Zalando DX Organisation

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00 Introduction
01 There are 100s of technology organisations, including many emerging startups in Berlin. What makes Zalando opportunity stand apart from others?
02 What are some most essential non negotiable competences that Zalando would look for in a candidate; irrespective of the specifics of a role?
03 Can you give some instances or initiatives relating to closing of gender disparities in the workforce for Zalando?
04 How do you ensure there are equal opportunities for all genders in your organization?
05 As a Software Developer, what are the possible long term and personal development opportunities for me in Zalando? What are some of the professional/ learning platforms and opportunities that Zalando offers?
06 Some companies tend to favor GCP(Google Cloud Platform) over AWS. Do you plan to migrate from AWS to GCP?
07 Is DX the whole tech unit of Zalando or just part of it?
08 Can you describe a typical work day for a Software Engineer at Zalando?
09 How would you describe the communication of tech employees between themself? Technical / work related communication i mean. Is it more direct or it goes up/down the chain ?
10 How has covid affected the business?
11 How important is open-source for Zalando and does the company encourage developers to contribute to some or create their own for the tech community?
12 Are there any hackathons conducted internally and are employees encouraged to go speak at conferences?
13 Is it possible to work remotely for people who are really interested in the work and can't move to Berlin?
14 What are strategies for resolve conflicts between differents teams?
15 Conclusion

Find your play at Zalando’s Digital Experience (DX) Organisation!

Become part of the DX Organisation and take on some of the industry’s most fascinating challenges. The matters that our teams solve are manifold, complex and captivating – from creating moving and personalised shopping experiences, to refining the mechanics of storytelling, to forging lifelong relationships with our customers. The impact of the DX teams is immense!

We invite you to learn more about the structure of the DX organisation, its various teams and the unique technical challenges they solve. Join us, meet tech professionals behind the organisation’s ambitious projects, and get insight into their work.

Meet the speakers

Bhuvana Vijayan
Head of Engineering, Profile & Personalisation / Discover Engineering
Malte Appeltauer
Head of Engineering, Engineering & Data Science / Pricing Forecasting Engineering
Noor Ul Ain
Software Engineer, PACE/ Category Experience Engineering
Archana Raveendran
Senior Talent Acquisition Partner, Zalando Talent Acquisition

Zalando is on a journey to become Europe’s Starting Point for Fashion. A leading online platform for fashion, Zalando connects customers, brands and partners across 17 markets. At Zalando Technology, we drive top-grade digital solutions for fashion, logistics, advertising and research, bringing head-to-toe fashion to more than 35 million active customers.

At Zalando’s DX Organisation, we have the opportunity to change how people shop for fashion. We create meaningful, rewarding experiences, helping people define their style and express themselves through fashion. At Zalando, we want to empower people to express themselves, shaping a world where everyone feels accepted. Through promoting sustainability and inclusivity, we aim to change the fashion industry for the better.

At the current moment, as the COVID crisis has demonstrated the importance of empathy in the workplace, we aim to further reinforce our culture of support and understanding. That’s why we are dedicated to providing a healthy working environment that welcomes many perspectives and backgrounds. We have teams dedicated to supporting family-friendliness through work/life balance initiatives and PME family services. Through our mentorship programs, ERGs and communities of practice, we aim to encourage and empower our employees. Our employee resource groups of the Women’s Network and Women in Technology work to support the advancement of women’s careers, and as a company, we strive for women to reach a representation of at least 40% on the top six leadership levels by the end of 2023.