Senior Media Data Engineer

Senior Media Data Engineer

About the Role

Zalando’s Media Team within the Marketing department is seeking a Senior Media Data Engineer to join their dynamic team. As a Senior Media Data Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in developing automation tools to launch high-budget brand awareness and consideration campaigns. This position is integral to our in-house Media team and reports to the Engineering Manager.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve internal tools and products associated with advertising systems.
• Optimize campaigns and automate creative procedures.
• Transform data and establish custom databases that link to advertising platforms to generate real-time ads.
• Work with various internal and external APIs, including graphAPI (Meta), Google Drive API, Google DV360 API, YouTube API, TikTok API, and more.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to extract webshop data from internal APIs into custom databases.
• Construct specialized databases containing product details for real-time ad updates across multiple platforms.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in full-stack development with a tech stack that includes Python, Golang, NodeJS, JVM languages for backend, and ReactJS for frontend.
• Knowledge of relational databases (PostgreSQL) and solid SQL skills.
• Experience with analytical tools like Google Analytics, Microstrategy, BigQuery, and their APIs.
• Proficient in version control systems (Git).
• Experience with cloud-based deployment and development (AWS, Google Cloud, Kubernetes, Containerisation).
• Knowledge of RestAPI, GraphQL.
• Basic knowledge of ML/AI approaches and tools.
• Experience in Software/Solution Architecture and building high-load systems is a plus.
• Previous experience with advertising systems (Facebook, Google ads, DV360, Smartly) is a plus.

Soft Skills

• Self-starter, quick learner, and highly motivated team player.
• Strong interpersonal and time management skills.
• Empathy towards end-users and stakeholders.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously while delivering quality work.

Product Methodologies

• Well-versed in agile software development methodologies, specifically Scrum Sprint.
• Ability to create a product roadmap and collaborate with stakeholders to achieve desired business outcomes.

Analytical Skills

• Expertise in prioritizing the product backlog using both qualitative and quantitative data.
• Enable the product team to track relevant metrics that inform a data-driven product strategy.

Our Offer

• Employee shares program.
• 40% off fashion and beauty products sold and shipped by Zalando.
• 30% off Zalando Lounge, discounts from external partners.
• 2 paid volunteering days a year.
• Hybrid working model with 60% (or more) remote per week.
• Work from abroad for up to 30 working days a year.
• 27 days of vacation a year to start.
• Relocation assistance available (subject to prior agreement).
• Family services, including counseling and support.
• Health and wellbeing options (including Gympass).
• Mental health support and coaching available.

Join Zalando, Europe’s leading online platform for fashion and lifestyle, and be part of a team that drives digital solutions for fashion, logistics, advertising, and research.