🚀 Junior Software Engineer - Partner Tech - Java/Kotlin (All genders) bei Zalando in Berlin - Grow your Career in Fashion Tech

THE ROLE & THE TEAM

Join the Partner Tech - P2P Engineering team at Zalando, where we develop and maintain a sophisticated suite of services. These tools empower both internal and external partners to manage the diverse assortment featured on Europe's leading fashion platform. As a Junior Fullstack Software Engineer, you will design services for a highly automated, scalable system landscape, ensuring a frictionless purchase-to-pay process. Your contributions will be vital in realizing our vision of making Zalando the ultimate starting point for fashion.

INCLUSIVE BY DESIGN

We champion inclusivity by design, starting with a bias-free hiring process. We evaluate candidates solely on merit and qualifications, regardless of identity or background. If you require specific accommodations during the application process, please let us know so we can provide the necessary support.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and deploy scalable software solutions using AWS, Kubernetes, and microservices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful project objectives.
• Take ownership of your code and maintain service health and performance.
• Foster a growth mindset by staying current with industry trends and seeking feedback.
• Ensure high code quality through active participation in peer reviews.
• Engage with JVM languages and diverse codebases under expert mentorship.

YOUR PROFILE

• Solid understanding of computer science fundamentals and a passion for problem-solving.
• Hands-on experience with JVM technologies like Java or Kotlin and the Spring Framework.
• Knowledge of microservice architecture, RESTful services, and API design.
• Experience in deploying and operating applications within cloud environments.
• Excellent English communication skills and a commitment to inclusive teamwork.
• Interest in modern front-end tech (React/TypeScript) or AI tools and prompt engineering.

OUR OFFER

• Participation in the employee shares program.
• Substantial discounts on Zalando fashion and beauty products.
• Hybrid work model with at least 60% remote flexibility.
• Opportunities to work from abroad for up to 30 days annually.
• Relocation support and comprehensive family services.
• Access to health, wellbeing, and mental health coaching.
• Continuous professional development via our dedicated training platform.

About Zalando

It is the perfect time to join Zalando on our journey to build the leading e-commerce ecosystem for the European fashion and lifestyle market. Help us provide around 50 million active customers in 25 markets with an inspiring and quality-oriented shopping experience. Be part of our logistics, software, and service infrastructure to support brands and retailers in their e-commerce transactions across Europe.