Senior Software Engineer (all genders) – Analytics & Forecasting Solutions

Zalando; Berlin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days holiday

Fashion discount 40%

Family support

Company pension

Employee shares

Wellbeing options

Mental health support

Training platform

Volunteer days

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Zalando in Berlin is seeking a senior Software Engineer to own the technical design of forecasting and planning software within the Analytics & Forecasting Solutions team of Logistics Network Planning.

You will mentor engineers, work with ML models, and ensure scalable data pipelines, CI/CD and robust testing, delivering impactful solutions across Europe.

This role emphasizes architecture, cross-functional collaboration, and translating business needs into durable technical roadmaps.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• Experience designing, architecting, and delivering scalable distributed systems.
• Hands-on experience with forecasting, optimization, or planning ML workflows is a plus.
• Proficient in Python, SQL, and data warehousing concepts.

Responsibilities

• Drive technical design and implementation of forecasting and planning software.
• Write scalable, clean Python code and establish best practices.
• Own development lifecycle from design to testing, deployment, and monitoring.
• Translate business needs into robust technical roadmaps and docs.

Skills

Python

SQL

Data warehouses

ETL design

Data pipelines

CI/CD

Testing

Distributed systems

AI coding assistants

Tools

GitHub Copilot

Claude Code

Job description

THE ROLE & the TEAM

Join our dynamic Analytics & Forecasting Solutions team, a key part of the Logistics Network Planning department, where you’ll be at the forefront of shaping the future of Zalando’s logistics operations. In this senior role, you will take technical ownership of complex network systems, driving the architectural vision to optimize the smooth and efficient flow of millions of packages across Europe. Our team is committed to enhancing logistics forecasts that directly influence the efficiency and performance of all our warehouses and transport teams. By architecting, developing, and scaling forecasting and planning software, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring our logistics operations are not only efficient but highly adaptable to changing demands. Your work will have a massive, tangible impact on how we manage capacity, allocate resources, and maintain the seamless delivery experience our customers expect.

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

• Drive the technical design and implementation of sophisticated forecasting and planning software to optimize complex capacity allocation.
• Champion technical excellence by writing scalable, clean, and highly maintainable Python code, while establishing best practices for Logistics Network planning projects.
• Take full responsibility for the development lifecycle of large-scale systems—from architectural solution design and rigorous testing to seamless implementation and monitoring.
• Partner closely with subject matter experts to translate complex operational challenges into robust technical solutions.
• Act as a technical multiplier by mentoring junior engineers, communicating complex technical concepts to cross‑functional stakeholders, and driving project milestones.

WE’D LOVE TO MEET YOU IF

• You have 5+ years of professional experience as a Software Engineer, with a proven track record of delivering complex, large-scale systems.
• You possess strong capabilities to design, architect, and ensure the delivery of robust, highly scalable, and high-performance distributed systems.
• You have hands‑on experience leveraging AI coding assistants (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Claude Code) to accelerate development workflows, combined with the critical thinking skills to rigorously review, debug, and refine AI‑generated code to meet enterprise standards.
• You bring deep experience deploying or interacting with machine learning models focused on forecasting, optimization, or advanced planning.
• You have advanced proficiency in Python, SQL, relational data warehouses, ETL design, and data pipeline orchestration.
• You have extensive experience with unit, integration, and end‑to‑end testing, alongside implementing robust CI/CD pipelines.
• You can effortlessly translate business requirements into technical roadmaps and author clear, comprehensive technical documentation.

OUR OFFER

• 27 days of holiday a year to start for full‑time employees (+1 day for every calendar year up to 30 days)
• 40% off fashion and beauty products sold and shipped by Zalando, 30% off Lounge by Zalando, discounts from external partners
• Family support, including counselling and dedicated services for parents and carers
• Company pension scheme
• Employee shares programme
• Health and wellbeing options, including Wellhub
• Mental health support and coaching
• Development through our training platform and biannual peer‑to‑peer review
• 2 paid volunteering days a year
• Relocation assistance (subject to prior agreement)

INCLUSIVE BY DESIGN

At Zalando, our vision is to be the leading European technology platform for fashion and lifestyle – 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

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.

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