We Are Redefining How People Approach Their Health
ZOE is the science and nutrition company leading a movement to transform the health of millions.
We exist because the food we eat is making us sick. Most of what we are taught about food is wrong.
ZOE runs the world’s largest nutrition science study to find scientifically proven solutions.
Our randomized controlled trial of ZOE proves that if you eat the right food for your body, you can feel healthier in weeks and be on track for more healthy years.
ZOE can change the way you eat, feel, and live. We host world-leading scientists on our podcast and bring proven science to your plate with Daily30+, our 30+ plant supplement.
Over 100,000 people rely on ZOE Membership, our personalized nutrition program, to make smarter food choices. ZOE Membership turns complex science into clear step-by-step actions, helping you improve your health with every meal.
ZOE means life — and you can change your life with food.
Visit our career page and become a ZOEntist 🚀
👥 About the Team
The E-Commerce team is integral to the success of ZOE. Our team is composed of an engineering manager, four engineers, a designer and a product manager. We build software solutions to guide potential customers from initial curiosity about ZOE and their health, all the way to purchasing and product delivery, by offering them insights on the science behind our products and how they can change lives.
We guide customers from product discovery to purchase, subscription management, and product delivery, providing insights into the science behind ZOE. We collaborate closely with marketing, legal, operations, finance, analytics, and customer support, as well as other engineering teams, to find the best solutions for both the business and our potential customers.
Our team owns the full customer acquisition lifecycle, pricing, payment processing and subscription management as well as fulfillment systems spanning over in-house solutions as well as external partners. We work in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment where A/B testing and data driven decision making is the norm, combining external platforms and in-house solutions to add value rapidly while minimising new technical debt.
💼 About the Role
We’re looking for a mid-level Full-Stack Software Engineer to help us build and scale our e-commerce solutions. You might have 2-4 years of experience, have shipped a few things, and are eager to continue growing your skills in a supportive, high-trust team.
Our tech stack includes Kotlin, Python, TypeScript, React, Next.js, Docker, and Kubernetes on GCP. You don’t need to know it all—what matters most is your ability to learn, collaborate, and solve problems effectively.
As a Series B startup, we value adaptability and a willingness to take ownership. If you’re looking for a place where you can have a real impact, grow quickly, and work with a team that supports your development—we’d love to hear from you!
🚀 About Our Stack
🔙 Backend: Kotlin / Spring Boot, Python / FastAPI
🎨 Frontend: TypeScript, React, Next.js. Headless CMS, Design systems.
🚀 CI/CD: ArgoCD, GitHub Actions
☁️ Infrastructure: GCP, Kubernetes, Terraform, Grafana
📊 Data: Postgres, dbt, BigQuery, Airflow, Hex
🚀 You’ll be…
- Working across our Kotlin and Python back-end services and TypeScript, React, and Next.js front end
- Contributing to a self-organising team with high levels of trust, collaboration, and psychological safety
- Writing clean, testable, and maintainable code, ensuring frequent and reliable releases
- Partnering with stakeholders to shape solutions and solve real business problems
- Keeping accessibility, performance, and responsiveness at the forefront of development
- Breaking down complex problems into manageable, efficient solutions
🌟 We think you would be great if you…
- Have experience with at least one part of our tech stack and are eager to learn the rest
- Are proactive, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-ambiguity environment
- Enjoy collaborating with engineers, designers, product managers, and business stakeholders
- Apply a growth mindset to Software Craftsmanship and best practices and apply that to the team, as well - changing its practices autonomously
- Prefer an outcome-driven approach rather than being tied to specific technologies
🎖️ Things that are not a hard requirement, but will really make you stand out
- Experience integrating payment processors (we use Stripe)
- Previous work in startups or fast-paced environments
- Familiarity with DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure as code
- Knowledge of accessibility best practices and performance optimisation
- Experience building internal tools for ops, fulfilment, marketing, or finance
- Strong CSS skills and a passion for bringing designs to life
- Experience developing and improving design systems
- Excitement about running customer-facing experiments
📢 Our Hiring Process
- Stage 1: Talent Acquisition Screen:
- Stage 2: Hiring Manager Screen:
- Stage 3: Technical Interviews
- Stage 4: Final Round Interview
A conversation with our Talent team to learn more about you and share insights into ZOE and the role.
A deep dive into your experience and your aspirations to establish whether the job is a good match on both sides.
Async Communication Exercise – A take-home task to assess your asynchronous communication on everyday technical topics.
Technical Interview – Meet with some of our engineers to work on a technical task in a collaborative environment.
System Design Interview – Showcase how you design scalable and efficient systems.
Behavioural Interview – Discuss values, collaboration, problem-solving, and impact with the hiring manager and a cross-functional partner.
The experience, skills, and attributes listed above reflect what we believe will contribute to success in this role. If you're passionate about ZOE and the opportunity, but don't meet 100% of the criteria, we still encourage you to apply. We are committed to supporting growth and are happy to offer upskilling opportunities where possible.
At ZOE, we are committed to offering competitive and equitable compensation that reflects the value of each role and aligns with regional labor market standards. Our approach to compensation goes beyond just base salary — we offer a comprehensive package that includes base pay and stock options, ensuring that every team member is rewarded for their contributions to the company’s growth and success.
We believe that building a thriving team requires not only providing fair and competitive compensation but also fostering an environment where success is shared collectively. Our total compensation package is designed to support the well-being of our employees, recognise their individual contributions, and empower them to grow alongside ZOE.
At ZOE we understand the significant role our benefits play in motivating, inspiring and safeguarding our employees' well-being. Our benefits strategy is thoughtfully designed to echo our mission and values, recognising the diverse needs arising from different life stages of our ZOEntists.
Our approach to benefits takes an inclusive and flexible view of both personal and professional growth. From competitive health insurance and wellness packages to inclusive parental policies, building connection, and tailored professional development programs, we've got you covered.
At ZOE, we continue to build a benefits package that invests in our team members’ long-term personal and professional growth and wellbeing, adding to this list as it evolves.
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive team where every individual can bring their authentic self to work. We believe that this is key to our success and are dedicated to positively impacting the tech industry. As part of our commitment to equal opportunities, we encourage candidates from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. We ensure a respectful and inclusive environment for all and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, marital status, disability, or age. If you require any accommodations during the interview process, please feel free to inform us, and we will make every effort to support your needs.
