Senior Database Engineer, eBay
PostgreSQL
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
- A highly skilled and results-driven Senior PostgreSQL Database Administrator (DBA) and Developer with extensive experience in managing, optimizing, and developing database systems using PostgreSQL
- Proven expertise in database architecture, performance tuning, high availability setups, complex query optimization, and full-stack database development
- A solid track record of implementing innovative solutions, improving system performance, and ensuring the availability and security of mission-critical applications
- PostgreSQL Administration: Expert in installing, configuring, and maintaining PostgreSQL instances in production, staging, and development environments
- Database Performance Optimization: Advanced skills in query optimization, indexing, partitioning, and caching strategies to boost database performance
- High Availability & Disaster Recovery: Skilled in setting up replication (synchronous & asynchronous), failover mechanisms, and backup strategies to ensure maximum uptime and data protection
- Scalability & Load Balancing: Experience in implementing horizontal and vertical scaling techniques, managing large datasets, and balancing loads to improve performance
- Database Security: Ensuring database security through access control, encryption, and regular audits to protect sensitive data and comply with industry standards
- SQL & PL/pgSQL Development: In-depth knowledge of writing complex SQL queries, stored procedures, functions, and triggers for both transactional and analytical applications
- Data Migration & ETL: Expertise in migrating large volumes of data across different PostgreSQL instances and performing ETL operations
- Cloud Infrastructure: Experience in deploying and managing PostgreSQL databases on cloud platforms like AWS (RDS, EC2), Azure, and GCP
- DevOps & Automation: Familiarity with infrastructure as code (IaC), CI/CD pipelines, and automation tools like Ansible, Docker, and Kubernetes for seamless PostgreSQL deployment and management
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science plus 10+ years of experience or MS in Computer Science plus with hands-on experience in programming
- A solid foundation in computer science, with strong competencies in coding, adapting to new technologies
- 8-10 years experience required
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a technical field such as computer science, computer engineering or related field required
- Experience performing in-depth troubleshooting and unit testing with both new and legacy production systems
- Experience in programming and experience with problem diagnosis and resolution
What the job involves
- EBay is seeking a Senior Member of Technical Staff (Database Engineering) for their Data Infrastructure organization, that builds and runs petabyte scale core data platform that powers large scale database, storage, caching and media infrastructure
- This position will have the opportunity to architect, build and operate the next generation distributed database and storage platform that powers some of the most critical systems powering eBay’s global ecommerce business
- You will be responsible for scaling eBay’s core data infrastructure by working closely with other engineers, customers, business partners, and product managers
- Design, develop and deploy robust and scalable software applications/ tools for Database Engineering Team
- Build and implement new experiences, improve existing products and develop new tools powering database infrastructure that supports world’s largest E-Commerce websites at a large scale
- Collaborate with the Database Engineering team to understand their requirements, formulate use cases, and deliver results
- Estimate engineering efforts, prioritize projects, plan implementations, and triage production issues related to tools
- Aggregate information and convert abstract concepts into viable products using Java/Python/Go/Perl Fundamentals. Participate in brainstorming sessions and supply ideas to the team
- Communicate well and take initiative to improve processes and seek opportunities for growth and innovation
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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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
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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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