iOS Technical Lead at eBay

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

eBay Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Ecommerce, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • 10+ years proven experience in designing, building, refactoring and releasing rich client software using industry standard patterns
  • Experience with iOS Xcode, Swift, SwiftUI, debuggers (e.g. Charles), revision control systems (e.g. Git) and bug tracking (e.g. Jira). TCA is a plus
  • Experience in integration with backend APIs (REST/GraphQL)
  • Proven ability to lead the development of multiple features of an application and coordinating cross-team consensus and delivery of a product release
  • Experience with TDD, pairing, code reviews, and other techniques to maintain high-quality code and resiliency
  • Advocacy of automated testing, continuous delivery, and software quality across the software development life cycle
  • Proven track record in successfully delivering large scale enterprise-wide solutions, from design to development to testing to production
  • Open to having a few iOS engineers report to you; people management experience is a plus
  • Preferred experience with Swift’s Combine framework: Functional programming, reactive software architecture, decoupled APIs, TCA architecture
  • Excellent understanding of S.O.L.I.D principles and the ability to apply them

Responsibilities

  • Native iOS app development and converting ideas, designs and requirements to concrete stable production builds
  • Understand and implement iOS specific design patterns
  • Develop and iterate within a lean, fast-paced Engineering team
  • Attracting, recruiting, hiring, and retaining a team of native iOS engineers
  • Growing your team through coaching, mentoring, and consistent one-on-one conversations
  • Leading agile development processes, including planning, implementation, testing, demos, and retrospectives for your team
  • Getting into the details, investigating issues, writing code, performing code reviews, and prototyping new solutions
  • Providing expert feedback for code quality, performance, scalability, system architecture, and engineering methodologies
  • Collaborating effectively with product development and engineering teams across multiple domains and multiple geographies
  • Focusing on continuous improvement in practices, advocating for improvements in code and culture, and supporting your team in the same
  • Manage a small team of iOS engineers

Skills

iOS
Native iOS Development
iOS Design Patterns
Agile Methodology
Team Leadership
Recruiting
Hiring
Mentoring
Coaching

eBay

Global online marketplace for buying and selling

About eBay

eBay is an online marketplace where individuals and businesses can buy and sell a wide range of products, including electronics, fashion, and collectibles. Users can list items for auction or use the 'Buy It Now' option for immediate purchases. eBay stands out from competitors with its vast selection, user-friendly interface, and strong buyer and seller protections, including free shipping on many items. The company's goal is to facilitate seamless transactions while generating revenue through transaction fees, advertising, and subscription services.

San Jose, CaliforniaHeadquarters
1995Year Founded
$6.5MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Consumer Software, Consumer GoodsIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
401(k) Company Match
Paid Vacation
Parental Leave

Risks

Niche e-commerce platforms like StockX and Poshmark may draw away eBay's customers.
Social media platforms with shopping features could divert traffic from eBay.
Direct-to-consumer brands bypassing marketplaces may reduce eBay's seller base.

Differentiation

eBay offers a unique auction-style listing alongside 'Buy It Now' options.
The platform provides robust buyer and seller protections, enhancing trust in transactions.
eBay's vast product selection includes new, refurbished, and second-hand items.

Upsides

eBay's acquisition of GSI Commerce strengthens its position as a global commerce partner.
The rise of social commerce offers eBay opportunities to integrate social shopping features.
Increased focus on sustainability aligns with eBay's refurbished and second-hand product categories.

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