Android Engineer, eBay
3 days a week in office (Kleinmachnow, Germany)
Leading online marketplace
Job no longer available
Leading online marketplace
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
3 days a week in office (Kleinmachnow, Germany)
1001+ employees
Company mission
To connect people and build communities to create economic opportunity for all.
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or similar technical degree, with 7 years of experience designing and developing Android applications
- In-depth experience in translating requirements into scalable and future-proof software architectures. Broad knowledge of design patterns and technologies used in designing Android applications
- Proficiency and hands-on experiences in Android development using Java and Kotlin
- Working knowledge of tools such as Jira, Git, Android Studio, debugging and profiling is required
- Experience integrating with web services using HTTP / JSON / OpenAPI / TCP/IP, as well as knowledge about databases
- EBay requires employees to be present in the Dreilinden office three days per week on average
What the job involves
- We are about to launch a brand-new engineering hub in Germany
- Several new engineering teams within the area of payments will be created from scratch in our Dreilinden office close to Berlin
- We are looking for a Software Engineer - Android (d/f/m) who will be part of one of these new teams and who can help us build exciting products for our financial services at eBay
- You will be working on new experiences for millions of customers, such as supporting our sellers in understanding finances better and enabling seamless business operations
- You will lead the development of new features for the eBay Android application by developing system designs, helping to define the technical roadmap, steering the team on all technical aspects, and implementing code
- You will report to a Senior Manager of engineering, as well as work closely with the wider engineering team of the new engineering hub
- It’s a unique opportunity to be part of a new team based on a collaborative, transparent and highly technical team cultu
- Understand requirements of new products and translate these requirements into a scalable software architecture
- Implement features for the eBay Android app
- Assure delivery of high-quality software by setting up robust CI/CD pipelines, designing and writing tests, contributing to code reviews and code debugging, and by writing documentation
- Own major features from design phase to coding, testing, deployment and support
- Become a domain expert of the highly complex ecosystem of payments within eBay
Our take
Founded in 1995 as an online auction platform primarily catering to collectibles, eBay quickly emerged as a pioneer in connecting buyers and sellers in the digital realm. This early success propelled eBay to become to globally recognized leader it is today.
In the present landscape, eBay competes with industry giants like Amazon within the C2C eCommerce sector. However, eBay distinguishes itself by fostering an environment where businesses can cultivate and promote their brands on the platform, offering a tailored, community-driven experience for both sellers and buyers. By championing small businesses, eBay attracts sellers and socially conscious consumers, positioning itself in stark contrast to Amazon's corporate image.
The rising consumer interest in sustainability has presented economic opportunities for eBay, particularly as younger demographics gravitate toward purchasing pre-owned items. in response, eBay has directed its marketing efforts toward Gen Z customers and formed partnerships with cultural phenomena like Love Island, further solidifying its appeal among contemporary audiences.
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Insights
Some candidates hear
back within 2 weeks
13% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company benefits
- Comprehensive and competitive health and wellness program designed to meet your unique needs.
- We strive to provide programs that help support both mind and body, including quality healthcare insurance, wellness programs and preventative care.
- Stock Purchase Plans
- Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
- Stock Awards
- Life Insurance and Disability Benefits
- Credit Union Memberships
- Balancing work & life - eBay believes in providing you with the opportunity to be your best self in your professional and personal life. In addition to supporting flexible workstyles including hybrid and remote, eBay offers 4 weeks of paid sabbatical time for every 5 years of service
- Giving back to our community - We provide our employees around the globe with opportunities to have a positive impact on their local communities. Through the eBay Foundation, our company matches donations to eligible nonprofits up to $10,000 per employee per year. And our employee-led volunteer groups organize local giving and volunteering activities throughout the world
Company HQ
Greylands, San Jose, CA
Articles
Leadership
Jamie Iannone
(CEO, not founder)Studied at Princeton and Stanford University. Held executive roles at Walmart, Barnes & Noble, and The Children's Place, before becoming CEO of eBay in April 2020.
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