Senior Software Engineer - Inventory Distribution (all genders)Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.THE ROLE & THE TEAMZalando fulfills more than a hundred million customer orders every year, and volumes are increasing. Fulfillment Core within Zalando builds and operates systems at the core of Zalando’s platform strategy, ensuring timely, efficient, and correct delivery of our 185+ million orders annually.Enabling order fulfillment involves complex processes, including warehouse location planning, stock placement, process optimization, and capacity management, all while balancing various targets.As a Senior Software Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in transforming Zalando's supply chain by enhancing customer experience and tackling complex challenges. You will develop financially viable self-serve products using Optimization or Simulation techniques in collaboration with Applied Scientists. Working with a talented team in Fulfillment Core, you will drive innovation and resilience in our supply chain operations.Our Berlin campus in Friedrichshain offers inspiring views of the Spree river and East Side Gallery. Berlin has shaped our business, and it’s a vibrant, diverse city perfect for a new experience.WHAT WE’D LOVE YOU TO DO (AND LOVE DOING)Collaborate with Operations Research scientists, Applied scientists, and Analysts to develop applications supporting complex mathematical models for optimal product placement, considering network constraints.Implement and maintain mathematical models in production with our applied scientists.Engage with stakeholders to understand goals and challenges in fulfillment.Utilize a cloud-based tech stack including AWS, JVM, Kubernetes, Databricks, and Python.Contribute to other product initiatives across the business unit.Participate in our community of Engineers through meetings, guilds, and mentoring.WE’D LOVE TO MEET YOU IFYou have extensive experience designing, developing, and operating data-intensive production systems.You are experienced with JVM-based languages (Java, SpringBoot) and building distributed systems.You understand microservice architecture, REST, event-based systems, and API design.You are familiar with CI/CD, container/orchestration tools like AWS, Kubernetes, Docker, and data tools like SageMaker, Databricks, Airflow.You have worked with optimization solvers and have discrete event simulation experience.You are eager to collaborate with Operations Research or Applied scientists on mathematical models.You are self-motivated, responsible, and eager to learn.You possess strong communication and stakeholder management skills and can manage dependencies.You are fluent in English and can communicate complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences.OUR OFFERZalando offers a range of benefits, including employee shares, discounts, volunteering days, hybrid work, remote options, vacation days, relocation support, family services, health and wellbeing options, mental health support, and development opportunities.INCLUSIVE BY DESIGNOur vision is to be a leading, inclusive European fashion and lifestyle ecosystem. We assess candidates solely on qualifications and merit, welcoming applicants of all identities and backgrounds. Please inform us of any accommodations needed during the hiring process.Learn more about our diversity & inclusion strategy: Website DetailsSeniority level: Mid-Senior levelEmployment type: Full-timeJob function: OtherIndustries: Technology, Internet, Retail, IT Services & ConsultingReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Zalando by 2x. #J-18808-Ljbffr