Senior Backend Engineer - ZEOS (all genders)

Zalando; Berlin; Hybrid; EUR 90.000 - 140.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Hybrid work

Remote up to 60%

Employee shares

Relocation assistance

Wellbeing support

Discounts

Zusammenfassung

Zalando is hiring a Senior Backend Engineer for the ZEOS B2B Platform in Berlin. You will architect and evolve mission-critical microservices, power partner integrations, and internal tools in an API-first, cloud-native stack.

You’ll mentor peers, drive technical alignment, and champion the “You Write It, You Run It” culture across teams. You will work in an agile, cross-functional environment with product managers and engineers, balancing technical excellence with real business impact and

Qualifikationen

• Seasoned Java developer with Spring Boot expertise.
• Experience with microservice architectures and REST APIs.
• Cloud native with AWS and Kubernetes.
• CI/CD, automated testing and observability.

Aufgaben

• Design, develop and evolve high-performance microservices for the ZEOS B2B platform.
• Build RESTful APIs for partner integrations and internal tools.
• Mentor peers and drive technical alignment across teams.

Kenntnisse

Java

Spring Boot

Microservices

REST APIs

AWS

Kubernetes

Gradle

CI/CD

English

Agile

Tools

Jackson

Jobbeschreibung

THE ROLE AND THE TEAM

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

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! 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. Discover more about our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace: https://jobs.zalando.com/en/our-culture/diversity-and-inclusion

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.

WE'D LOVE TO MEET YOU IF

• 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

• 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

It's the perfect time to join Zalando on our journey, from being a pioneer in the world of e-commerce, to the Starting Point for Fashion in Europe. We connect customers, brands, and partners across 25 markets. Help us drive digital and sustainable solutions for fashion, logistics, advertising and research, bringing head-to-toe fashion to 50 million active customers through a team of diverse skill-sets, cultural backgrounds, and interests. Our values do.More - our sustainability strategy