Backend Engineer - ZEOS (all genders)

Zalando GmbH; Berlin; Hybrid; EUR 70.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Hybrid working model

Employee shares program

Relocation assistance

Wellbeing programs

Zusammenfassung

Zalando is seeking a Backend Software Engineer to join the ZEOS B2B Platform. You will develop robust microservices in Java using Spring Boot, design RESTful APIs for partner-facing and internal tools, and own features end-to-end from development through deployment in our cloud stack.

The role emphasizes collaboration, code quality, and operating services in production. You will work with Senior Engineers and Product Managers in an agile setup, contributing to a scalable, API-first ecosystem

Qualifikationen

• Professional Java development experience with Spring Boot.
• Experience with microservice architectures and REST APIs.
• Strong English skills and ability to collaborate in international teams.

Aufgaben

• Develop robust services and scalable microservices using Java and Spring Boot.
• Design clean APIs for customer portals and internal tools.
• Own the full development cycle with Gradle, CI/CD.
• Ensure operational health in AWS and Kubernetes.
• Collaborate with frontend engineers and peers.

Kenntnisse

Java

Spring Boot

Microservices

REST APIs

AWS

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Gradle

English

Fullstack interest

Tools

Jackson

Jobbeschreibung

The ZEOS B2B Platform is the core engine that enables our partners to integrate and scale within the Zalando ecosystem. As a Backend Software Engineer, you will join an agile, cross-functional team dedicated to building the high-performance services that power our partner-facing products. We work in an API-first environment where we turn complex business logic into scalable, reliable software.

In this role, you will work alongside Senior Engineers and Product Managers to implement new features and evolve our microservice landscape. You will be part of a culture that values technical curiosity and operational responsibility. At ZEOS, we believe in "You Write It, You Run It," meaning you will be involved in the entire lifecycle of your services—from the first line of Java code to monitoring and operating your applications in our cloud environment.

INCLUSIVE BY DESIGN

At Zalando, our vision is to be the leading pan-European ecosystem for fashion and lifestyle e-commerce – one that thrives on diversity and is truly inclusive by design. We believe that diverse teams fuel innovation and creativity, and we actively seek out talent from all backgrounds.

We actively seek to reduce bias in our hiring and employment processes, focusing on your qualifications, skills, and contributions. To support this, we kindly ask that you refrain from including personal details such as your photo, age, or marital status in your CV, ensuring a fair and equitable evaluation based solely on your abilities and potential.

We are committed to providing an exceptional and accessible candidate experience for everyone. If you require any accommodations to support you throughout the hiring process, please let us know – we are here to assist you.

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

Develop Robust Services : Build and maintain scalable Microservices using Java and Spring Boot, ensuring your code is clean, well-documented, and performant.

Design Clean APIs : Contribute to the design and implementation of RESTful services, focusing on creating intuitive interfaces for our customer portals and internal tools.

Own Your Code : Take responsibility for the full development cycle. You will participate in the design, testing, and deployment of your features using Gradle and our CI/CD pipelines.

Ensure Operational Health : Participate in the deployment and operation of your services within AWS and Kubernetes, learning to monitor and troubleshoot applications in a production environment.

Collaborate and Grow : Participate in code reviews and team ceremonies, providing and receiving feedback to help maintain high standards of code quality and technical excellence.

Think End-to-End : While focusing on the backend, you collaborate closely with frontend engineers and show an interest in Fullstack context to ensure we deliver a seamless experience to our partners.

Solid Java Foundation : You have professional experience in Java development and a good understanding of the Spring Boot framework. Check our Tech Radar for more information on the technologies we use at Zalando.

Microservices Knowledge : You are familiar with Microservice architectures and have experience working with REST APIs and data handling (e.g., using Jackson).

Reliable Individual Contributor : You have a proven track record of delivering stable features in an agile environment and taking ownership of your tasks from discovery to delivery.

Tooling & Automation : You are comfortable using build tools like Gradle and have a strong interest in (or experience with) automated testing and CI/CD workflows.

Cloud Ready : You are eager to work with AWS and Kubernetes and are excited to embrace the "You Write It, You Run It" mindset.

Effective Communicator : You possess strong English skills and enjoy solving problems collaboratively in a diverse, international team environment.

OUR OFFER

Zalando provides a range of benefits, here’s an overview of what you can expect.

27 days of holiday a year to start for full-time employees (+1 day for every calendar year up to 30 days)

2 paid volunteering days a year

Hybrid working model with up to 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

Employee shares program

40% off fashion and beauty products sold and shipped by Zalando, 30% off Lounge by Zalando, discounts from external partners

Relocation assistance available (subject to prior agreement)

Family services, including counseling and support

Health and wellbeing options (including Wellhub, formerly Gympass)

Mental health support and coaching available

Drive your development through our training platform and biannual peer-to-peer review

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.

Software Engineering

Our Software Engineering teams deploy software extensively, managing a broad set of applications and conducting thousands of deployments per week. The Software Engineering team enables Zalando as Europe’s number one multi-brand, digital platform for fashion, beauty, and lifestyle for our partners and customers. As a Zalando Software Engineer, you’ll be part of a community of thousands of colleagues across Europe.

It’s the perfect time to join Zalando on our journey to build the leading pan-European ecosystem for fashion and lifestyle e-commerce. Help us offer an inspiring and quality multi-brand shopping experience for fashion and lifestyle products to about 50 million active customers in 25 markets. Or be part of our logistic infrastructure, software or service capabilities to help brands and retailers run and scale their entire e-commerce business, on or off Zalando. Join our Zalando ecosystem, to enable positive change for the fashion and lifestyle industry.