ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Software Engineer within our Customer Data Platform Team, you will collaborate with a diverse and motivated group of team members. Your role will involve generating crucial insights to guide Zalando's business, which boasts over 51 million customers across 25 countries. This position requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams, including web and backend engineers, analysts, and business stakeholders. If you thrive on handling substantial amounts of data on a daily basis, this job opportunity is tailored for you.

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

WHERE YOUR EXPERTISE IS NEEDED

• Join an agile and seasoned full-stack engineering team dedicated to building Zalando's Customer Data Platform.
• Design, construct and upkeep microservices utilising cutting-edge technologies like Python, Java, Databricks, Nakadi and Kubernetes.
• Ensure a state-of-the-art software development methodology.
• Collaborate with various teams and stakeholders, each with different backgrounds and a broad spectrum of competencies.
• Consulting with engineers, analysts, data scientists, and product managers to build and continuously improve "Single Source of Truth" data products that create value for their users.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR

• You have at least 3+ years of experience as a data engineer working with Apache Spark, Databricks or similar. Knowledge of additional Big Data technologies like BigQuery, Kafka or other streaming applications is a plus.
• You have experience as a software engineer in Python, Java or other JVM based languages.
• You know and understand how to develop and operate on large scale distributed systems, microservices or other data processing systems.
• You are an advocate for agile processes, operational excellence, and coding best practices such as clean code, readability, and test-driven development.

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% (or more) 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 (for Zalando SE)
• 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

Recruiter

Casimir Udegbunam

casimir.udegbunam@zalando.de

Please note that all applications from this job page must be completed using the online form - we do not accept applications via e-mail. Once reviewed, our recruiters will contact applicants via an official Zalando email address (@zalando.de).

In some cases we also work with a selection of headhunters and agencies to fill specific roles. Please note that neither Zalando nor our recruiting partners will ask for any kind of payment to apply for a job or attend an interview.

If you have any questions about our recruitment process, please take a look at our FAQ page.

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