Senior Software Engineer - Frontend (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

As a software engineer in one of our core product teams, you’ll help shape the modern evolution of our technology. We’re building scalable, high performance software that powers thousands of brands and retailers across Europe.

You’ll contribute to a growing ecosystem designed for resilience, speed and customer impact. If that sounds exciting, we’d love to talk!

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

As a key member of our engineering team, you will drive the development of our user-facing features. You'll take ideas from concept to production, ensuring we build scalable, high-quality, and user-friendly applications.

• Design & Develop: Architect, build, and maintain clean, efficient, and reusable code using modern React and TypeScript.

• Problem Solve: Take a proactive approach by suggesting, researching, and implementing solutions to complex technical challenges.

• Collaborate: Work closely with Product Management and Design to refine requirements and with your team to design robust technical solutions. You'll translate ambiguous ideas into practical features.

• Own Your Work: Take full ownership of the features you build, including writing comprehensive unit and component tests to ensure quality and long-term maintainability.

• Innovate & Improve: Always look for opportunities to make things better, whether it's enhancing the user interface, improving performance, or mentoring other engineers. Your creativity and attention to detail will be key.

• Align & Lead: Act as a technical leader within your team and on cross-team projects, helping to align on solution designs and driving significant deliverables forward.

WE'D LOVE TO MEET YOU IF

Proven ability and experience developing modern SaaS applications with React and Typescript

• Technical Skills:

  • Demonstrable experience with modern React

  • Good knowledge of JavaScript, CSS, & HTML

  • Strong proficiency in TypeScript

  • Experience with fetching and caching tools like React Query

  • A solid understanding of REST API principles and Open API

• Quality & Testing:

  • You have experience with unit and component testing using frameworks like Jest and React Testing Library

  • You have experience with E2E Tests using Playwright or Cypress

• Mindset & Communication:

  • You have a proactive approach, constantly suggesting and finding solutions

  • Your creativity and attention to detail drive you to improve everything you touch

  • You have a very good command of English (written and spoken)

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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