THE ROLE & THE TEAM As a Software Engineer in the Data and Process Engineering department, you are part of the central Zalando Technology Foundation (ZTF), which supports a variety of Zalando business areas. You contribute to designing and developing solutions that automate hundreds of Zalando processes. You will support different types of data and system integration developments. Join our talented team of Software Engineers and contribute to the ongoing success of our Data and Process Engineering department INCLUSIVE BY DESIGN At Zalando, our vision is to be inclusive by design. And this vision starts with our hiring - we do not discriminate on the basis of gender identity, sexual orientation, personal expression, ethnicity, religious belief, or disability status. You are welcome to leave out your picture, age, or marital status from your application. We only assess candidates on their qualifications and merit. We want to provide you with a great candidate experience. Feel free to inform us of any accommodations you may need, so we can best support you throughout the hiring process. do.BETTER - our diversity & inclusion strategy: https://corporate.zalando.com/en/our-impact/dobetter-our-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy Our employee resource groups: https://corporate.zalando.com/en/our-impact/our-employee-resource-groups WHAT WE’D LOVE YOU TO DO (AND LOVE DOING) Design and implement efficient transactional data integration solutions Develop and maintain RESTful APIs to ensure seamless data exchange between applications and services Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and address system integration challenges Optimize and troubleshoot system performance to ensure efficient and reliable operations in production environments WE'D LOVE TO MEET YOU IF… 3 years hands-on experience in Java programming In-depth knowledge of Spring framework, with additional experience in Spring Batch considered a plus Proven experience with Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) processes Hands-on experience with Kafka or a similar distributed programming framework Proficiency in working with databases, such as PostgreSQL, including experience in database design, optimization, and query performance tuning Familiarity with AWS and Kubernetes (K8s) is considered an advantage Strong expertise in unit testing and test-driven development Familiarity with "infrastructure as code" best practices and tools Excellent communication skills with the ability to adapt to different contexts and audiences Team player mentality with a willingness to share knowledge within and across teams If 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 OUR OFFER Zalando 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 program 40% off fashion and beauty products sold and shipped by Zalando, 30% off Zalando Lounge, discounts from external partners 2 paid volunteering days a year Hybrid working model with 60% remote per week, actual practice is up to each team to best support their collaboration Work from abroad for up to 30 working days a year 27 days of vacation a year to start Relocation assistance available (subject to prior agreement) Family services, including counseling and support Health and wellbeing options (including Gympass) Mental health support and coaching are available Learn all about Zalando and our values here: https://jobs.zalando.com/en/?gh_src22377bdd1us