Senior Backend Engineer - Search | Senior Backend Engineer - Search (All genders)
Zalando SE
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Senior Backend Engineer to join Zalando's team, focusing on enhancing and optimizing large-scale search systems. In this role, you will be instrumental in designing, building, and scaling high-throughput backend solutions on AWS and Kubernetes, directly impacting the shopping experience for millions of customers. Your day-to-day will involve collaborating with product managers and applied scientists to develop innovative, production-ready solutions that drive business metrics and improve customer engagement. This position is ideal for someone who thrives on solving complex technical challenges and is passionate about delivering scalable, high-impact systems that support continuous growth and new product assortments.
Required Skills
Education
Not specified
Experience
- 5+ years of experience in backend development
- Strong experience with Elasticsearch and NoSQL databases
- Strong track record of building backend systems in large-scale production environments
- History of leading cross-functional collaborations effectively
Languages
Additional
- Relocation assistance available (subject to prior agreement)
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