Full Stack Staff Software Engineer, eBay
Leading online marketplace
Job no longer available
Leading online marketplace
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
1001+ employees
Company mission
To connect people and build communities to create economic opportunity for all.
Role
Who you are
- A Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field with 8+ years of experience, or a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science with 10+ years of experience with software design and development
- Solid foundation in computer science with strong competencies in data structures, algorithms, OOPs, and OOA/D
- 6+ years of experience in software development using Java, SOAP, RESTful Web Services and Kotlin
- Proven knowledge knowledge of front-end frameworks like React.js, Vue.js, Ember.js
- Strong experience in developing data-driven applications using an industry standard RDBMS, NoSQL, and ElasticSearch
- Strong experience in designing, and building highly scalable and available back-end systems and services for large web sites
- Experience with agile development methodologies, Test Driven Development (TDD) and CI/CD
What the job involves
- We are the Buyer Growth team in the Buyer Experience Organization
- Our team is looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to work on one of eBay’s key growth strategies
- The focused category initiative, where there is an opportunity to have an immediate impact on the growth of the marketplace while elevating the experience for buyers and sellers alike working with a world class team of engineers, designers, product managers, and analysts to create great products that make a difference on one of the world’s most visited and loved websites
- You will design, define implement highly scalable, performant distributive systems and collaborate with architects, product management, engineering and operations teams to developer innovative solutions alignment to development goals and principles
- Independently lead complex technical initiatives within and beyond your team
- Responsible for one or more large functional areas possessing in-depth knowledge and expertise
- Change agency to set high bar and up level across teams on culture, process and engineering practices. Empower teams through effective collaboration, knowledge sharing, and tool building
- Identifying areas of opportunity in the application for improving engineering velocity, reliability and scalability
- Engineering support, release, and on-call responsibilities for an "always-on" 24/7 site
- Define, design, and implement highly scalable, resilient and performant distributed systems
- Evangelize and communicate your design, methods, and results to a community of developers, analysts, and product managers
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 Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Few 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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