Hybrid Fullstack Engineer – Frontend Focus

at Zalando

• Job title: Fullstack Engineer – Frontend Focus
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Java, JavaScript, Kotlin, Microservices, React, Redux, TypeScript
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Helsinki, Finland

About the role

• Fullstack Engineer developing scalable frontend systems for Zalando's partner-facing applications. Collaborating with product managers and UX designers to enhance B2B workflows in a hybrid work environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain high-quality, responsive, and scalable frontend systems for our partner-facing web applications
• Collaborate effectively with product managers to refine requirements and with UX/UI designers to translate complex B2B workflows into intuitive, user-friendly interfaces
• Champion best practices in frontend development within the team
• Write clean, modular, and testable code, and mentor other engineers who may be more backend-focused on modern UI standards
• Actively participate in the entire product development lifecycle—from initial concept and design through to development, testing, deployment, and operation
• Proactively identify and solve complex technical challenges, always approaching problems with a 'Partner First' mindset

Requirements

• Proven professional experience in web development with a strong command of React and TypeScript
• Deep and practical understanding of modern JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, CSS3, and the broader ecosystem of web technologies
• Hands-on experience with modern state management libraries (such as Redux, React Query, or Context API)
• Understanding of how to handle complex data flows in data-heavy B2B applications
• Proficient in building responsive and performant user interfaces that deliver seamless experiences across various devices and browsers
• Comfortable navigating backend codebases (e.g., Java, Kotlin)
• Ability to write or modify API endpoints and perform basic database queries
• Proven experience working on backend microservices is a plus
• Good communication and collaboration skills
• Enjoy working in an international and diverse environment with a positive no-job-is-beneath you attitude as a team player
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, meticulous attention to detail, and a proactive, product-oriented mindset

Benefits

• Culture of trust, empowerment and constructive feedback with internal guilds and Employee Resource Groups
• Knowledge sharing through tech talks and open source commitment
• Internal tech academy and blogs
• Product demos, meetups, parties and events
• Competitive salary and employee shares program
• 40% Zalando discount on products sold and shipped by Zalando
• 30% off Zalando Lounge and additional discounts from external partners
• Monthly transport, lunch and recreation vouchers
• Private health insurance and occupational health care services
• Family services
• Free beverages and snacks
• Diverse sports and health offerings
• Centrally located office in Kamppi, Helsinki, with flexible working times
• Additional holidays
• Hybrid working model
• Extensive onboarding, mentoring and training opportunities
• International team of experts to work with