster a culture that values diversity and inclusion, encouraging team members from various backgrounds to contribute their unique perspectives. Our environment is collaborative and supportive, promoting growth and knowledge sharing through activities like tech talks, internal guilds, and community events.

Opportunities For Advancement:

• Professional development through internal tech academy, Potential for career progression within the organization, Access to various knowledge-sharing platforms

Visa Sponsorship:

Available