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

Job Summary

As a Senior Software Engineer at Zalando, you will play a pivotal role in the Stores Experiences & Clearance Solutions unit, driving end-to-end technical projects from initial concept to high-quality delivery. You will design, architect, and build resilient, mission-critical applications within a microservice-based and event-driven system tailored for retail operations. Your day-to-day will involve balancing high-speed delivery with maintainable, clean architecture, while acting as a force multiplier by mentoring team members and fostering a culture of knowledge-sharing. You will bridge the gap between technical hurdles and business roadmaps, collaborating closely with product managers and functional teams. This position is unique for its focus on large-scale retail infrastructure, offering the opportunity to evolve complex platforms in a diverse, inclusive, and fast-paced environment that supports professional growth through training and peer-to-peer reviews.