Senior Data Engineer (all genders)

ABOUT TRADEBYTE

At Tradebyte, we work with the biggest players in e-commerce - from trendsetting fashion brands to major online retailers. Our goal is to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered.

We offer flexible work schedules, professional development opportunities, and a real commitment to work-life balance. We embrace diverse perspectives and ensure that every voice is heard and respected, because you’re unique and that matters to us.

As we continue to grow, we’re looking for new colleagues who share our passion. Love what you do - do what you love. Join Tradebyte, an independent company within the Zalando Group!

THE ROLE AND THE TEAM

This role is centered on building a Centralized Data Lakehouse from scratch. The team's mission is to elevate "Data as Exhaust" into "Data as a 1st Class Citizen," focusing on reliable and repeatable insights through high data quality, robust Medallion architectures, and sustainable designs. Key factors for the 2026 strategy include a "Product Mindset" towards data and intense collaboration and knowledge-sharing with the Zalando Data Foundation.

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

Take end-to-end ownership of the Data Refinery, driving the lifecycle from ingestion (CDC) to delivering business-ready data products in the Gold layer.

Design, build, and maintain scalable ELT pipelines utilizing Databricks Delta Live Tables (DLT).

Partner with source system owners to define clear data contracts and uphold robust governance and security standards within the Unity Catalog.

Champion data quality and pipeline reliability by leading technical and root cause analysis.

Foster a collaborative data culture by building strong partnerships with development teams and the Zalando Data Foundation.

WE’D LOVE TO MEET YOU IF

Databricks & Lakehouse Expertise: Experience with the Databricks ecosystem (Unity Catalog, Delta Live Tables) and Delta Lake architecture.

Data Engineering & Spark: Proficiency in Python, Apache Spark (PySpark), and SQL for building scalable, high-performance data pipelines.

CDC & Ingestion: Experience designing and maintaining reliable CDC pipelines from relational databases.

Infrastructure & Cloud (AWS): Knowledge of AWS services (S3, IAM, EC2) and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) using modern CI/CD and Git workflows.

Collaborative Modeling & Communication: Ability to translate business needs into data models and document designs effectively, with strong communication skills to explain technical trade-offs to cross-functional peers.

OUR OFFER

Tradebyte 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.

Employee shares program

40% off fashion and beauty products sold and shipped by Zalando, 30% off Lounge by Zalando, discounts from external partners

2 paid volunteering days a year

Hybrid working model - work where it works for you within Germany or the UK, with occasional office attendance required for moments that matter.

Work from abroad for up to 30 working days a year

27 days of vacation a year to start for full-time employees

Relocation assistance available (subject to prior agreement)

Family services, including counseling and support

Health and wellbeing options (including Wellhub, formerly Gympass)

Mental health support and coaching available

Drive your development with our training offerings and biannual peer-to-peer review