Job
- Level
- Senior
- Location
- Berlin
- Working Model
- Onsite
- Job Field
- Software, Data
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Contract Type
- Permanent employment
Job Summary
In this role, you will develop complex, scalable software solutions for logistics forecasting, optimize capacity allocation, and implement best practices throughout the development lifecycle.
Job Technologies
Your role in the team
- Join our dynamic Analytics & Forecasting Solutions team, a key part of the Logistics Network Planning department, where you'll be at the forefront of shaping the future of Zalando's logistics operations.
- In this senior role, you will take technical ownership of complex network systems, driving the architectural vision to optimize the smooth and efficient flow of millions of packages across Europe.
- Our team is committed to enhancing logistics forecasts that directly influence the efficiency and performance of all our warehouses and transport teams.
- By architecting, developing, and scaling forecasting and planning software, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring our logistics operations are not only efficient but highly adaptable to changing demands.
- Your work will have a massive, tangible impact on how we manage capacity, allocate resources, and maintain the seamless delivery experience our customers expect.
- Führen Sie das technische Design und die Implementierung von anspruchsvoller Prognose- und Planungssoftware, um die komplexe Kapazitätszuweisung zu optimieren.
- Champion technical excellence by writing scalable, clean, and highly maintainable Python code, while establishing best practices for Logistics Network planning projects.
- Übernehmen Sie die volle Verantwortung für den Entwicklungslebenszyklus von groß angelegten Systemen – von der architektonischen Lösungsplanung und gründlichen Tests bis hin zur nahtlosen Implementierung und Überwachung.
- Partner closely with subject matter experts to translate complex operational challenges into robust technical solutions.
- Act as a technical multiplier by mentoring junior engineers, communicating complex technical concepts to cross-functional stakeholders, and driving project milestones.
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Our expectations of you
Qualifications
- You possess strong capabilities to design, architect, and ensure the delivery of robust, highly scalable, and high-performance distributed systems.
- You have advanced proficiency in Python, SQL, relational data warehouses, ETL design, and data pipeline orchestration.
- You can effortlessly translate business requirements into technical roadmaps and author clear, comprehensive technical documentation.
Experience
- You have 5+ years of professional experience as a Software Engineer, with a proven track record of delivering complex, large-scale systems.
- You have hands-on experience leveraging AI coding assistants (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Claude Code) to accelerate development workflows, combined with the critical thinking skills to rigorously review, debug, and refine AI-generated code to meet enterprise standards.
- You bring deep experience deploying or interacting with machine learning models focused on forecasting, optimization, or advanced planning.
- You have extensive experience with unit, integration, and end-to-end testing, alongside implementing robust CI/CD pipelines.
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What we offer
- Zalando offers a range of benefits, here is an overview of what you can expect.
- 27 days of holiday a year to start for full-time employees (+1 day for every calendar year up to 30 days)
- 40% Rabatt auf Mode- und Schönheitsprodukte, die von Zalando verkauft und versendet werden, 30% Rabatt auf Lounge by Zalando, Rabatte von externen Partnern
- Family support, including counselling and dedicated services for parents and carers
- Betriebliche Altersvorsorge
- Employee Shares Programme
- Health and wellbeing options, including Wellhub
- Mental health support and coaching
- Development through our training platform and biannual peer-to-peer review
- 2 paid volunteering days a year
- Relocation assistance (subject to prior agreement)
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About Your Employer
Zalando SE
Zalando is the leading online fashion platform in Europe, connecting customers, brands, and partners in 17 markets. We offer the latest styles and trends from the best fashion brands around the world, all in one place. With Zalando, you can find the perfect outfit for any occasion, whether you're looking for casual wear, formal wear, or something in between. We also offer a wide range of sizes and styles to suit every customer's needs. Shop with us today and see why we're the leading fashion destination in Europe.
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- Company Type
- Established Company
- Working Model
- Full Remote, Hybrid, Onsite
- Industry
- Trade
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Senior Software Engineer - Analytics & Forecasting Solutions
- Location
- Berlin
- Working Model
- Onsite
- Diversity
- Open for all genders
- English Only
- English only required
