Senior Backend Engineer - Java/Kotlin/Spring Boot

Senior Backend Engineer (all genders) - Java, Kotlin, Spring Boot - LogisticsMenuAll JobsCareers HomeOur CultureToggle accordionPerks & BenefitsDiversity & InclusionSustainabilityWhat We DoToggle accordionJob CategoriesEarly CareersWhere We WorkHow We HireBlogENDEAll JobsSenior Backend Engineer (all genders) - Java, Kotlin, Spring Boot - LogisticsLocationGermany - BerlinContractFull 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. 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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.THE ROLE & THE TEAMLooking to work on a job that has a meaningful impact on millions of customers? Join our Logistics “Core Abilities” Engineering team as a Senior Software Engineer (all genders) and help us deliver a high-performance, stable, auto-scaling software system that will have a direct impact on our customers’ happiness.As a member of our team, you will have the chance to play a critical role in the development of our next-generation warehouse management system, which is responsible for handling the delivery of countless products to our customers. You'll be working alongside a group of talented engineers to create innovative solutions for managing orders, products, and physical entities, as well as processes & tools for workflow management & optimisation of the workflow within our warehouses.We're looking for experienced engineers to join Team Unity and help build the future of logistics.WHAT WE’D LOVE YOU TO DO (AND LOVE DOING)Take end-to-end ownership of ambiguous, high-impact problems - from shaping the technical strategy through implementation, testing, and running it in production.Lead the design, development, and deployment of critical systems relied on by colleagues across our logistics centers, making the architectural trade-offs that hold up at scale.Raise the bar for quality across the team by championing testable, reliable systems, and multiplying your impact through code reviews, technical mentorship, and guidance for other engineers.Design, build, and maintain software architecture for products that evolve while closely collaborating with Engineering Managers and Product Managers to be in line with our overall tech strategy and architectureIteratively test features with stakeholders whilst keeping the big picture in mindAct as a trusted advisor and partner to teams within Warehouse Abilities and external organisations like Returns, Inbound, and Warehouse Algorithms.Drive technical excellence by guiding the team through the challenge of scaling core logistics systems to additional facilities; your deep knowledge will ensure the right architectural decisions are made to handle significantly increased throughput. WE’D LOVE TO MEET YOU IFYou have experience with JVM-based languages like Java and Kotlin. Knowledge of the Spring Boot framework is a must.You can effectively translate ambiguous business requirements into clear technical solutions.You demonstrate a strong sense of ownership and accountability for the reliable operation of production systems and making informed trade-offs regarding scalability and reliability.You can design and build large-scale, distributed systems, applying sound architecture/design patterns, API specifications, and testing practices. You can work confidently with data structures, SQL, and NoSQL. You have experience with logical replication and keeping two architectures in sync, solving complex data problems.You have experience building complex systems that combine transactional data sources with analytical workloads. You have strong problem-solving and communication skills, and can work autonomously within a team.Bonus: you bring hands-on experience with Zalando's Warehouse Management System (Zalos) and its Unit Lifecycle mechanics.OUR OFFERZalando 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.27 days of holiday a year to start for full-time employees (+1 day for every calendar year up to 30 days)40% off fashion and beauty products sold and shipped by Zalando, 30% off Lounge by Zalando, discounts from external partnersFamily support, including counselling and dedicated services for parents and carersCompany pension schemeEmployee shares programmeHealth and wellbeing options, including WellhubMental health support and coachingDevelopment through our training platform and biannual peer-to-peer review2 paid volunteering days a yearRelocation assistance (subject to prior agreement)INCLUSIVE BY DESIGNIf 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!At Zalando, our vision is to be the leading European technology platform for fashion and lifestyle – one that thrives on diversity and is truly inclusive by design. We believe that diverse teams fuel innovation and creativity, and we actively seek out talent from all backgrounds.We actively seek to reduce bias in our hiring and employment processes, focusing on your qualifications, skills, and contributions. To support this, we kindly ask that you refrain from including personal details such as your photo, age, or marital status in your CV, ensuring a fair and equitable evaluation based solely on your abilities and potential.We are committed to providing an exceptional and accessible candidate experience for everyone. If you require any accommodations to support you throughout the hiring process, please let us know – we are here to assist you.Discover more about our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace: https://jobs.zalando.com/en/our-culture/diversity-and-inclusionRecruiterCarolina Gries-Baiercarolina.gries-baier@zalando.dePlease 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. 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