Backend Engineer - ZEOS (all genders)

Role: Backend Software Engineer in the B2B Platform team, building high‑performance services for partner‑facing products in an API‑first environment with full lifecycle ownership. Responsibilities: - Develop and maintain scalable microservices using Java and Spring Boot. - Design clean RESTful APIs. - Own code from design, testing, and deployment using Gradle and CI/CD pipelines. - Ensure operational health in AWS and Kubernetes, monitor and troubleshoot applications. - Participate in code reviews, team ceremonies, and collaborate with frontend engineers. Qualifications: - Professional experience in Java development and a solid understanding of the Spring Boot framework. - Knowledge of microservice architectures and REST APIs (e.g., Jackson). - Proven track record delivering stable features in an agile environment. - Experience with build tools like Gradle and automated testing/CI‑CD workflows. - Familiarity with AWS and Kubernetes. - Strong English communication skills and a collaborative mindset. What We Offer: - 27 days of holiday (up to 30 with tenure) and 2 paid volunteering days. - Hybrid working model with up to 60% remote and up to 30 days work‑from‑abroad per year. - Employee share program and discounts on Zalando products. - Relocation assistance, family services, health and wellbeing options. - Access to a training platform and biannual peer‑to‑peer review.