Software Engineer (Kotlin) - Transport Planning Optimization (all genders)
Zalando SE
Location
Berlin, BERLIN
Salary
Not disclosed
Posted
6 days ago
Language
🇬🇧 English✓ verified
Work mode
onsite
Relocation
Not mentioned
Job description
Zur Jobsuche Startseite Stellenangebot: Software Engineer (Kotlin) - Transport Planning Optimization (all genders) bei Zalando SE Das Wichtigste im Überblick Besondere Merkmale Arbeitsort Berlin Angebotsart Arbeit Anstellungsart Vollzeit Beginn ab sofort Berufsbezeichnung Softwareentwickler/in Info zur Bewerbung Vormerken Notiz / Status Notiz hinzufügen Bitte anmelden, um diese Funktion zu nutzen. Bewerbungsstatus hinzufügen Bitte anmelden, um diese Funktion zu nutzen. PDF / Drucken Teilen Veröffentlichungsdatum: Vor 6 Tagen veröffentlicht Stellenbeschreibung THE ROLE & THE TEAMAs a Software Engineer in the Transport Planning Optimization team within the Logistics Technology department, you will design and implement crucial systems that power the efficient delivery of millions of items to our customers. Our Berlin-based team is dedicated to building and continuously improving a robust Transport Management System. Your work will focus on creating intelligent, scalable solutions that optimize transport plans, from initial forecasts and scheduling to final execution and settlement, leveraging real-time data and advanced algorithms. You will have a huge impact on the performance and cost-effectiveness of Zalando's Logistics while continuously growing your fullstack skillset in a collaborative, learning-focused environment. Find out more about our Software engineer team: https://jobs.zalando.com/en/what-we-do/software-engineering INCLUSIVE BY DESIGNIf you think you have what it takes, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles! At Zalando, our vision is to be the leading pan-European ecosystem for fashion and lifestyle e-commerce – one that thrives on diversity and is truly inclusive by design. We believe that diverse teams fuel innovation and creativity, and we actively seek out talent from all backgrounds. We actively seek to reduce bias in our hiring and employment processes, focusing on your qualifications, skills, and contributions. To support this, we kindly ask that you refrain from including personal details such as your photo, age, or marital status in your CV, ensuring a fair and equitable evaluation based solely on your abilities and potential. We are committed to providing an exceptional and accessible candidate experience for everyone. If you require any accommodations to support you throughout the hiring process, please let us know – we are here to assist you. Discover more about our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace: https://jobs.zalando.com/en/our-culture/diversity-and-inclusion WHAT WE’D LOVE YOU TO DO (AND LOVE DOING)Designing, developing, deploying, operating, and improving performant, fullstack software solutions using Kotlin for the backend and TypeScript with React for the frontend, directly impacting the efficiency and cost of the transport planning optimization processes at Zalando Logistics With your expertise, help plan our sprints and roadmaps by breaking down new and existing feature requests into manageable stories and tasks. Implement and fully test new features before deploying them to production using a continuous delivery model of deployment Collaborating with other teams and stakeholders to align on timelines and priorities of new features to ensure smooth and uninterrupted operations Continuously improving the code base and your skillset as a software engineer, as well as helping your colleagues to do so WE’D LOVE TO MEET YOU IFYou have proven professional experience as a software engineer in JVM-based languages, with proven proficiency in Kotlin, and an understanding of SQL and high-performance database architectures. You have some experience with modern frontend development using TypeScript and React. You not only have proven experience with integrating APIs but also in designing and implementing them as part of a microservice landscape deployed on cloud architectures/platforms You have a strong sense of reliability, of responsibility, and ownership. Entrepreneurial & analytical thinking add to your excellent communication skills and willingness to share knowledge You have experience in all parts of the software development life-cycle, from understanding the requirements to software development, build, test, deployment, and operations OUR OFFERZalando provides a range of benefits, here’s an overview of what you can expect. Ask your Talent Acquisition Partner to learn more about what we offer. 27 days of holiday a year to start for full-time employees (+1 day for every calendar year up to 30 days) 40% off fashion and beauty products sold and shipped by Zalando, 30% off Lounge by Zalando, discounts from external partners Family support, including counselling and dedicated services for parents and carers Company pension scheme Employee shares programme Health and wellbeing options, including Wellhub Mental health support and coaching Development through our training
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