Senior Backend Engineer - ZEOS (all genders)

Zalando GmbH; Berlin; Vor Ort; EUR 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

27 days holiday

Volunteer days

Hybrid work model

Work from abroad

Employee shares

Product discounts

Relocation assistance

Family services

Wellbeing program

Mental health support

Training platform

Zusammenfassung

Zalando is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer for the ZEOS B2B Platform to architect and evolve high-performance microservices in a Java/Spring Boot stack. You will design scalable APIs and own lifecycle management in an AWS/Kubernetes environment, collaborating with cross-functional teams.

You will mentor peers, drive engineering standards, and contribute to a resilient, cost-efficient platform while communicating clearly with stakeholders in English.

Qualifikationen

• Senior Backend Engineer for ZEOS B2B Platform overseeing microservices in a Java/Spring Boot stack.
• Design RESTful APIs prioritizing clarity and developer experience.

Aufgaben

• Design, develop, and evolve high-performance microservices.
• Build RESTful APIs that are easy to use and well-documented.
• Own the full lifecycle from design to deployment and 24/7 operation.
• Leverage AWS and Kubernetes for resilient, scalable systems.
• Mentor peers and drive technical alignment across teams.
• Collaborate with frontend teams to ensure end-to-end feature delivery.
• Establish coding standards with automated testing and observability.
• Communicate with stakeholders in English.

Kenntnisse

Java

Spring Boot

AWS

Kubernetes

REST APIs

CI/CD

English

Gradle

Tools

Gradle

Jobbeschreibung

The ZEOS B2B Platform is the high-performance engine that allows our partners to seamlessly integrate into the Zalando ecosystem. As a Senior Backend Engineer, you will be a key architect of the services that power our partner-facing products and internal operational tools. Our mission is to transform complex business requirements into a scalable, API-first platform that empowers partners to grow with speed and flexibility.

In this role, you will lead the development of mission-critical microservices, ensuring they are resilient, secure, and cost-efficient. You will work within an agile, cross-functional team of engineers and product managers where technical excellence is balanced with business impact. At ZEOS, seniority means taking a holistic view of our system landscape—mentoring your peers, driving technical alignment across teams, and ensuring that our "You Write It, You Run It" culture is lived every day.

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)

Engineer Scalable Backend Systems : Design, develop, and evolve high-performance Microservices using Java and Spring Boot, ensuring they handle the complexities of a global B2B landscape.

Design Intuitive APIs : Help us build RESTful services that prioritize clarity and ease of use, ensuring a seamless experience for every developer who interacts with our platform.

Own the Full Lifecycle : Support the "You Write It, You Run It" philosophy. You will be responsible for the entire journey of your code—from initial design and Gradle-based builds to deployment and 24/7 operational health.

Master Cloud Infrastructure : Leverage AWS and Kubernetes to build resilient, distributed systems that are compliant-by-design and operationally transparent.

Drive Engineering Standards : Set the bar for code quality through rigorous testing, code reviews, and the use of modern tools like Jackson for efficient data processing.

Collaborate Across the Stack : While your heart is in the backend, you enjoy collaborating with frontend teams and have an interest in Fullstack contexts to ensure end-to-end feature success.

Mentor and Guide : Actively share your knowledge within the team and across the ZEOS community, helping to navigate technical uncertainty and architectural trade-offs.

Seasoned Java Developer : You are a seasoned Java Developer with deep expertise in Spring Boot and a strong grasp of the modern JVM ecosystem (including build tools like Gradle).

Thoughtful Architect : You have extensive experience in Microservice architectures, distributed systems, and designing clean, versioned REST APIs.

Cloud Native Contributor : You are proficient in deploying and operating applications within AWS and are comfortable navigating Kubernetes environments.

Quality-Minded Practitioner: You are highly skilled in building CI/CD pipelines and believe that automated testing and observability are fundamental to "Senior" level engineering.

Agile Partner : You thrive in agile environments, taking ownership of complex topics and moving them from discovery to production with an analytical and solution-oriented mindset.

Effective Communicator : You possess excellent English skills and the ability to translate technical complexity into actionable plans for both engineers and stakeholders.

Fullstack-Curious : You have an interest in how the frontend consumes your services and are happy to jump across the stack to help the team deliver a cohesive product.

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.

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.

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.