Job detail for Full-Stack/Frontend Software Engineer

THE ROLE & THE TEAM

Our team in the Zalando Payments Risk Management department is dedicated to building sophisticated fraud detection and prevention tooling that optimize workflows for our customers, while feeding high-quality data back to our machine learning models.

In this role, you will take ownership of building and operating user-facing services that span from incorporating AI-based inputs, annotating orders for signs of fraudulent behavior to managing late order cancellations.

By successfully reducing financial losses and supporting broader risk assessment strategies, you will see a direct link between your daily work and the financial health of the entire company.

Learn more about our Software engineer team https://jobs.zalando.com/en/what-we-do/software-engineering and how we work together https://jobs.zalando.com/en/where-we-work

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

• You’ll product engineer across modern frontends, and deliver accessible, , form-heavy React experiences using TypeScript, MUI, React Hook Form/Zod, and Vite

• You’ll turn user and customer feedback into usable workflows with clear validation, resilient error states, and discoverable data interactions.

• You’ll work with various stakeholders to understand business context, and support the implementation of a solution and measure it against success criteria (e.g. customer feedback)

• You’ll deliver secure, compliant solutions by designing and implementing orchestration processes and workflows, ensuring all solutions strictly adhere to non-functional requirements and regulatory constraints like GDPR or DORA

• You’ll act as a proactive team player by spearheading documentation and knowledge sharing, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and providing best of class usability and extensibility.

• You’ll take ownership of the full software lifecycle, utilizing AI and automation to streamline workflows and improve code health, while identifying opportunities to integrate with broader internal systems and front-ends.

WE’D LOVE TO MEET YOU IF

• You have 3+ years of experience in designing frontend systems using React, Typescript, and connecting writing well-structured, observable, and maintainable code covered by automated tests that are rolled out to production in small and safe iterations.

• You communicate clearly with product managers and engineering peers to clarify requirements, proactively resolving ambiguity and solving complex technical challenges.

• You demonstrate a customer-centric approach and pragmatism, taking ownership of your solutions to ensure they deliver tangible business value.

• You possess a proactive, self-driven mindset, exhibiting passion for continuous learning and identifying opportunities to improve existing workflows.

• You support your team’s growth by providing constructive feedback in code reviews and actively sharing knowledge to foster technical excellence.

NICE TO HAVE

• Experience with Vite, Zod, or complex state management libraries, as well as integration with restful APIs and event-driven systems.

• A background in highly regulated environments like fintech or risk-management software.

• A track record of spearheading documentation initiatives within your engineering team.

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.

• 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)

INCLUSIVE BY DESIGN

If you think you have what it takes, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles!

At Zalando, our vision is to be the leading European technology platform for fashion and lifestyle – one that thrives on diversity and is truly inclusive by design. We believe that diverse teams fuel innovation and creativity, and we actively seek out talent from all backgrounds.

We actively seek to reduce bias in our hiring and employment processes, focusing on your qualifications, skills, and contributions. To support this, we kindly ask that you refrain from including personal details such as your photo, age, or marital status in your CV, ensuring a fair and equitable evaluation based solely on your abilities and potential.

We are committed to providing an exceptional and accessible candidate experience for everyone. If you require any accommodations to support you throughout the hiring process, please let us know – we are here to assist you.

Discover more about our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace: https://jobs.zalando.com/en/our-culture/diversity-and-inclusion