Backend / Full Stack Software Engineer (all genders)

BESTSECRET is the leading European online destination for premium and luxury off-price fashion. The Group offers its members in 28 countries across Europe a superior brand portfolio complemented by a high-end shopping experience. At the same time, BESTSECRET enables its brand partners to clear overstock at scale with minimum visibility and maximum brand equity protection. The unique business model is based on its closed character with an invitation-only customer membership, longstanding brand partner and customer relationships, combined with a tech-focused mindset. BESTSECRET has a strong track record of profitable growth over many years. It generated revenues of EUR 1,533.7 million in 2025 and employs around 2,200 people from over 90 nations. The Group draws on a heritage of 100 years in the textile and fashion industry and today is owned by Permira Funds and the founding families Schustermann and Borenstein.

Backend / Full Stack Software Engineer (all genders)

Join our growing tech hub in Málaga and become part of an international team building a modern, Kubernetes-based supply platform. As a Backend / Full Stack Software Engineer (all genders), you will contribute to developing a solution that automates and optimizes end-to-end purchasing and article onboarding workflows.

In this role, you will support internal buying teams by enabling data-driven, AI-assisted decision-making. Together, we aim to streamline deal preparation, improve assessment accuracy, and generate valuable insights through robust analytics and meaningful KPIs.

Your Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain backend services for our buying platform using Java and Spring Boot.


• Collaborate closely with product managers and designers to deliver features in efficient release cycles.


• Work with cross-functional teams across Tech, Buying, and Business Intelligence.


• Contribute to a collaborative team culture through knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.


• Support architectural decisions and help ensure scalability, performance, and reliability.
  
  

Your Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience with Java and Spring Boot, with a solid understanding of modern backend development principles.


• Familiarity with event-driven architectures (e.g., Kafka) and distributed systems.


• Experience with testing (unit/integration) and CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab).


• Exposure to cloud platforms and container technologies such as Kubernetes.


• Good knowledge of relational databases, ideally PostgreSQL.


• Frontend experience with Vue.js is a plus.


• Interest in data, analytics, or machine learning topics is a plus.


• A hands-on, team-oriented mindset with attention to code quality and maintainability, paired with fluent English skills.

Our Benefits

• Employee discount on our platform


• Access to a corporate benefits platform with discounts on travel, hotels, electronics, and more


• Private healthcare (tax-free), with the option to include your family


• 30 days of paid vacation per year plus local bank holidays


• Hybrid work model (1–2 days per week in the office in Málaga)


• Flexible working hours with core collaboration time (10:00 – 16:00)


• Tailored development opportunities, including “TechFriday” – a monthly day dedicated to learning and innovation


• Reduced working hours in August (summer schedule)


• Choice of equipment: MacBook or Windows laptop

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At BESTSECRET, diversity isn't just a trend – it's our professional philosophy. We are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive workplace where everyone's unique talents and backgrounds are celebrated. Applicants from all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives are welcome to join us in our mission towards a more vibrant and inclusive future.