(Senior) Software Engineer

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

E-commerce, Fashion, BiotechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess over 6 years of experience in Data Engineering, demonstrating a proven ability to build scalable and reliable systems. Expertise in Spark/PySpark, including performance tuning and optimization, is essential. Strong hands-on experience with workflow orchestration tools like Apache Airflow and Databricks for scalable data processing is required. Proven experience in designing and implementing data quality frameworks and defining data SLOs is necessary, along with excellent communication and collaboration skills. Bonus points for experience with data modeling, data governance, and real-time streaming technologies.

Responsibilities

The Senior Data Engineer will design, build, and optimize scalable data pipelines using Spark, Databricks, and Airflow. They will drive operational excellence by stabilizing core infrastructure, re-architecting complex systems, and reducing operational drag. Responsibilities include implementing and owning robust data quality frameworks, championing best practices for trustworthy data products with defined SLOs, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to define data ownership boundaries and streamline the data lifecycle. The role also involves driving the strategy for the data storage layer, including evaluating and implementing modern table formats like Delta Lake.

Skills

Spark

Databricks

Airflow

Data Pipelines

Data Quality

Machine Learning

Data Platform

ETL

Data Engineering

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