Senior Software Engineer Backend (all genders)

ABOUT TRADEBYTE

At Tradebyte we work with the biggest players in e-commerce - from trendsetting fashion brands to major online retailers. Our goal is to create a workplace where everyone feels valued supported and empowered.

We offer flexible work schedules professional development opportunities and a real commitment to work-life balance. We embrace diverse perspectives and ensure that every voice is heard and respected because youre unique and that matters to us.

As we continue to grow were looking for new colleagues who share our passion. Love what you do - do what you love. Join Tradebyte an independent company within the Zalando Group!

Youll build resilient backend services core platform applications and high-throughput integrations that power Europes top e-commerce brands at scale. We focus on scalable APIs and seamless data transfer giving you the technical autonomy to solve complex engineering challenges and directly enhance our platform ecosystem. If you thrive on high-impact systems and modern engineering practices this is where youll make a real impact.

• Design & Develop: Architect and build clean scalable backend services and platform apps using modern JVM languages (Kotlin/Java JDK 21) or Python (3.11).

• Collaborate: Partner across Product Frontend Engineering and Platform teams to translate complex business challenges into robust APIs integrations and data flows.

• Problem Solve: Collaboratively address technical challenges using pragmatism and research to continuously improve system resilience performance and developer experience.

• Own Your Work: Take full ownership of features from concept to production backing your code with comprehensive unit component and E2E testing to ensure maintainability.

• Innovate & Grow: Evolve service architecture help define system boundaries and share technical insights as our platform expands.

WED LOVE TO MEET YOU IF

• A strong foundation or eagerness to deepen expertise in modern JVM languages (Kotlin/Java JDK 21) or Python (3.11) using frameworks like Spring Boot or Django/Flask.

• Passion for REST API design and OpenAPI alongside experience with or interest in relational or NoSQL databases (e.g. PostgreSQL MySQL DynamoDB MongoDB).

• Commitment to software quality with comfort in writing reliable code backed by testing frameworks like JUnit 5 pytest or E2E automation tools.

• Proactive solution-oriented mindset paired with clear communication skills in English both written and verbal.

OUR OFFER

Tradebyte 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 Lounge by Zalando discounts from external partners

• 2 paid volunteering days a year

• Hybrid working model - work where it works for you within Germany or the UK with occasional office attendance required for moments that matter.

• Work from abroad for up to 30 working days a year

• 27 days of vacation a year to start for full-time employees

• Relocation assistance available (subject to prior agreement)

• Family services including counseling and support

• Health and wellbeing options (including Wellhub formerly Gympass)

• Mental health support and coaching available

• Drive your development with our training offerings and biannual peer-to-peer review