Software Engineer - Fulfillment Core (all genders)

THE ROLE & THE TEAM Zalando fulfils more than a hundred million customer orders every year and volumes are increasing. Fulfillment Core within Zalando builds and operates systems that are at the core of Zalando’s platform strategy and ensure timely, efficient, and correct delivery of every one of our customers’ 185+ million orders every year.   At Zalando and in Fulfillment Core, we are committed to providing equal opportunities for career advancement and promotions to all employees, following our inclusiveness principles . We welcome applications for both full-time and part-time positions, as we believe in providing flexible work options to support our employees' diverse needs. As a Software Engineer working on backend services in the Inventory domain within Fulfillment Core, you will develop key products that are essential to our fulfillment process. As part of a new team you will collaborate with other engineering teams to provide centralised capabilities around Inventory such as integrating with Third Party Logistics Providers. You will be able to own and shape interesting new projects and influence the future of inventory at Zalando. Our Dortmund Tech Hub is located in the heart of North Rhine-Westphalia which is a diverse state with vibrant business centres, bustling cities and peaceful natural landscapes. The state is home to one of the strongest industrial regions in the world and offers one of the most vibrant cultural landscapes in Europe. WHAT WE’D LOVE YOU TO DO (AND LOVE DOING) Contribute to key projects that influence how inventory is managed at Zalando Collaborate to define the product strategy, roadmap, and backlog of the team, ensuring alignment with our business goals and objectives Engage with various stakeholders to understand the business context and contribute to developing and customising relevant and scalable solutions Manage the end-to-end product development lifecycle, from discovery to execution, adapting focus as needed. Collaborate closely with engineering peers to address this complex problem space Foster and promote an inclusive culture and a diverse team environment Engage in the creation and definition of team processes WE’D LOVE TO MEET YOU IF Programming Language skills : You’re proficient in a Java-based language (e.g., Kotlin) and can quickly learn new technologies. Knowledge of php is a plus, but not required.  Infrastructure skills : You are familiar with cloud-based platforms (like AWS) and relational databases (such as PostgreSQL) Operational Excellence: You know how to maintain and operate complex systems at scale by applying industry best practices around monitoring and alerting Collaborative & Communicative : You work well in cross-functional teams and are skilled at communicating complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Building proactive relationships across departments will be key to your success. Curious & Innovative : You’re…