MTS2, Services Engineer, SEO Platforms at eBay

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

eBay Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
eCommerceIndustries

Requirements

  • Exceptional engineering skills in creating simple solutions to complex problems
  • Proficiency in backend development, including Java, Python, or Node.js for data transformations, caching layers, and background jobs
  • Experience designing, implementing, and maintaining backend services managing full lifecycle of SEO pages
  • Ability to build and expose robust APIs handling shopping page data for downstream consumers (frontend rendering, SEO crawlers, analytics)
  • Skills in integrating SEO metadata, taxonomy updates, and internal linking rules into data models and processing pipelines
  • Expertise in developing automated workflows to ingest, validate, and synchronize page information from catalog feeds, vendor systems, and content management tools
  • Knowledge of monitoring service performance, setting up alerts for latency or error spikes, and troubleshooting for high availability and data accuracy
  • Experience ensuring data integrity through schema validations, consistency checks, and versioning strategies
  • Ability to collaborate with infrastructure and DevOps teams for automating deployments, managing containerized environments, and optimizing resource utilization
  • Capability to write clean, well-documented code and maintain comprehensive documentation for service architecture, API contracts, operational runbooks, and troubleshooting procedures

Responsibilities

  • Design, deliver, and maintain significant features in the SEO Platform, ensuring reliable creation and updates of data models
  • Optimize backend performance to achieve required throughput and low latency for page rendering, SEO crawls, and data retrieval
  • Develop a sound technical strategy for schema design, caching, and API scalability, considering project goals, timelines, and SEO impact
  • Take an active part in engineering tasks involving backend services, APIs, integrations, automated workflows, monitoring, data integrity, collaboration, coding, and documentation

Skills

SEO
Services Engineering
Platform Development
Landing Pages
Buyer Intent Data
Linking Services
Search Engines

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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