Fullstack Software Engineer – Logistics Engineering Automation

Zalando

. Participate in requirements refinement, technical design, implementation, testing, deployment, and operational monitoring in an agile environment .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeErfurt • GermanyMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in backend engineering with a strong focus on Java and Spring Boot, alongside practical experience in frontend development using Vue.js and Node.js. Proficient in building and consuming RESTful APIs within a microservices architecture and applying modern engineering practices in an agile environment.

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Java DevelopmentSpring Boot FrameworkRESTful API DevelopmentVue.js Application DevelopmentRelational Database Management

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Hard Skills

JavaSpring BootVue.jsNode.jsRESTful APIsPostgreSQLEvent-Driven ArchitectureAI-Assisted Development ToolsDockerCI/CD Pipelines

Soft Skills

Pragmatic Problem-SolvingAnalytical ReasoningEffective Communication

Tools & Technologies

GitHub CopilotModern IDE AssistantsKubernetesCloud EnvironmentsMicroservices Architecture

Industry Keywords

Agile EnvironmentWarehouse Management SystemOperational MonitoringAutomated Devices IntegrationCross-Functional Team Collaboration

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudDockerJavaJavaScriptKafkaKubernetesMicroservicesNode.jsPostgresSpringSpring BootSpringBootVue.js

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Participate in requirements refinement, technical design, implementation, testing, deployment, and operational monitoring in an agile environment
Implement and maintain robust services bridging physical automation equipment with core warehouse business logic
Write clean, testable, and well-documented software following team standards, API-first principles, and modern engineering practices
Use modern developer tooling, including AI coding assistants, to streamline development, test authoring, and troubleshooting
Participate in code reviews and share knowledge within the team
Collaborate with Product Managers and Senior Engineers to deliver pragmatic solutions
Work approximately 80% on backend engineering and 20% on frontend interfaces and internal operator tooling
Participate in operational support, monitoring, and incident handling for owned production services
Contribute to development and enhancement of Zalando's next-generation warehouse management system
Build integrations for automated devices, external hardware systems, conveyor systems, item and parcel sorters, and transport robots

Requirements

What you’ll need

Solid hands-on experience with Java and the Spring Boot framework
Practical experience building web applications using Vue.js, Node.js, and modern JavaScript
Working experience developing and consuming RESTful APIs within a microservices architecture
Practical knowledge of Relational Databases (e.g., PostgreSQL)
Foundational understanding of or high interest in Event-Driven Architecture (EDA) and cloud-based message queuing systems (e.g., Kafka)
Basic knowledge and practical usage of AI-assisted software development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, modern IDE assistants, or LLM-based developer tools)
Basic experience with Docker, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud environments
Exposure to Kubernetes is a welcome bonus
Consistent application of testing methods (unit, integration, contract testing)
Pragmatic problem-solving attitude and strong analytical reasoning
Comfortable communicating technical details within an international, cross-functional team

Benefits

Comp & perks

27 days of holiday a year to start for full-time employees (+1 day for every calendar year up to 30 days)
40% off fashion and beauty products sold and shipped by Zalando
30% off Lounge by Zalando
Discounts from external partners
Family support, including counselling and dedicated services for parents and carers
Company pension scheme
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)