\nThe opportunity\n\nAs a Big Data Architect at Zalando, you will be in charge of building, scaling and architecting one of the largest big data platforms in ecommerce. You will develop big data solutions, services, and messaging frameworks to help us continuously process our data faster and more effectively. You will challenge our status quo and help us define best practices for how we work. And you will have the freedom to launch your own open source projects, contribute to others’ projects, build internal community around your interests, and strengthen your personal brand—while receiving meaningful support at every step.\n\nWhat we are looking for\n\n\n* A university degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics or comparable subject, with an academic record of high achievement\n\n* Fluency in at least one programming language, such as Python, Java and/or Scala\n\n* Solid knowledge of data structures and applied machine learning techniques\n\n* Demonstrated experience working on time-critical, mass data-processing, parallel data-processing and database initiatives\n\n* Deep knowledge of Hadoop, Cassandra, Spark, MapReduce, Storm, Kafka, and/or other big data technologies and their capabilities\n\n* A passion for working with relational (e.g. PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (e.g. Cassandra, Redis) databases\n\n* Enthusiasm for microservices architectures and RESTful APIs\n\n* Peerless analytical and critical thinking skills\n\n* Creative thinkers who value accountability, goal-setting and focusing on solutions instead of problems\n\n* English language fluency\n\n\n\n\nYour responsibilities\n\n\n* Prototype, design and build a mass data-processing and log data-processing architecture that will supplement to our existing analysis and DWH architecture\n\n* Align multiple teams to support new big data solutions\n\n* Help evaluate and push for the adoption of technologies that are best suited for specific projects\n\n* Share your knowledge via coaching, code reviews, articles and tech talks\n\n* Demonstrate excellent communication skills and act as a liaison between your team and others\n\n\n\n\nWhat you can expect from us\n\n\n* Internal tech talks, skills-building courses and technical “People Leads” who help you achieve mastery\n\n* Personal branding support: From preparing conference talks and blog posts to industry networking Community: hack weeks, movie nights, +70 self-organized tech guilds and more\n\n\n\n\n\n* Competitive salary\n\n* 40% Zalando shopping discount and commuter discount\n\n* Relocation assistance for internationals\n\n\n\n\nAbout Zalando\n\nZalando is Europe’s leading online fashion platform, doing business in 15 markets. Delivering first-class shopping experiences to our +15 million customers requires moving fast — with microservices, Agile processes & autonomous teams — and using cutting edge, open source technologies. We are passionate about what we do and have fun while doing it. And we are willing to experiment and make mistakes: It’s how we grow.\n\nWant to join us? Then go ahead and apply!\n\nIf you need guidance or have any questions about our hiring processes, please contact recruiter Matthias Rempel at
[email protected]. \n\n#Salary and compensation\n
No salary data published by company so we estimated salary based on similar jobs related to Architecture, Java and NoSQL jobs that are similar:\n\n
$70,000 — $115,000/year\n
\n\n#Benefits\n
💰 401(k)\n\n🌎 Distributed team\n\n⏰ Async\n\n🤓 Vision insurance\n\n🦷 Dental insurance\n\n🚑 Medical insurance\n\n🏖 Unlimited vacation\n\n🏖 Paid time off\n\n📆 4 day workweek\n\n💰 401k matching\n\n🏔 Company retreats\n\n🏬 Coworking budget\n\n📚 Learning budget\n\n💪 Free gym membership\n\n🧘 Mental wellness budget\n\n🖥 Home office budget\n\n🥧 Pay in crypto\n\n🥸 Pseudonymous\n\n💰 Profit sharing\n\n💰 Equity compensation\n\n⬜️ No whiteboard interview\n\n👀 No monitoring system\n\n🚫 No politics at work\n\n🎅 We hire old (and young)\n\n
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