Junior Software Engineer (all genders)

As a Junior Software Engineer on the Risk & Abuse Management Platform team you will help build the foundational technology that protects our business and customers. We engineer and maintain the robust Machine Learning and Streaming infrastructure that enables the real-time discovery assessment and mitigation of risks from bad actors.

You will work closely with a highly experienced team of 6 engineers receiving direct mentorship as you grow your skills in building scalable real-time backend systems. If you have a solid foundation in software engineering a passion for backend development and a strong desire to learn about ML infrastructure we want to hear from you!

• 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 customizing 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

• Programming Language skills: - Solid foundation in software engineering principles and data structures. Proficiency in at least one backend language (e.g. Java preferred Python Scala Go).A strong willingness and curiosity to learn streaming technologies (Apache Flink) and ML infrastructure
• Infrastructure skills: Familiarity with cloud-based platforms (like AWS) and relational databases (such as PostgreSQL SQLite or Presto/Trino) is a plus.
• Operational Excellence: You have an idea of maintaining and operating 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: Youre always looking for ways to improve the accuracy and efficiency of simulations. Your curiosity drives you to explore new techniques and propose research initiatives that push the boundaries of our simulation capabilities.

INCLUSIVE BY DESIGN

At Zalando our vision is to be the starting point for fashion - one that is inclusive by design. We only assess candidates based on qualifications merit and business needs. We welcome applications from people of all gender identities sexual orientations personal expressions racial identities ethnicities religious beliefs and disability statuses. We only want to know why youre great for this role so please avoid including your picture age and marital status in your CV as well.

We want to provide you with a great candidate experience. Please feel free to inform us of any accommodations you may need so we can best support and assist you throughout the hiring process.

- our diversity & inclusion strategy: employee resource groups: provides a range of benefits heres 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 work model of up to 60% remote work and flexible working times.
• 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 available
• Drive your development through our training platform and biannual peer-to-peer review

Learn all about Zalando and our values here: Experience:

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