Software Engineer - Java/Scala
About this role
ABOUT THE ROLE
As a Software Engineer in Zalando's Pricing Platform, you will be part of a team delivering event-based, high-throughput solutions for managing large volumes of pricing data, utilizing technologies like Scala 3, ZIO 2, Kubernetes, PostgreSQL, and the AWS suite. You will engage in the entire development lifecycle — from early-stage problem formulation through to solution delivery and ensuring operational excellence in production.
WHERE YOUR EXPERTISE IS NEEDED
Design and develop robust backend applications using Scala/ZIO and operate them on Kubernetes.
Support and maintain a small UI tool for internal business stakeholders.
Write code praised by your peers for its elegance, readability, and maintainability.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Production experience with JVM-based languages (Java, Kotlin, Scala), with a particular emphasis on Scala or a strong willingness to master it.
Experience with SQL
Proficiency in constructing backend applications based on microservices architecture.
Familiarity with cloud infrastructure such as AWS and Kubernetes
Proficiency with Git and Docker.
A passion for elegant code and engineering excellence.
Good communication/collaboration skills and willingness to work in an international and diverse environment
WHAT WE OFFER
Competitive salary, employee share shop, and comprehensive benefits package (including 40% Zalando shopping discount, discounts from external partners, public transport discounts, diverse sports and health offerings, etc.)
Hybrid working mode with flexible working hours, work from abroad for up to 30 working days a year
Continuous learning opportunities and professional growth, supported by an educational budget and management encouragement
Excellent tech community with internal conferences, guilds, meetups, and knowledge sharing.
Culture of trust, inclusion, empowerment, and constructive feedback
Relocation assistance for internationals, PME family service, and parent & child rooms
ABOUT US
Zalando is Europe’s leading online platform for fashion and lifestyle, connecting customers, brands, and partners across 25 markets. We drive digital solutions for fashion, logistics, advertising, and research, bringing head-to-toe fashion to more than 50 plus million active customers.
Pricing Platform is at the core of our commercial operation. Our tools help to determine how much of each product to buy, to recommend the best prices for these products, and to ensure that we have the right level of logistics capacity to fulfill our customers’ demand. Engineering team uses cutting-edge technology, data science, and machine learning, to forecast demand and pricing with a focus on business and customer experience. Partnerships happen with all key engineering and product teams, business and customer experience teams.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to building teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
Please note that all applications from this job page must be completed using the online form - we do not accept applications via e-mail. Once reviewed, our recruiters will contact applicants via an official Zalando email address (@zalando.de).
In some cases we also work with a selection of headhunters and agencies to fill specific roles. Please note that neither Zalando nor our recruiting partners will ask for any kind of payment to apply for a job or attend an interview.
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