Backend Engineer - ZEOS (all genders)

Zalando

Berlin, DEhybridPosted Jul 10, 2026
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Skills

kubernetesspringcicdjavaaws

About the role

Ort

Germany - Berlin

Vertrag

Full time

Job-Kategorie

Software Engineering - Backend

THE ROLE AND THE TEAM

The ZEOS B2B Platform is the core engine that enables our partners to integrate and scale within the Zalando ecosystem. As a Backend Software Engineer, you will join an agile, cross-functional team dedicated to building the high-performance services that power our partner-facing products. We work in an API-first environment where we turn complex business logic into scalable, reliable software.

In this role, you will work alongside Senior Engineers and Product Managers to implement new features and evolve our microservice landscape. You will be part of a culture that values technical curiosity and operational responsibility. At ZEOS, we believe in "You Write It, You Run It," meaning you will be involved in the entire lifecycle of your services - from the first line of Java code to monitoring and operating your applications in our cloud environment.

INCLUSIVE BY DESIGN

If you think you have what it takes, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles!

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.

Discover more about our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace: https://jobs.zalando.com/en/our-culture/diversity-and-inclusion

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

Develop Robust Services: Build and maintain scalable Microservices using Java and Spring Boot, ensuring your code is clean, well-documented, and performant.

Design Clean APIs: Contribute to the design and implementation of RESTful services, focusing on creating intuitive interfaces for our customer portals and internal tools.

Own Your Code: Take responsibility for the full development cycle. You will participate in the design, testing, and deployment of your features using Gradle and our CI/CD pipelines.

Ensure Operational Health: Participate in the deployment and operation of your services within AWS and Kubernetes, learning to monitor and troubleshoot applications in a production environment.

Collaborate and Grow: Participate in code reviews and team ceremonies, providing and receiving feedback to help maintain high standards of code quality and technical excellence.

Think End-to-End: While focusing on the backend, you collaborate closely with frontend engineers and show an interest in Fullstack context to ensure we deliver a seamless experience to our partners.

WE'D LOVE TO MEET YOU IF

Solid Java Foundation: You have professional experience in Java development and a good understanding of the Spring Boot framework. Check our Tech Radar for more information on the technologies we use at Zalando.

Microservices Knowledge: You are familiar with Microservice architectures and have experience working with REST APIs and data handling (e.g., using Jackson).

Reliable Individual Contributor: You have a proven track record of delivering stable features in an agile environment and taking ownership of your tasks from discovery to delivery.

Tooling & Automation: You are comfortable using build tools like Gradle and have a strong interest in (or experience with) automated testing and CI/CD workflows.

Cloud Ready: You are eager to work with AWS and Kubernetes and are excited to embrace the "You Write It, You Run It" mindset.

Effective Communicator: You possess strong English skills and enjoy solving problems collaboratively in a diverse, international team environment.

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

Recruiter

Laura Fernandez Bueno

laura.fernandez.bueno@zalando.de

Nach der Prüfung werden unsere Recruiterinnen über eine offizielle Zalando E-Mail-Adresse (@zalando.de) Kontakt aufnehmen.

In einigen Fällen arbeiten wir auch mit einer Auswahl von Headhunterinnen und Agenturen zusammen, um bestimmte Positionen zu besetzen. Bitte beachte, dass weder Zalando noch unsere Rekrutierungspartnerinnen irgendeine Art von Bezahlung verlangen, um sich für eine Stelle zu bewerben oder an einem Vorstellungsgespräch teilzunehmen.

Über Zalando

Es ist die perfekte Zeit, sich Zalando auf unserer Reise anzuschließen, das führende E-Commerce-Ökosystem für den europäischen Mode- und Lifestyle-Markt aufzubauen. Hilf uns, rund 50 Millionen aktiven Kundinnen in 25 Märkten ein inspirierendes und qualitätsorientiertes Einkaufserlebnis für Mode- und Lifestyle-Produkte zahlreicher Marken aus einer Hand zu bieten. Oder sei Teil unserer Zalando Logistik-, Software- und Service-Infrastruktur, um Marken und Einzelhändler bei ihren E-Commerce-Transaktionen in ganz Europa zu unterstützen – sowohl auf als auch außerhalb der Zalando Plattform. Komm zu uns, um mit diesem Ökosystem einen positiven Wandel in der Mode- und Lifestylebranche zu bewirken.

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