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Software Engineer, API

Zalando

Hybrid
Berlin
Full-time
Senior
5+ yrs
Salary not listedPosted 26m ago

Real job — pulled straight from Zalando’s careers page · Verified October 10, 2026 · No reposts.

Job description

Zalando is hiring a Software Engineer, API — a full-time, based in Berlin role. Apply directly on Zalando's careers page below.

Software Engineer - Fashion Store API (all genders)

Location: Berlin

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

THE ROLE & THE TEAM 

As a Software Engineer in the Domain GatewayTeam, you will ensure the seamless connection of clients and backends through the Fashion Store API and ensure effective performance of the system. You will continuously improve our stakeholder’s productivity and developer experience while optimizing the architecture of the API . The product portfolio that you will help getting better every day includes:

  • Fashion Store API (GraphQL)

  • Nova (Feature Flagging and Experimentations platform)
  • PR review and support process

  • Qkeep (tool to manage GraphQl queries)

INCLUSIVE BY DESIGN

At Zalando, our vision is to be inclusive by design. And this vision starts with ourhiring - we do not discriminate on the basis of gender identity, sexual orientation, personal expression, ethnicity, religious belief, or disability status. You are welcome to leave out your picture, age, or marital status from your application. We only assess candidates on their qualifications and merit. 

We want to provide you with a great candidate experience. Feel free to inform us of any accommodations you may need, so we can best support you throughout the hiring process. 

do.BETTER - our diversity & inclusion strategy:

https://corporate.zalando.com/en/our-impact/dobetter-our-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy

WHAT WE’D LOVE YOU TO DO (AND LOVE DOING)

  • Develop, improve and maintain features that help the FashionStore API being performant, cost-efficient and simple to integrate with

  • Take ownership for parts of the user experience and guide engineers to adopt our products.

  • Closely collaborate within the team and with stakeholders to identify potentials to optimize our processes and tools.

  • "You build it, you run it" approach: experience managing services end-to-end, from developing to deploying to monitoring and incident support.


WE’D LOVE TO MEET YOU IF…

  • Backend Software Engineer with 5+ years of professional experience in API programming and architecture and resolver implementations

  • You know how to connect Frontend request to various Backend services - especially in a microservice environment

  • Strong experience in Node.js and GraphQL, knowledge in Python and/or Go is nice to have but not a must

  • Experience with modern deployment tools and continuous integration/delivery processes to deploy new features reliably and quickly.

  • Good understanding of System Fundamentals (Caching, Security, CI/CD, Kubernetes)

  • Commitment to do On-call ~once every 2 month

OUR OFFER

Zalando 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.

  • 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 per year

  • Hybrid working model with up to 60% remote per week, actual practice is up to each team to best support their collaboration

  • 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 through our training platform and biannual peer-to-peer review

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Frequently asked questions

What skills are required for Software Engineer, API at Zalando?

The required skills for Software Engineer, API at Zalando include: Node.js, GraphQL, Python, Go, Kubernetes, CI/CD, API.

What is the seniority level for Software Engineer, API at Zalando?

Software Engineer, API at Zalando is a Senior level position.

How do I apply for Software Engineer, API at Zalando?

You can view the full description and apply for Software Engineer, API at Zalando on EchoJobs: https://echojobs.io/job/zalando-software-engineer-fashion-store-api-all-genders-kgmjl.