Zalando

Senior Data Engineer (all genders)

Zalando  •  Ansbach, DE (Hybrid)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

ABOUT TRADEBYTE

At Tradebyte, we work with the biggest players in e-commerce - from trendsetting fashion brands to major online retailers. Our goal is to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered.

We offer flexible work schedules, professional development opportunities, and a real commitment to work-life balance. We embrace diverse perspectives and ensure that every voice is heard and respected, because you’re unique and that matters to us.

As we continue to grow, we’re looking for new colleagues who share our passion. Love what you do - do what you love. Join Tradebyte, an independent company within the Zalando Group!

THE ROLE AND THE TEAM

This role is centered on building a Centralized Data Lakehouse from scratch. The team's mission is to elevate "Data as Exhaust" into "Data as a 1st Class Citizen," focusing on reliable and repeatable insights through high data quality, robust Medallion architectures, and sustainable designs. Key factors for the 2026 strategy include a "Product Mindset" towards data and intense collaboration and knowledge-sharing with the Zalando Data Foundation.

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

  • Take end-to-end ownership of the Data Refinery, driving the lifecycle from ingestion (CDC) to delivering business-ready data products in the Gold layer.
  • Design, build, and maintain scalable ELT pipelines utilizing Databricks Delta Live Tables (DLT).
  • Partner with source system owners to define clear data contracts and uphold robust governance and security standards within the Unity Catalog.
  • Champion data quality and pipeline reliability by leading technical and root cause analysis.
  • Foster a collaborative data culture by building strong partnerships with development teams and the Zalando Data Foundation.

WE’D LOVE TO MEET YOU IF

  • Databricks & Lakehouse Expertise: Experience with the Databricks ecosystem (Unity Catalog, Delta Live Tables) and Delta Lake architecture.
  • Data Engineering & Spark: Proficiency in Python, Apache Spark (PySpark), and SQL for building scalable, high-performance data pipelines.
  • CDC & Ingestion: Experience designing and maintaining reliable CDC pipelines from relational databases.
  • Infrastructure & Cloud (AWS): Knowledge of AWS services (S3, IAM, EC2) and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) using modern CI/CD and Git workflows.
  • Collaborative Modeling & Communication: Ability to translate business needs into data models and document designs effectively, with strong communication skills to explain technical trade-offs to cross-functional peers.

OUR OFFER

Tradebyte 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 a year
  • Hybrid working model - work where it works for you within Germany or the UK, with occasional office attendance required for moments that matter.
  • 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 with our training offerings and biannual peer-to-peer review
Zalando

About Zalando

Welcome to Zalando. Here’s some key info about us:

Our position and vision:

- We’re Europe’s leading online platform for fashion and lifestyle.

- Founded in Berlin in 2008, we bring head-to-toe fashion to more than 50 million active customers in 25 markets; offering clothes, footwear, accessories, and beauty.

- We're building the ecosystem for fashion and lifestyle ecommerce.

Our offering:

- Our assortment of international brands ranges from world-famous names to local labels

- Our platform is a one-stop fashion destination for inspiration, innovation, and interaction

- As Europe’s most fashionable tech company, we work hard to find digital solutions for every aspect of the fashion journey: for our customers, partners, and friends of our brand.

- Our logistics network with 12 centrally located fulfillment centers allows us to efficiently serve our customers throughout Europe, supported by warehouses in Italy, France, Poland, and Sweden with a focus on local customer needs.

Our beliefs:

- Our ambition is to combine our passion for self-expression through fashion with our unwavering commitments to sustainability and D&I

- We promote an inclusive corporate culture that welcomes different perspectives and brings together people from diverse backgrounds. We want to ensure a non-discriminatory and supportive working environment for each of our employees to thrive. It’s a journey that all teams are on together, centered around the values we uphold.

- We believe that our integration of fashion, operations, and online technology gives us the capability to deliver a compelling value proposition to both our customers and fashion brand partners.

Industry
Retail & Ecommerce
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Berlin, DE
Year Founded
2008
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