Senior Principal Software Engineer

Location: Berlin, Dortmund, Erfurt, Moenchengladbach, Germany

hirify.global is a leading pan-European fashion and lifestyle e-commerce ecosystem.

Overview

Join a large team of over 200 engineers and product professionals working on critical logistics systems that serve 52 million customers across Europe. Lead the design, development, and operational excellence of large-scale logistics software platforms with a focus on innovation, automation, and AI integration.

What you will do

• Architect and evolve scalable microservice logistics platforms for warehouse and transportation operations.
• Drive innovation by integrating automation, robotics, and AI-driven tools to enhance fulfillment efficiency.
• Define migration strategies and assess technical health for warehouse system expansions.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship across engineering teams.
• Manage multiple complex initiatives from concept to delivery ensuring technical excellence.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with principal engineers, product managers, and stakeholders to unify technical roadmaps.

Requirements

• Proven extensive experience in designing and operating large-scale distributed systems.
• Expertise in software architecture patterns including Distributed Systems and Event-Driven Architecture.
• Strong skills in JVM languages (Java, Kotlin, Scala), cloud-native development (AWS, Docker, Kubernetes), and PostgreSQL.
• Tech-oriented leadership with a history of guiding teams through complex projects.
• Strategic and hands-on mindset with ability to define long-term technical vision.
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills to influence technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Culture & Benefits

• Employee shares program and significant discounts on fashion and beauty products.
• Hybrid work model with up to 60% remote work per week and option to work abroad up to 30 days annually.
• 27 days of vacation, paid volunteering days, and relocation assistance available.
• Family services, health and wellbeing options including mental health support and coaching.
• Continuous development through training platforms and peer-to-peer reviews.