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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Frontend Engineer - ZEOS (all genders) - **Company:** Zalando SE - **Location:** Berlin, Germany - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Automation of Tests, Cloud Computing, Code Coverage, Continuous Integration, Networking Basics, Node.Js, OpenID, Web Application Security, TypeScript, Okta, ReactJS, Webpack, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Deployment Automation, Front End Software Development, Api Gateway - **Published:** July 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://de.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=fcdbf836c281be8d ## About the Role * Experienced Strategic Leader: You bring 3+ years of experience as a Principal Engineer or Solutions Architect, with a proven track record of leading complex, multi-team projects in cloud environments. * Deep Frontend Expertise: You possess expert-level knowledge of the modern web stack (React, TS, Webpack) and have deep experience managing the complexities of Micro Frontends at scale. * Cloud & Infrastructure Knowledge: You are comfortable navigating AWS and Kubernetes and have a strong grasp of networking fundamentals, including reverse-proxies and API gateways. * Security-Conscious Mindset: You have practical experience implementing modern authentication flows (OpenID/Okta) and protecting applications against sophisticated web vulnerabilities. * Agile Champion: You thrive in an Agile environment, owning the full development lifecycle from initial discovery to CI/CD deployment and automated testing. * Empathetic Mentor & Communicator: You excel at translating "tech-speak" for stakeholders and possess the leadership clarity needed to mentor senior engineers through difficult architectural decisions. * Balanced Practitioner: You are a master of delegation and high-level system thinking, but you aren't afraid to get hands-on when a critical technical challenge requires your direct expertise. ## Description * Architect Scalable Ecosystems: Design and drive the technical vision for high-traffic customer portals and internal tools using React, TypeScript, and Node.js. * Master Modular Landscapes: Guide the transition and optimization of our Micro Frontend (MFE) and SPA architectures, ensuring seamless integration across the ZEOS partner landscape. * Bridge Business & Technical Needs: Translate complex business opportunities into Solution Designs that are not only scalable and cost-efficient but also strictly compliant with industry standards. * Support Infrastructure & Security: Guide deployment strategies within AWS and Kubernetes environments, ensuring robust Web Security through the implementation of Okta/OpenID and sophisticated proxy/gateway configurations. * Foster Technical Excellence: Act as a core member of our Principal Community, driving cross-area architectural consistency and elevating development processes through CI/CD, high test coverage, and Design System (DS) maturity. * Align & Empower Delivery: Support multi-disciplinary teams (Engineers, Designers, PMs) and manage high-level stakeholders to ensure project alignment and technical integrity. ## Related Videos - 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