Software Engineer - Fulfillment Core (all genders)

Description

You will work on backend services for the inventory domain in the company's fulfillment team, which builds and runs the systems behind customer order delivery.

The company fulfils over 100 million customer orders a year, and volumes keep rising. The systems must deliver each of the 185+ million yearly orders on time, efficiently and correctly.

The team is new. You will work with other engineering teams to build central inventory capabilities, such as integrations with third-party logistics providers.

The role is based at the Dortmund tech hub in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to key projects that shape how the company manages inventory.
• Work with the team to set its product strategy, roadmap and backlog, keeping them aligned with business goals.
• Talk with stakeholders to understand the business context, then help design and tailor scalable solutions.
• Own the product lifecycle from discovery through delivery, adjusting priorities as needed, and work closely with engineers on this complex problem space.
• Help build an inclusive culture and a diverse team.
• Help create and define the team's processes.

Requirements

• You are proficient in a Java-based language such as Kotlin and learn new technologies quickly.
• Knowledge of PHP is a plus, but not required.
• You are familiar with cloud platforms such as AWS and relational databases such as PostgreSQL.
• You know how to run complex systems at scale, following industry best practices for monitoring and alerting.
• You work well in cross-functional teams and can explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Building proactive relationships across departments is central to succeeding in the role.
• You look for ways to make simulations more accurate and efficient, explore new techniques, and propose research initiatives that extend what simulations can do.

Conditions

Hybrid model with up to 60% remote work and flexible working hours.

You may work from abroad for up to 30 working days a year.

Full-time and part-time applications are both welcome.

Relocation assistance is available, subject to prior agreement.

The company assesses candidates only on qualifications, merit and business needs, and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds.

Benefits

• Employee shares programme.
• 40% off fashion and beauty products sold and shipped by the company, 30% off its Lounge sale, and discounts from external partners.
• 2 paid volunteering days a year.
• 27 days of vacation a year to start.
• Family services, including counselling and support.
• Health and wellbeing options, including Gympass.
• Mental health support and coaching.
• Training platform and biannual peer-to-peer reviews to drive your development.