Junior Software Engineer (all genders)

Zalando; Berlin; Hybrid; EUR 52.000 - 76.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Employee shares program

40% off fashion and beauty products

Hybrid work model up to 60% remote

Relocation assistance

27 days vacation

Health and wellbeing options (Gympass)

Zusammenfassung

Zalando is seeking a Junior Software Engineer on the Risk & Abuse Management Platform team to help build foundational technology that protects our business and customers. You will work closely with a highly experienced team of 6 engineers, receiving direct mentorship as you grow your skills in building scalable, real-time backend systems.

If you have a solid foundation in software engineering and a passion for backend development, plus an interest in ML infrastructure, we want to hear from you.

Qualifikationen

• Solid foundation in software engineering with a backend focus.
• Willingness to learn ML infrastructure and real-time systems.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate complex concepts clearly.
• Comfort with learning new technologies quickly.

Aufgaben

• Contribute to projects shaping how inventory is managed at Zalando.
• Help define team product strategy, roadmap, and backlog.
• Engage with stakeholders to develop scalable solutions.
• Manage end-to-end product development lifecycle from discovery to execution.
• Promote inclusive culture within the team.
• Help define team processes.

Kenntnisse

Java/Kotlin

PHP (nice to have)

Tools

AWS

PostgreSQL/SQLite/Presto/Trino

Jobbeschreibung

As a Junior Software Engineer on the Risk & Abuse Management Platform team, you will help build the foundational technology that protects our business and customers. We engineer and maintain the robust Machine Learning and Streaming infrastructure that enables the real-time discovery, assessment, and mitigation of risks from bad actors.

You will work closely with a highly experienced team of 6 engineers, receiving direct mentorship as you grow your skills in building scalable, real-time backend systems. If you have a solid foundation in software engineering, a passion for backend development, and a strong desire to learn about ML infrastructure, we want to hear from you!

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

• Contribute to key projects that influence how inventory is managed at Zalando
• Collaborate to define the product strategy, roadmap, and backlog of the team, ensuring alignment with our business goals and objectives
• Engage with various stakeholders to understand the business context and contribute to developing and customising relevant and scalable solutions
• Manage the end-to-end product development lifecycle, from discovery to execution, adapting focus as needed. Collaborate closely with engineering peers to address this complex problem space
• Foster and promote an inclusive culture and a diverse team environment
• Engage in the creation and definition of team processes

WE’D LOVE TO MEET YOU IF

• Programming Language skills : You’re proficient in a Java-based language (e.g., Kotlin) and can quickly learn new technologies. Knowledge of php is a plus, but not required.
• Infrastructure skills : Familiarity with cloud-based platforms (like AWS) and relational databases (such as PostgreSQL, SQLite, or Presto/Trino) is a plus.
• Operational Excellence: You have an idea of maintaining and operating complex systems at scale by applying industry best practices around monitoring and alerting
• Collaborative & Communicative : You work well in cross-functional teams and is skilled at communicating complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Building proactive relationships across departments will be key to your success.
• Curious & Innovative : You’re always looking for ways to improve the accuracy and efficiency of simulations. Your curiosity drives you to explore new techniques and propose research initiatives that push the boundaries of our simulation capabilities.

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. do.BETTER - our diversity & inclusion strategy: https://corporate.zalando.com/en/diversity-inclusion

Our employee resource groups: https://corporate.zalando.com/en/diversity-inclusion/our-employee-resource-groups

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 work model of up to 60% remote work and flexible working times.
• 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 counseling 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

Learn all about Zalando and our values here: https://jobs.zalando.com/en/?gh_src=22377bdd1us