Senior Staff Fullstack Engineer, eBay
3 days a week in office (Kleinmachnow, Germany)
Leading online marketplace
Open for applications
Leading online marketplace
1001+ employees
Open for applications
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 12+ years of experience designing and developing highly scalable web applications
- Having work experience in payments domain is plus
- Proven experience building scalable backend systems with Java
- Strong proficiency in front-end technologies, particularly JavaScript, Node.js, and React.js
- Solid understanding of Java frameworks like Spring Boot or Java EE
- Experience building RESTful APIs and microservices architectures
- Proficiency in working with relational databases and/or NoSQL databases
- Strong command of React.js for building interactive and dynamic user interfaces
- Knowledge of state management tools like Redux, Context API, or similar libraries
- Understanding of front-end performance optimization and responsive design
- Familiarity with Node.js for server-side scripting and integration tasks
- Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and collaborative development workflows
- Proficiency in writing and maintaining unit, integration, and end-to-end tests
- EBay requires employees to be present in the Dreilinden office three days per week on average
- Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines for deploying software efficiently
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Effective communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams
- Eagerness to learn new technologies and adapt to evolving requirements
- Knowledge of Agile or Scrum methodologies and development tools like JIRA or Confluence
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 Senior Staff Fullstack Engineer (d/f/m) who will be part of the Seller Capital Team 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 modern Java/Spring Boot web applications 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 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 culture
- Contribute to the design and development of scalable, secure, and maintainable software solutions
- Participate in architectural discussions to drive system-level decisions and innovative solutions
- Create design documents and technical specifications for key projects
- Develop and maintain server-side applications using Java and Node.js
- Build responsive and dynamic front-end interfaces with React.js & similar frameworks, libraries), adhering to best practices in user experience and accessibility
- Integrate front-end and back-end systems for seamless user experiences
- Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code, following coding standards and guidelines
- Conduct and participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and consistency
- Work closely with product managers, UX designers, and other engineers to deliver features and improvements
- Collaborate with QA and DevOps teams to ensure smooth deployment and operation of services
- Develop and maintain unit, integration, and end-to-end tests
- Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks and system issues
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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