Staff Back-end Engineer, eBay
3 days a week in office (Dreilinden, Germany)
Leading online marketplace
Job no longer available
Leading online marketplace
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
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
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or similar technical degree, with 9+ years of experience designing and developing highly scalable web applications
- Proven experience building scalable backend systems with Java / Spring Boot
- Experience building RESTful APIs and implementing microservices architectures
- Proficiency in working with relational databases and/or NoSQL databases
- Basic understanding of modern UX frameworks like React.js
- Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git), CI/CD pipelines and knowledge of Agile or Scrum methodologies
- Proficiency in writing and maintaining unit, integration, and end-to-end tests
- Having work experience with Kotlin and Prometheus Query Language is a plus
- EBay requires employees to be present in the Dreilinden office three days per week on average
What the job involves
- We are looking for a Staff Back-end Engineer who will be part of the Global Shipping team and who can help us build exciting products at eBay
- You will be working on new experiences for millions of customers. You will lead the development of modern Java/Spring Boot based web applications by developing system designs, helping define the technical roadmap, guiding the team on all technical aspects, and implementing code
- You will report to a Sr. Manager of engineering, as well as work closely with the wider engineering team of the new engineering hub
- Translate open product problem into a designed cross-component solution
- 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
- Break down the work into meaningful milestones and provisioning estimations
- Develop and maintain server-side applications using Java and SpringBoot
- 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, and other engineers to deliver features and improvements
- 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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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)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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