Sr. Front End Software Engineer, eBay
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Leading online marketplace
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Leading online marketplace
1001+ employees
Open for applications
More information about location
1001+ employees
Company mission
To connect people and build communities to create economic opportunity for all.
Role
Who you are
- Technical expertise, curiosity, dedication, pride, respect, teamwork and good communication skills needed
- We expect solid computer science fundamentals, a strong drive for results, thrives on continuous innovation, dreams big, self-starts, learns fast, gets things done while having fun
- Prefer a B.S. or M.S degree in Computer Science or related field with 8+ years of proven experience in building large-scale web based distributed systems
- Proficient in Web/Frontend technologies and frameworks like Node.js, HTML5, CSS3 with LESS or SASS, JavaScript, Ajax, streaming technologies
- Proficient in JavaScript concepts of scopes, prototype inheritance, closures, promises, async and await, shared memory etc
- Solid CSS3 skills with layouts, media-queries, responsive design, gradients, transitions, positioning, flex, box models, floating and block elements, inlining, preprocessors etc
- Hands on frontend testing skills using frameworks such as Mocha/Chai, use of mocks/spies/stubs, code coverage and CICD integrations
- Must have a solid understanding of defining REST based interfaces and have a good understanding of storage technologies (relational and NoSQL)
- Expertise with Security, Accessibility, Site Speed optimization, Cross-browser /Cross-platform UX Design
What the job involves
- In the eBay Stores and Social team, you will be an integral member of a growing organization that inspires passion, courage, and inventiveness, crafting the future of global commerce and making an important, positive impact on millions of eBay sellers and shoppers around the world
- We are seeking a Staff Front End Software Engineer with proven experience of developing rich web applications to millions of users to join our Seller Experience team to be responsible for architecture, design and delivery of critical seller and buyer facing features and use the standard methodologies in UI development
- Collaborate closely with peers, Architects, Product Managers, Business Analysts, Quality Engineers, and Operations teams to develop innovative solutions that meet functional and non-functional standards and expectations
- Be involved in development, testing, release, triage, bug fix, documentation and work in an Agile environment. Use of tools like JIRA, Git, CICD and other internal eBay tools on a regular basis to prioritize work and deliver features
- Deliver world class web experiences for sellers using modern web technologies while maintaining high quality, reusability, performance and other front end standard methodologies
- Bring mastery in Frontend development, become comfortable with all the layers of multi-tier applications to craft complete solutions and maintain products
- Participate in technical design and code reviews and provide feedback to other specialists on the team
- Estimate engineering efforts, roadmap planning and be responsible for operational processes, such as automation and controls, to help with efficiency and quality of both manual and technical operations
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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