Senior Principal Software Architect (all genders)

At Tradebyte you work hand in hand with the biggest players in e-commerce - from hip fashion brands to big online shops. We offer you an open work structure and an incomparable team spirit. We believe that work and passion are compatible and for that we offer the appropriate surroundings. With continuous growth, we are looking for new colleagues who share our passion for work. Love what you do - do what you love. Become part of Tradebyte, an independent company within the Zalando Group!

As the Senior Principal Software Architect for the Marketplaces area, you will oversee the technical direction across multiple teams, ensuring scalable architectures, high-quality engineering standards, and operational excellence. This is a senior leadership role where you'll guide system design, mentor engineers, and influence technical strategy to shape the future of Tradebyte's marketplace technology.

1. Lead architectural decisions across the Marketplaces area, ensuring systems are scalable, secure, and aligned with long-term business objectives and tech strategy.
2. Drive the transition from monolithic to service-oriented systems, ensuring modularity, maintainability, and robust documentation.
3. Partner with Engineering Management and Product stakeholders to align technical strategies with business priorities, influencing decision-making at a strategic level.
4. Mentor and coach engineers across teams, fostering professional growth and embedding engineering best practices such as CI/CD, incident management, and operational excellence.
5. Actively participate in hands-on reviews of system designs and implementations, addressing complex challenges and ensuring architectural consistency across the organization.

You'll play a decisive role in shaping an agile, fast-growing, international company and be supported by an open-minded working environment.

Competitive salary package, employee share shop, 40% Zalando shopping discount (30% Zalando Lounge).

You'll be given various learning and development opportunities to enhance your professional development.

Flexible working hours, home office options.

27 vacation days per year that increase up to 30 days, volunteering time off and several sabbatical options after 2 years.

We'll help you commute to the office with zero emissions: through a rented company bike or by charging your electric car at our e-charging station.

Access to additional German or English classes to improve your language skills.

Visa support for our foreign employees.

A variety of health offers to support your well-being, as well as free beverages and fruits.