Software Engineer (Kotlin) - Transport Logistics Technology (all genders)

THE ROLE & THE TEAM 

As a Software Engineer in the Transport team of the Logistics Technology department, you will contribute to designing and developing systems to support the delivery of millions of items to our customers. 

You will be part of one of our cross-located teams in Dortmund/Berlin where you will be joining us to develop a robust and seamless operational transport platform for internal and external partners to manage transports and tours inside the Zalando network.

You will be having a huge impact on the performance and cost-effectiveness of the entire transportation domain at Zalando logistics but it doesn’t end here - together with your team your work will also enable you to continuously grow and learn as a software engineer.
The role can be based in Berlin or Dortmund.
 

INCLUSIVE BY DESIGN

At Zalando, our vision is to be inclusive by design. And this vision starts with our hiring - we do not discriminate on the basis of gender identity, sexual orientation, personal expression, ethnicity, religious belief, or disability status. You are welcome to leave out your picture, age, or marital status from your application. We only assess candidates on their qualifications and merit. ​

We want to provide you with a great candidate experience. Feel free to inform us of any accommodations you may need, so we can best support you throughout the hiring process. 

do.BETTER - our diversity & inclusion strategy: https://corporate.zalando.com/en/our-impact/dobetter-our-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy
Our employee resource groups: https://corporate.zalando.com/en/our-impact/our-employee-resource-groups

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

• Designing, developing, deploying, operating & improving maintainable software solutions that will improve and affect the performance and cost-effectiveness of the entire transport domain at Zalando Logistics 

• Help plan the current and future sprints with your input by breaking down new and existing feature requests into manageable stories and tasks.

• Implementing and fully testing new features with the team before deploying them to production using a continuous delivery model

• Communicating with designers, product managers, and stakeholders to build products that improve the processes of our users

• Continuously improving the code base and your skillset as a software engineer, as well as helping your colleagues to do so 

WE’D LOVE TO MEET YOU IF

• You have experience in developing large-scale applications using Kotlin as a JVM-based language, as well as an understanding of SQL and high-performance database architectures

• 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 sense of reliability, 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

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!

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.

• Employee shares program

• 40% off fashion and beauty products sold and shipped by Zalando, 30% off Zalando Lounge, discounts from external partners

• 2 paid volunteering days a year

• Hybrid working model with 60% remote per week

• Work from abroad for up to 30 working days a year

• 27 days of vacation a year to start

• Relocation assistance available (subject to prior agreement)

• Family services, including counseling and support

• Health and wellbeing options (including Gympass)

• Mental health support and coaching available

Learn all about Zalando and our values here: https://jobs.zalando.com/en/?gh_src=22377bdd1us