Senior Backend 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
- Self-motivated engineer with a demonstrated ability to get things done
- Strong communicator that has demonstrated experience working with engineering and cross-functional partners
- Strong Java programming skills in Java with familiarity with a framework like Spring Boot
- Experience building and leveraging RESTful API’s, GraphQL
- Knows how to apply SOLID principles to write high quality, testable, maintainable code
- An understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
- Bachelor’s degree and 7+ years (or) a MS in Computer Science and 5+ years of software design and front-end engineering experience
Desirable
- Experience developing features for a public facing cloud app at high scale
- Experience working as a Full Stack engineer with a balance of expertise across modern web technologies and backend service code
- Expertise in Node.js + any Javascript framework, HTML and CSS3
- Experience with cross-browser, cross-platform, and design constraints on the web and mobile
- Experience working on data-driven projects using A/B, multivariate or other performance testing strategies
- Familiarity with agile software development methodologies such as Scrum
What the job involves
- EBay's Buyer Experience engineering team is looking for an outstanding Backend Engineer to work on key parts of ebay like the item page, home page, my ebay, global header and growth experiences
- You’ll be 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 trafficked and loved websites
- Our technology stack includes Node.js front end app and Java based back-end
- Design, build, and ship features, experiments and products for millions of eBay users
- Communicate effectively, within the team and across disciplines. Work closely with product managers and designers to craft compelling user experiences
- Contribute meaningfully to our team’s technical and product strategy. We expect all engineers to be active contributors to team success and excellence
- Participate in product reviews and team meetings, providing technical insight. Help scope, estimate, and prioritize between conflicting needs
- Help foster a healthy engineering culture and collaborate with other engineers
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
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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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