Software Engineer - Data Infrastructure (all genders)

Software Engineer - Data Infrastructure   (all genders)

THE ROLE & THE TEAM

As a Software Engineer in our central Google Data Platform team, you will play a critical role in helping maintain and optimise our data infrastructure, specifically focusing on improving our Google Cloud Platform setup. You'll work alongside experienced engineers to ensure our cloud setup is and remains reliable, performant, and cost-effective.

INCLUSIVE BY DESIGN
At Zalando, our vision is to be inclusive by design. And this vision starts with our hiring - 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
Our employee resource groups: https://corporate.zalando.com/en/our-impact/our-employee-resource-groups 

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

• Work within Zalando’s central data infrastructure team, responsible for mission-critical services across the entire Zalando group, as the subject matter expert

• Improve the current deployment and configuration repository

• Monitor system health and performance metrics

• Work closely with data engineers and other stakeholders to understand their requirements and provide technical support

• Collaborate with the team to improve our overall data engineering practices and standards

• Participate in the central 24/7 team

WE'D LOVE TO MEET YOU IF

• You possess hands-on experience with Cloud technologies (preferably GCP)

• You have solid programming skills in Python

• You know how to implement and use REST APIs

• You have experience using Terraform or other IAC tools

• You have basic SQL knowledge (best in BigQuery) to support our stakeholders to improve queries

• Demonstrated experience in analysing and optimising cloud resource usage and costs

• You excel in communication, have a willingness to challenge the status quo, and the ability to train and consult other engineers

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 Zalando Lounge, discounts from external partners

• 2 paid volunteering days a year

• Hybrid working model with 60% (or more) 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 (for Zalando SE)

• Relocation assistance available (subject to prior agreement)

• Family services, including counselling and support

• Health and wellbeing options (including Gympass)

• Mental health support and coaching available

Learn all about Zalando and our values here: https://jobs.zalando.com/en/?gh_src=22377bdd1us