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Data EngineeringAI relevant
Company
Zalando
Location
Remote, Germany
Employment type
Full-time
Seniority
Lead
Primary category
Data Engineering
Posted date
19 Mar 2026
Valid through
18 May 2026
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!
As our Engineering Manager for the Data Enablement Team, you are a player-coach. Your mission is to lead a high-caliber team of Data Engineers in building our Centralized Data Lakehouse from the ground up. We are moving away from fragmented data silos towards a unified, high-quality Data Product architecture.
You will be the driving force behind our technical execution. While you lead the team, you aren't afraid to dive into the architecture or review complex Spark jobs. You ensure that our platform is not just a theoretical concept but a high-performance engine that delivers reliable insights. You will also ensure that we are perfectly integrated into the Zalando ecosystem, maintaining a lean and efficient exchange with their Data Foundation.
Hands-on Leadership: You lead, mentor, and hire a team of Data Engineers. You are a "maker" at heart who leads by example, promoting trunk-based development and high engineering standards.
Platform Execution: You own the delivery of our Data Roadmap. You ensure the successful rollout of our Medallion architecture on Databricks and AWS.
Operational Excellence: You focus on the "run" as much as the "build." You drive initiatives to optimize storage costs and implement automated data retention policies.
Ecosystem Integration: You ensure Tradebyte’s data strategy aligns with the broader Zalando Group standards while maintaining our speed and independence.
Data Contracts & Quality: You work with source system owners (e.g., TB.One) to ensure robust Data Contracts and end-to-end reliability from ingestion to the Gold layer.
Technical Governance: You oversee the Unity Catalog implementation, ensuring security and governance are "built-in" features, not afterthoughts.
The "Maker" Mindset: You have a strong background in Data Engineering and have transitioned into leadership without losing your technical edge. You can still hold your own in a deep-dive technical discussion about Spark optimization or Terraform.
Courageous Leadership: You have the confidence to challenge the status quo. If a process is inefficient or a technical direction is flawed, you speak up. You prioritize building the right solution over the easy one.
Experience with Scale: You’ve built or managed modern Lakehouse architectures (Databricks/AWS) and know how to move from PoC to a stable production environment.
Pragmatic Problem Solver: You prioritize results over perfect slides. You know how to balance long-term architecture with the need for quick wins (like reducing cloud spend).
Clear Communicator: You can translate technical challenges into actionable steps for the team and provide clear updates to internal stakeholders.
Zalando Group Context: Experience in navigating quickly a large group ecosystem is a significant plus.
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 holiday a year to start for full-time employees (+1 day for every calendar year up to 30 days)
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