Technical Application Consultant

THE ROLE & THE TEAM

At Zalando, we combine startup energy with the scale of an industry leader, powered by an international team from 140+ nations. We believe diverse perspectives lead to sharper thinking and better results, encouraging everyone to raise the bar, take ownership, innovate and bring their authentic selves to work.

Zalando Bucharest is our newest site, playing a vital role in optimising our AI-driven infrastructure and driving operational efficiency alongside our Berlin headquarters. We’re looking for professionals who thrive on continuous improvement, automation and collaborative problem-solving to help us deliver exceptional customer experiences at scale.

The Technical Application Consultant is responsible for the end-to-end implementation, technical configuration, optimization, and lifecycle management of the enterprise applications.

You will assume technical ownership and oversight for a diverse ecosystem of third-party SaaS solutions and automated integrations spanning Legal Entity Management, Compliance, Internal Audit, Contract Lifecycle Management, and Transaction Monitoring, bridging the gap between technical platform capabilities and corporate risk architectures.

INCLUSIVE BY DESIGN

If you think you have what it takes, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles! 
At Zalando, our vision is to be the leading European technology platform for fashion and lifestyle – one that thrives on diversity and is truly inclusive by design. We believe that diverse teams fuel innovation and creativity.
We actively seek out talent from all backgrounds and try to reduce bias in our hiring and employment processes, focusing on your qualifications, skills and contributions. To support this, we kindly ask that you refrain from including personal details such as your photo, age or marital status in your CV, ensuring a fair and equitable evaluation based solely on your abilities and potential.

We are committed to providing an exceptional and accessible candidate experience for everyone. If you require any accommodations to support you throughout the hiring process, please let us know – we are here to assist you.

Discover more about our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace: https://jobs.zalando.com/en/our-culture/diversity-and-inclusion
 

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

• You’ll support technical ownership and coordination for a diverse suite of Corporate Governance applications to ensure stability and availability, managing software landscapes across Legal, Contract & Signature Management, Compliance & Risk Screening, Audit Infrastructure, and Corporate Ops Platforms.

• You’ll work with senior colleagues to design technical solutions, architectural records, and scalable, cloud-native system integration paths leveraging modern software interaction patterns like REST APIs following a fit-to-standard approach.

• You’ll conduct structured workshops with stakeholders across Finance, Legal, Compliance, and Audit to translate complex process requirements into seamless enterprise system configurations.

• You’ll handle second- and third-level production support requests, troubleshooting system behaviors alongside external vendors or internal engineering teams while maintaining technical records, playbooks, and configuration guides.

WE'D LOVE TO MEET YOU IF…

• You bring proven hands-on experience in cross-functional enterprise SaaS platforms.

• You possess profound knowledge of software integration standards, data-mapping, and interacting with REST APIs to connect decoupled enterprise systems.

• You bring fluency or working literacy in at least one or more programming/scripting languages or infrastructure toolsets (e.g., JavaScript, Python, SQL, Bash/PowerShell, or AWS environments) to handle basic automation and data queries.

• You have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Informatics, or an equivalent combination of relevant technical certifications.

• You possess professional fluency in English (German is an asset) and the confident interpersonal skills required to interact with cross-functional leads, manage ambiguity within evolving regulatory landscapes, and map out clear technical execution plans.

OUR OFFER

• As we build our new office in Bucharest, we are committed to providing a competitive benefits package tailored to local market practices. Please ask your Talent Acquisition Partner to learn more about what we plan to offer at the start:

• 22 days of holiday a year, increasing up to 25 days depending on your tenure (every 3 years)

• Private medical coverage with options to add your family

• Daily meal allowance of 30 RON per working day

• Subsidy of public transport ticket

• Office-first working model (at least 3 days a week)