Frontend Software Engineer - Zalando Payments (all genders)

Zalando GmbH; Dortmund; Hybrid; EUR 55.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Zalando GmbH is seeking a Frontend Software Engineer to design and develop engaging UX solutions for payment experiences. You will utilize technologies like React and Typescript in a collaborative environment, addressing complex challenges in fintech while contributing to an inclusive and innovative team culture.

Leistungen

Employee shares program

40% off fashion and beauty products

2 paid volunteering days a year

Hybrid working model

Work from abroad for up to 30 working days

27 days vacation per year

Relocation assistance

Health and wellbeing options

Mental health support

Continuous development opportunities

Qualifikationen

• Proven experience in frontend web development.
• Hands-on experience with state management libraries.
• Strong problem-solving skills and proactive mindset.

Aufgaben

• Develop and maintain high-quality frontend systems for customer-facing applications.
• Collaborate with product managers and UX/UI designers to meet user needs.
• Participate in the entire product development lifecycle from concept to deployment.

Kenntnisse

React

Typescript

Redux

State Management

Agile Methodologies

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Git

Jobbeschreibung

As a Fronend Software Engineer at Zalando Payments you will plan, develop, test, and operate our core UX that allows our customers to pay in a secure and engaging fashion. Fashion retail imposes many interesting challenges on the payment experience that we address through tailored deferred payment options and other products. The experiences you will build in this role connect our customers to our APIs to enable their efficient and secure payment. The demanding and high standards of the fintech industry will challenge you to build compliant yet innovative and high quality solutions.

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.

Develop and maintain high-quality, responsive, and scalable frontend systems for our customer-facing web applications, with a primary focus on React and Typescript

Write clean, modular, testable, and maintainable code that you and your team can be proud of, ensuring it can be easily understood, evolved, and scaled

Collaborate effectively with product managers to refine and clarify product requirements, and with UX/UI designers to translate wireframes and mockups into visually appealing and user-friendly interfaces that precisely meet user needs

Work closely with backend engineers to design and integrate with RESTful APIs and/or GraphQL services, ensuring seamless data flow, optimal performance, and robust end-to-end solutions

Actively participate in the entire product development lifecycle, from initial concept and design through to development, rigorous testing, deployment, and ongoing operation, taking full ownership of your features and their impact

Champion best practices in frontend development, actively participate in constructive code reviews, share your knowledge generously, and contribute to a vibrant culture of continuous improvement and learning within the team

Proactively identify and solve complex technical challenges, always approaching problems with a customer-centric mindset to deliver solutions that genuinely address their needs and enhance their experience. The consistent emphasis on these responsibilities reflects a desire for engineers who are not only technically proficient but also deeply passionate about their craft and the collaborative process of building outstanding products

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

You possess proven professional experience in frontend web development, demonstrating a strong command of React and Typescript

You have hands-on experience with modern state management libraries such as Redux, Zustand, or the Context API, and understand how to apply them effectively in complex applications

You are comfortable working with version control systems like Git and are familiar with agile development methodologies, contributing to iterative development and continuous delivery

You demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills, meticulous attention to detail, and a proactive, product-oriented mindset that drives you to seek out the best solutions

You are a collaborative team player with excellent communication skills, capable of articulating technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences and constructively sharing your thoughts and feedback

ZALANDO PAYMENTS

Zalando Payments builds the technologies for all financial transactions in the Zalando fashion store and our other consumer-facing apps. We work to deliver a flawless user experience in the checkout, as well as the processing of payments and reconciliation in the backend. Through smart risk steering, we boost conversion and deliver a competitive advantage to our customers, taking in the entire financial process.

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 to start

Relocation assistance available (subject to prior agreement)

Family services, including counselling and support

Health and wellbeing options (including Gympass)

Mental health support and coaching available

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

If you think you have what it takes, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles!

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 .

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.