Senior DevOps Engineer (all genders) at Zalando

Ansbach, Bavaria, Germany

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

E-commerceIndustries

Requirements

6–8 years of experience as an experienced and highly collaborative engineer
Strong experience with the LAMP stack (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP/Python)
Experience working as a Platform Engineer or DevOps Engineer within an agile organization
Demonstrated ability to use tools like AWS, Kubernetes, Aurora, Docker, CI/CD, Python, Chef, and Terraform to build robust, scalable, user-focused solutions
Solid experience with observability tools such as Elastic, Prometheus, etc
Profound understanding of DevOps practices and development productivity topics
Strong growth mindset and track record of independently driving X-as-a-Service solutions
Take ownership of work – from understanding requirements to implementation, testing, and maintenance
Strive for continuous improvement, standardization, and best practices
Knowledge in software development, quality assurance, or product management (plus)
Fluent in English

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain solutions that optimize the global engineering platform to maximize value for users
Push the global engineering platform to be reliable, robust, and state-of-the-art
Work with engineering teams to find the balance between operational excellence and new initiatives that bring value to users
Support questions and inquiries related to the global engineering platform, including CI/CD tools, AWS landscape, and other systems
Facilitate engineering teams in adopting DevOps practices and promoting a “you build it, you run it” culture
Oversee day-to-day operation and maintenance of core infrastructure, ensuring stability, security, and optimal performance
Manage and scale infrastructure with a focus on the LAMP stack in cloud environments, leveraging AWS, Docker, and Kubernetes for efficient deployment, container orchestration, and infrastructure automation

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

LinuxApacheMySQLPHPPythonAWSDockerKubernetesCI/CD

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What experience level is required for the Senior DevOps Engineer role?

The role requires 6–8 years of experience as an experienced and highly collaborative engineer.

What are the key technical skills needed for this position?

Strong experience with the LAMP stack (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP/Python) is required, along with AWS, Kubernetes, Aurora, Docker, CI/CD, Python, Chef, Terraform, and observability tools like Elastic and Prometheus.

Is remote work or flexible scheduling available?

We offer flexible work schedules.

What is the company culture like at Tradebyte?

Tradebyte fosters a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered, with flexible schedules, work-life balance, diverse perspectives, and a 'you build it, you run it' DevOps culture in an agile team.

What makes a strong candidate for this DevOps role?

A strong candidate has 6-8 years of experience, strong LAMP stack skills, proficiency in AWS, Kubernetes, Docker, CI/CD, and observability tools, a growth mindset, takes ownership, and speaks English fluently.

Zalando

European online fashion retail marketplace

About Zalando

Zalando operates as a major e-commerce platform in Europe, focusing on fashion and lifestyle products. It allows customers to shop for a wide variety of clothing, shoes, and accessories from both established and emerging brands through its website and mobile app. The platform generates revenue by selling products directly to consumers and earning commissions from third-party sellers who list their items on Zalando. A key feature of Zalando is its commitment to providing a smooth shopping experience, which includes free delivery and returns, a large selection of products, and personalized recommendations. Zalando Plus, a premium membership program, offers additional benefits like faster shipping and exclusive deals. The company distinguishes itself from competitors by investing in technology and logistics to enhance customer satisfaction and streamline operations.

Berlin, GermanyHeadquarters

2008Year Founded

$149.8MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Consumer Software, Consumer GoodsIndustries

10,001+Employees