Backend Software Engineer, eBay
Leading online marketplace
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Leading online marketplace
1001+ employees
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1001+ employees
Company mission
To connect people and build communities to create economic opportunity for all.
Role
Who you are
- We’re a very collaborative team, we highly value initiative, enthusiasm and passion for building high-quality software
- The problems we are solving are complex, so resourcefulness, desire to learn and openness to change are a must
- BS/BA in Computer Science or related field plus 6+ years work experience or MS with 4 years of relevant experience
- Experience with Java and Kotlin (most of our codebase is written in both)
- Plus to have experience with Scala
- Experience with frameworks (Spring Boot) and deployments on Jenkins + cloud platforms (CI, AWS, Azure is a plus)
- Experience with Maven for build automation tools and package management
- Experience working with GraphQL
- Experience building web applications and RESTful and GraphQL endpoints, queries and mutations
- Huge plus if you have experience with Javascript/TypeScript (React, Angular, Node)
- Experience working with distributed systems, experience with Streaming services like Kafka
- Experience with Jira (or other issue tracking software), familiarity with OpenAPI/Swagger, exposure to the Agile process
- Knowledge of core CS concepts such as common data structures and algorithms
- Code samples from private github repos, side projects, and open source project contributions is a plus
What the job involves
- In this role, you will work closely with designers, product managers and other engineers (iOS, Android, frontend, backend, machine learning) to revolutionize the advertising space for eBay and beyond
- You’ll be working on a variety of the services, tools and components and will be actively involved in all aspects of development
- We work in an agile environment with emphasis on developer empowerment and teamwork
- Design and build high-performing, reliable solutions for high-throughput, distributed systems using a variety of third-party and eBay internal libraries and frameworks
- Integrate closely w/ colleagues in different functional groups and remote offices
- Communicate effectively within your team and across teams
- Contribute to technical conversations and debates, and decide upon approaches and tools to utilize
- Balance strong ownership and teamwork
- Research, innovate, deliver and grow
- We are a close-working group, focused on communication and constant improvement in a regularly changing product environment
- Our team is at the forefront of eBay’s feature products and our work contributes directly to the success of the company
- We work closely with engineers across eBay and around the world. If you enjoy learning and working with skilled engineers from a variety of experiences and walks of life, this is a good place to be
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.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
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
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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