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# Senior Software Engineer - Backend (all genders)

- **Company:** Zalando
- **Location:** Cheltenham, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Software Quality, Django Web Framework, Amazon DynamoDB, Java Development Kit, Java Virtual Machine (JVM), Junit, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, MongoDB, MySQL, NoSQL, E2e Testing, Data Streaming, Systems Integration, Openapi, Flask (Web Framework), Spring-boot, Backend, Kotlin, Pytest, Production Code, Front End Software Development, Restful APIs
- **Published:** August 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=5ba6e446cbbcb612

## About the Role

* A strong foundation or eagerness to deepen expertise in modern JVM languages (Kotlin/Java, JDK 21+) or Python (3.11+), using frameworks like Spring Boot or Django/Flask.
 * Passion for REST API design and OpenAPI, alongside experience with or interest in relational or NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, DynamoDB, MongoDB).
 * Commitment to software quality, with comfort in writing reliable code backed by testing frameworks like JUnit 5, pytest, or E2E automation tools.
 * Proactive, solution-oriented mindset paired with clear communication skills in English, both written and verbal.

## Description

* Design & Develop: Architect and build clean, scalable backend services and platform apps using modern JVM languages (Kotlin/Java, JDK 21+) or Python (3.11+).
 * Collaborate: Partner across Product, Frontend Engineering, and Platform teams to translate complex business challenges into robust APIs, integrations, and data flows.
 * Problem Solve: Collaboratively address technical challenges, using pragmatism and research to continuously improve system resilience, performance, and developer experience.
 * Own Your Work: Take full ownership of features from concept to production, backing your code with comprehensive unit, component, and E2E testing to ensure maintainability.
 * Innovate & Grow: Evolve service architecture, help define system boundaries, and share technical insights as our platform expands.


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