Staff Software Engineer, eBay
3 days a week in office (Dreilinden, Germany)
Leading online marketplace
Open for applications
Leading online marketplace
1001+ employees
Open for applications
3 days a week in office (Dreilinden, Germany)
1001+ employees
Company mission
To connect people and build communities to create economic opportunity for all.
Role
Who you are
- Proven experience designing and developing highly scalable web applications (Payments domain experience is plus)
- Strong proficiency in Java, particularly frameworks like Spring Boot or Java EE. & front-end technologies, particularly JavaScript, Node.js, and React.js
- 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
- Familiarity with Node.js for server-side scripting and integration tasks & front-end performance optimization
What the job involves
- We are looking for a Senior Staff Software Engineer 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
- Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code, following coding standards and guidelines & code reviews
- Develop and maintain unit, integration, and end-to-end tests & also able to identify and resolve performance bottlenecks/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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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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