Senior Software Engineer - Retail | Senior Software Engineer (all genders) - Retail

Zalando SE

Berlin, Berlin, Deutschland
Published Mar 13, 2026
Full-time
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Job Summary

As a Senior Software Engineer within the Zalando Stores Experiences & Clearance Solutions unit, you will play a pivotal role in managing overstock operations for physical outlet stores across Germany. You will join an autonomous, cross-functional team tasked with designing, architecting, and building mission-critical applications that automate retail processes. Your daily responsibilities involve developing highly resilient software components within a microservice-based and event-driven architecture. You will be expected to own end-to-end technical projects, advocate for clean architecture, and mentor junior engineers to foster a culture of knowledge sharing. This position is particularly attractive due to its blend of physical retail impact and high-scale digital innovation, offering a hybrid work model, relocation assistance, and significant employee discounts. You will bridge the gap between technical hurdles and business roadmaps, ensuring that the platform evolves to stay ahead of the Zalando Group's growth.

Required Skills

Education

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Experience

  • 7+ years of professional engineering experience, preferably in high-scale environments
  • Extensive experience in designing and implementing complex, cross-platform, and multi-domain solutions
  • Proven track record in driving end-to-end technical projects from conception to delivery
  • Professional experience with distributed systems and cloud-native technologies
  • Demonstrated experience in stakeholder management and translating technical concepts for non-technical audiences
  • Experience in mentoring engineers and improving internal development processes

Languages

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Additional

  • Hybrid working model (up to 60% remote); Relocation assistance available subject to prior agreement.