ABOUT TRADEBYTE
At Tradebyte you work hand in hand with the biggest players in e-commerce – from hip fashion brands to big online shops. We offer you an open work structure and an incomparable team spirit. We believe that work and passion are compatible and for that we offer the appropriate surroundings. With continuous growth, we are looking for new colleagues who share our passion for work. Love what you do – do what you love. Become part of Tradebyte, an independent company within the Zalando Group!
THE ROLE & THE TEAM
As a Principal Software engineer you will drive the technical strategy and execution of scalable, reliable, and maintainable software systems in our Brand Experience, elevating technical excellence and fostering a culture of innovation.
WHAT WE’D LOVE YOU TO DO (AND LOVE DOING)
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Within your team, you lead the design and implementation of scalable, efficient solutions that meet business requirements.
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Drive the transition from a monolithic to a microservices-based system, ensuring each service is scalable, maintainable, and well-documented.
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Act as the primary technical consultant in the team for Product and Engineering Management, engaging in project planning and decision-making before project initiation.
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Identify and resolve engineering challenges at the team, or area level, driving improvements with support from senior colleagues, principals, and architects.
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Actively contribute to the Engineering Community, setting standards, advocating for technology choices, and championing talent development through mentoring and coaching Software Engineers.
WE'D LOVE TO MEET YOU IF
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You have extensive experience in software engineering, primarily focused on PHP and MySQL, additional experience with Java is a must.
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Experience in architecting and optimising systems for web platforms that require high availability and performance, particularly in the context of e-commerce.
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Proficiency in architectural and software development patterns, with the ability to apply and share this knowledge with peers and junior engineers.
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Strong experience with cloud technologies, particularly AWS.
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Experience with monolith rebuild projects and service-oriented architecture is highly desirable.
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Fluent in English, with excellent domain-specific communication skills.
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Ability to simplify complex technical topics for business stakeholders.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US
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You’ll play a decisive role in shaping an agile, fast-growing, international company and be supported by an open-minded working environment
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Competitive salary package, employee share shop, 40% Zalando shopping discount (30% Zalando Lounge)
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You’ll be given various learning and development opportunities to enhance your professional development
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Flexible working hours, home office options
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27 vacation days per year that increase up to 30 days, volunteering time off and several sabbatical options after 2 years
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We’ll help you commute to the office with zero emissions: through a rented company bike or by charging you electric car at our e-charging station
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Access to additional German or English classes to improve your language skills
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Visa support for our foreign employees
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A variety of health offers to support your well-being, as well as free beverages and fruits
Top Skills
What We Do
Welcome to Zalando. Here’s some key info about us:
Our position and vision:
- We’re Europe’s leading online platform for fashion and lifestyle
- Founded in Berlin in 2008, we bring head-to-toe fashion to more than 50 million active customers in 25 markets; offering clothes, footwear, accessories, and beauty
- Our vision is to become The Starting Point For Fashion.
Our offering:
- Our assortment of international brands ranges from world-famous names to local labels
- Our platform is a one-stop fashion destination for inspiration, innovation, and interaction
- As Europe’s most fashionable tech company, we work hard to find digital solutions for every aspect of the fashion journey: for our customers, partners, and friends of our brand.
- Our logistics network with 12 centrally located fulfillment centers allows us to efficiently serve our customers throughout Europe, supported by warehouses in Italy, France, Poland, and Sweden with a focus on local customer needs.
Our beliefs:
- Our ambition is to combine our passion for self-expression through fashion with our unwavering commitments to sustainability and D&I
- We believe that our integration of fashion, operations, and online technology gives us the capability to deliver a compelling value proposition to both our customers and fashion brand partners.
