Engineering Manager

Zalando — Germany · Posted ~22 hours ago

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Backend software engineering

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A full-time Engineering Manager is sought to lead within a backend-focused software engineering organization. The role offers an opportunity to provide engineering leadership, guide teams, and contribute to technical execution and software delivery in an established technology environment.

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Engineering leadership opportunity within a software engineering organization, with the role positioned in backend engineering and offered as a full-time position. The position provides an opportunity to lead engineering teams and contribute to software delivery and technical direction.

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Engineering ManagerMenuAll JobsCareers HomeOur CultureToggle accordionPerks & BenefitsDiversity & InclusionSustainabilityWhat We DoToggle accordionJob CategoriesEarly CareersWhere We WorkHow We HireBlogENDEAll JobsEngineering ManagerLocationGermany - Ansbach, United Kingdom - CheltenhamContractFull timeJob CategorySoftware Engineering - BackendApplyBack to job descriptionApplication FormFirst Name*Last Name*Email*Country Code*Germany (+49)---Afghanistan (+93)Åland Islands (+358)Albania (+355)Algeria (+213)American Samoa (+1)Andorra (+376)Angola (+244)Anguilla (+1)Antigua and Barbuda (+1)Argentina (+54)Armenia (+374)Aruba (+297)Australia (+61)Austria (+43)Azerbaijan (+994)Bahamas (+1)Bahrain (+973)Bangladesh (+880)Barbados (+1)Belarus (+375)Belgium (+32)Belize (+501)Benin (+229)Bermuda (+1)Bhutan (+975)Bolivia (+591)Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, and Saba (+599)Bosnia and Herzegovina (+387)Botswana (+267)Brazil (+55)British Indian Ocean Territory (+246)British Virgin Islands (+1)Brunei (+673)Bulgaria (+359)Burkina Faso (+226)Burundi (+257)Cabo Verde (+238)Cambodia (+855)Cameroon (+237)Canada (+1)Cayman Islands (+1)Central African Republic (+236)Chad (+235)Chile (+56)China (+86)Christmas Island (+61)Cocos (Keeling) Islands (+61)Colombia (+57)Comoros (+269)Congo (+242)Congo, Democratic Republic of the (+243)Cook Islands (+682)Costa Rica (+506)Côte d'Ivoire (+225)Croatia (+385)Cuba (+53)Curaçao (+599)Cyprus (+357)Czechia (+420)Denmark (+45)Djibouti (+253)Dominica (+1)Dominican Republic (+1)Ecuador (+593)Egypt (+20)El Salvador (+503)Equatorial Guinea (+240)Eritrea (+291)Estonia (+372)Eswatini (+268)Ethiopia (+251)Falkland Islands (+500)Faroe Islands (+298)Fiji (+679)Finland (+358)France (+33)French Guiana (+594)French Polynesia (+689)Gabon (+241)Gambia (+220)Georgia (+995)Ghana (+233)Gibraltar (+350)Greece (+30)Greenland (+299)Grenada (+1)Guadeloupe (+590)Guam (+1)Guatemala (+502)Guernsey (+44)Guinea (+224)Guinea-Bissau (+245)Guyana (+592)Haiti (+509)Holy See (Vatican City State) (+39)Honduras (+504)Hong Kong (+852)Hungary (+36)Iceland (+354)India (+91)Indonesia (+62)Iran (+98)Iraq (+964)Ireland (+353)Isle of Man (+44)Israel (+972)Italy (+39)Jamaica (+1)Japan (+81)Jersey (+44)Jordan (+962)Kazakhstan (+7)Kenya (+254)Kiribati (+686)Korea, Democratic People's Republic of (+850)Korea, Republic of (+82)Kosovo (+377)Kosovo (+381)Kosovo (+383)Kosovo (+386)Kuwait (+965)Kyrgyzstan (+996)Laos (+856)Latvia (+371)Lebanon (+961)Lesotho (+266)Liberia (+231)Libya (+218)Liechtenstein (+423)Lithuania (+370)Luxembourg (+352)Macao (+853)Madagascar (+261)Malawi (+265)Malaysia (+60)Maldives (+960)Mali (+223)Malta (+356)Marshall Islands (+692)Martinique (+596)Mauritania (+222)Mauritius (+230)Mayotte (+262)Mexico (+52)Micronesia, Federated States of (+691)Moldova (+373)Monaco (+377)Mongolia (+976)Montenegro (+382)Montserrat (+1)Morocco (+212)Mozambique (+258)Myanmar (+95)Namibia (+264)Nauru (+674)Nepal (+977)Netherlands (+31)New Caledonia (+687)New Zealand (+64)Nicaragua (+505)Niger (+227)Nigeria (+234)Niue (+683)Norfolk Island (+672)North Macedonia (+389)Northern Mariana Islands (+1)Norway (+47)Oman (+968)Pakistan (+92)Palau (+680)Palestine (+970)Panama (+507)Papua New Guinea (+675)Paraguay (+595)Peru (+51)Philippines (+63)Pitcairn Islands (+64)Poland (+48)Portugal (+351)Puerto Rico (+1)Qatar (+974)Reunion (+262)Romania (+40)Russian Federation (+7)Rwanda (+250)Saint Barthelemy (+590)Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha (+247)Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha (+290)Saint Kitts and Nevis (+869)Saint Lucia (+1)Saint Martin (+590)Saint Pierre and Miquelon (+508)Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (+1)Samoa (+685)San Marino (+378)Sao Tome and Principe (+239)Saudi Arabia (+966)Senegal (+221)Serbia (+381)Seychelles (+248)Sierra Leone (+232)Singapore (+65)Sint Maarten (+1)Slovakia (+421)Slovenia (+386)Solomon Islands (+677)Somalia (+252)South Africa (+27)South Sudan (+211)Spain (+34)Sri Lanka (+94)Sudan (+249)Suriname (+597)Svalbard and Jan Mayen (+47)Sweden (+46)Switzerland (+41)Syria (+963)Taiwan (+886)Tajikistan (+992)Tanzania (+255)Thailand (+66)Timor-Leste (+670)Togo (+228)Tokelau (+690)Tonga (+676)Trinidad and Tobago (+1)Tunisia (+216)Turkey (+90)Turkmenistan (+993)Turks and Caicos Islands (+1)Tuvalu (+688)U. S. Virgin Islands (+1)Uganda (+256)Ukraine (+380)United Arab Emirates (+971)United Kingdom (+44)United States Minor Outlying Islands (+1)United States of America (+1)Uruguay (+598)Uzbekistan (+998)Vanuatu (+678)Venezuela (+58)Vietnam (+84)Wallis and Futuna (+681)Western Sahara (+212)Yemen (+967)Zambia (+260)Zimbabwe (+263)Phone Number*Résume*Attach FilePDF only. Maximum file size: 10 MB.Cover LetterAttach FilePDF only. Maximum file size: 10 MB.LinkedIn ProfileHow did you hear about this job?Please enter your earliest possible starting date.Please tell us your salary expectations (annual gross salary, number format without special characters)*Attach a file, if applicable.Attach FilePDF only. Maximum file size: 10 MB.Are you currently based in the European Union or do you possess a valid work permit/residence title for the European Union (EU)?*Yes, I am an EU/EEA/Swiss citizen or hold a valid work permit.No, I would require visa/a work permit to work.Are you employed by any of Zalando entities?*Yes, About You GroupYes, Other EntityNo, former temporary workerNoI identify as*ManWomanNon-binaryPrefer not to sayWe process your gender for statistical reasons and separated from the recruitment process to foster inclusivity and diversity. Learn more in our Privacy Information.Please read our privacy information before you submit your application.In the case that I have provided data which could be considered sensitive in my application (e.g. sexual orientation, ethnic origin, political opinions, health, criminal record), I explicitly agree that Zalando may process my application containing this data during the application process.Note: In general, we do not ask you to provide us with any sensitive information. In the case that you provided us with sensitive information, we need your consent to be able to process your application.ABOUT TRADEBYTEAt Tradebyte, we work with the biggest players in e-commerce - from trendsetting fashion brands to major online retailers. Our goal is to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered.We offer flexible work schedules, professional development opportunities, and a real commitment to work-life balance. We embrace diverse perspectives and ensure that every voice is heard and respected, because you’re unique and that matters to us.As we continue to grow, we’re looking for new colleagues who share our passion. Love what you do - do what you love. Join Tradebyte, an independent company within the Zalando Group!THE ROLE AND THE TEAMAs an Engineering Manager for a core product area, you will lead a team of 5-8 engineers, building resilient backend services and high-throughput integrations at scale. With technical autonomy, you’ll solve complex engineering challenges and enhance our platform ecosystem. If you are driven by scalable systems, modern engineering practices, and people leadership, this is where you’ll make a real impact.WHAT WE’D LOVE YOU TO DO (AND LOVE DOING)Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing software engineering team. You are dedicated to team success and sustainable delivery, technical quality, and the overall health and psychological safety of your team.Hands-on Contribution: Actively contribute to technical design and implementation (~40% hands-on) to support your engineers in applying sound practices and to keep delivery speeds high.Product Partnership: Collaborate closely with Product Management to translate customer needs and strategic objectives into clear, actionable delivery plans that maximise business impact.Execution & Support: Collaborate to resolve technical and interpersonal challenges early. Break down complex problems into logical steps, enabling inclusive, pragmatic decisions within the team to maintain progress.Community & Culture: Contribute to the wider Tradebyte engineering culture by actively participating in Communities of Practice, sharing post-mortem findings, and fostering knowledge exchange across teams.WE’D LOVE TO MEET YOU IF Experienced Leader & Engineer: Proven track record of leading and coaching high-performing software engineering teams, coupled with strong technical expertise in developing enterprise web applications (Java, Kotlin or Python).Hands-on Leader Mentality: You are comfortable and willing to stay technically involved (~40% of your time) in design, architecture, or implementation to retain context and support team progress.Cloud & Architecture: Solid experience working with AWS or other cloud platforms, with a track record of building and operating resilient, reliable services.Pragmatic Decision Maker: Ability to make informed trade-offs balancing business value, effort, and technical debt, while relying on evidence and data rather than assumptions.Clear Communicator: Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. You can translate complex technical topics into simple terms for stakeholders and articulate delivery risks effectively.OUR OFFERTradebyte 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 program40% off fashion and beauty products sold and shipped by Zalando, 30% off Lounge by Zalando, discounts from external partners2 paid volunteering days a yearHybrid working model - work where it works for you within Germany or the UK, with occasional office attendance required for moments that matter. Work from abroad for up to 30 working days a year27 days of vacation a year to start for full-time employeesRelocation assistance available (subject to prior agreement)Family services, including counseling and supportHealth and wellbeing options (including Wellhub, formerly Gympass)Mental health support and coaching availableDrive your development with our training offerings and biannual peer-to-peer reviewRecruiterMarianne Rachingermarianne.rachinger@tradebyte.comPlease note that all applications from this job page must be completed using the online form - we do not accept applications via e-mail. Once reviewed, our recruiters will contact applicants via an official Zalando email address (@zalando.de).In some cases we also work with a selection of headhunters and agencies to fill specific roles. Please note that neither Zalando nor our recruiting partners will ask for any kind of payment to apply for a job or attend an interview.If you have any questions about our recruitment process, please take a look at our FAQ page.ApplySoftware EngineeringOur Software Engineering teams deploy software extensively, managing a broad set of applications and conducting thousands of deployments per week. The Software Engineering team enables Zalando as Europe’s number one multi-brand, digital platform for fashion, beauty, and lifestyle for our partners and customers. As a Zalando Software Engineer, you’ll be part of a community of thousands of colleagues across Europe. Learn MoreSoftware EngineeringAbout ZalandoIt’s the perfect time to join Zalando on our journey to build the leading pan-European ecosystem for fashion and lifestyle e-commerce. Help us offer an inspiring and quality multi-brand shopping experience for fashion and lifestyle products to about 50 million active customers in 25 markets. Or be part of our logistic infrastructure, software or service capabilities to help brands and retailers run and scale their entire e-commerce business, on or off Zalando. Join our Zalando ecosystem, to enable positive change for the fashion and lifestyle industry. Learn more about our cultureCareers HomeOur CultureToggle accordionPerks & BenefitsDiversity & InclusionSustainabilityWhat We DoToggle accordionJob CategoriesEarly CareersWhere We WorkHow We HireBlogAll JobsZalando ShopZalando CorporateZalando LoungeZalando OutletFollow us onLegal NoticePrivacy InformationData Preferences© 2025 Zalando SE All rights reserved.