Senior Software Engineer- Carrier Platform (All Genders)

Zalando; Berlin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days vacation

Employee discounts

Family support

Pension scheme

Shares programme

Wellbeing support

Training platform

Volunteering days

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Zalando is hiring a Senior Software Engineer for the Carrier Platform in Berlin. You will build a high-performance, auto-scaling system managing delivery and returns software, influencing customer happiness with reliable operations.

You will lead architecture decisions, collaborate with engineers, PMs, and external partners, and ensure top-level CI/CD, code quality, and test coverage while advancing modern software design.

Qualifications

• Experience in full development cycle in an agile setting, including testing and deployment to CI/CD systems.
• Strong knowledge of Java/Kotlin, Spring Boot, Docker, AWS, and REST API design.
• Experience with event-driven architectures and Kafka is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills and fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Create highly scalable solutions for Operations and external users such as carriers and freight forwarders.
• Define the architecture and lead projects, overseeing teams of engineers and PMs.
• Coordinate cooperation between internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Oversee development and API design of an integrated system.
• Maintain high standards for CI, code quality, reviews, and test coverage.

Skills

Java

Kotlin

Spring Boot

Docker

AWS

Postgres

REST API design

Kafka

Job description

THE ROLE & THE TEAM

As a Senior Software Engineer - Carrier Platform, you will constantly improve our delivery and returns proposition to bridge the last mile for our customers to get the right package to the right customers at the right time. The team is responsible for managing the platform to provide delivery and returns products, including tracking. Your focus will be to deliver a high-performance, stable, auto-scaling system and you will have a direct impact on our customers’ happiness. We aim to delight our customers and make their experience as convenient as possible.

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

• You'll create highly scalable solutions to be used by Operations and external users like carriers and freight forwarders
• You'll define the architecture and lead the project by overseeing teams composed of experienced engineers and product managers.
• You'll coordinate the cooperation between our teams and the external stakeholders too.
• You'll oversee the development and API design of an integrated system.
• You'll be involved in the design, decision and planning process with focus on ensuring that Continuous Integration, Code Quality, Code Reviews, Test Coverage, etc. are kept at very high standards.
• You'll join a team that is dedicated to delivering the highest standards when it comes to code quality and production environments.
• You will add value by leveraging current trends in software design, architecture and web services.
• As part of our Senior Engineering Community, you collaborate with other senior individual contributors to set engineering standards, guide decision-making for the technology landscape at Zalando via our Tech Radar.

WE'D LOVE TO MEET YOU IF...

• You have great knowledge in Java, Kotlin, Spring Boot, Docker, AWS, Postgres, Rest API design, and event systems like Kafka
• You have experience in full development cycle in an agile setting, including testing (manual and automated) and deployment to CI/CD systems
• You have sense of ownership and analytical thinking combined with your excellent communication skills (fluent in written & spoken English is a must) and willingness to share knowledge within and outside the team

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 counseling and dedicated services for parents and carers
• Company pension scheme
• Employee shares programme
• Health and wellbeing options, including Well hub 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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