Software Engineer (Kotlin) - Transport Planning Optimization (all genders)

Zalando GmbH; Berlin; Hybrid; EUR 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

27 days holidays

Hybrid work

Work from abroad

Employee shares

Product discounts

Relocation assistance

Wellbeing program

Mental health support

Training & reviews

Zusammenfassung

Zalando GmbH in Berlin is seeking a Software Engineer to join the Transport Planning Optimization team within the Logistics Technology department. You will design and implement systems powering efficient delivery of millions of items, using Kotlin for the backend and TypeScript with React for the frontend, across a scalable transport management system.

You will work in a collaborative, learning-focused environment, plan sprints, contribute to API design in a cloud-based microservice landscape,

Qualifikationen

• Proven professional experience as a software engineer in JVM-based languages.
• Proficiency in Kotlin and understanding of SQL and high-performance database architectures.
• Experience with modern frontend development using TypeScript and React.
• Experience in API integration and designing APIs in a microservice architecture on cloud platforms.

Aufgaben

• Designing, developing, deploying, operating, and improving fullstack software solutions using Kotlin for the backend and TypeScript with React for the frontend.
• Plan sprints and roadmaps by breaking down features into stories and tasks; implement and test features before deployment.
• Collaborate with teams to align timelines and priorities for uninterrupted operations.
• Continuously improve the codebase and share knowledge with colleagues.

Kenntnisse

Kotlin

TypeScript

React

SQL

JVM

Jobbeschreibung

As a Software Engineer in the Transport Planning Optimization team within the Logistics Technology department, you will design and implement crucial systems that power the efficient delivery of millions of items to our customers.

Our Berlin-based team is dedicated to building and continuously improving a robust Transport Management System. Your work will focus on creating intelligent, scalable solutions that optimize transport plans, from initial forecasts and scheduling to final execution and settlement, leveraging real-time data and advanced algorithms.

You will have a huge impact on the performance and cost-effectiveness of Zalando's Logistics while continuously growing your fullstack skillset in a collaborative, learning-focused environment.

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)

• Designing, developing, deploying, operating, and improving performant, fullstack software solutions using Kotlin for the backend and TypeScript with React for the frontend, directly impacting the efficiency and cost of the transport planning optimization processes at Zalando Logistics
• With your expertise, help plan our sprints and roadmaps by breaking down new and existing feature requests into manageable stories and tasks. Implement and fully test new features before deploying them to production using a continuous delivery model of deployment
• Collaborating with other teams and stakeholders to align on timelines and priorities of new features to ensure smooth and uninterrupted operations
• Continuously improving the code base and your skillset as a software engineer, as well as helping your colleagues to do so
• You have proven professional experience as a software engineer in JVM-based languages, with proven proficiency in Kotlin, and an understanding of SQL and high-performance database architectures.
• You have some experience with modern frontend development using TypeScript and React.
• You not only have proven experience with integrating APIs but also in designing and implementing them as part of a microservice landscape deployed on cloud architectures/platforms
• You have a strong sense of reliability, of responsibility, and ownership. Entrepreneurial & analytical thinking add to your excellent communication skills and willingness to share knowledge
• You have experience in all parts of the software development life-cycle, from understanding the requirements to software development, build, test, deployment, and operations

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