Software Backend Engineer - Java / Kafka (all genders)

Zalando
Bucharest, Berlin
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Software EngineeringExperience: 4+ yearsSkills: ["Communication","Adaptability","Teamwork","Knowledge sharing","Continuous improvement"]

Design, build, and operate transactional data integration solutions in Zalando’s ERP Engineering department within the Technology Foundation team. Monitor production data pipelines and proactively resolve integration issues. Develop RESTful APIs and event-driven integrations connecting applications and services, while supporting day-to-day operations through troubleshooting and performance improvements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address system integration challenges and continuously improve reliability and efficiency.

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Software Backend Engineer - Java / Kafka (all genders)

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Job Summary

Design, build, and operate transactional data integration solutions in Zalando’s ERP Engineering department within the Technology Foundation team. Monitor production data pipelines and proactively resolve integration issues. Develop RESTful APIs and event-driven integrations connecting applications and services, while supporting day-to-day operations through troubleshooting and performance improvements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address system integration challenges and continuously improve reliability and efficiency.
Location: Bucharest, Berlin
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Software Engineering
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Build and maintain efficient transactional data integration solutions.
  • •Monitor data pipelines and integrations, proactively resolving production issues.
  • •Develop RESTful APIs and event-driven integrations for seamless data exchange.
  • •Support day-to-day operations and maintenance, including troubleshooting and performance improvements.
  • •Collaborate with cross-functional and platform teams to identify and address system integration challenges.

Key Requirements

  • •4+ years of hands-on experience in Java programming.
  • •Solid experience with the Spring framework (Spring Batch is a plus).
  • •Experience building and maintaining RESTful APIs and integration solutions.
  • •Hands-on experience with Kafka (or a similar distributed streaming/event framework).
  • •Strong skills in CI/CD, databases such as PostgreSQL (query tuning), and unit testing/test-driven development.
Experience:4+ years
Skills:CommunicationAdaptabilityTeamworkKnowledge sharingContinuous improvement
Tech Stack:JavaKafkaSpringSpring BatchRESTful APIsCI/CDPostgreSQLUnit testingTest-driven developmentInfrastructure as codeAWSKubernetesEvent-driven integrationsDistributed streaming

Company Brief

Zalando
Zalando operates a leading European online marketplace for fashion and lifestyle products, offering clothing, shoes and accessories from international brands and local labels, plus logistics and marketing services to partner brands and retailers.
Industry: Online Marketplaces
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Berlin, Germany
Founded: 2008
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