Senior MTS Architect at eBay

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Ecommerce, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • Proven experience (12+ years) in software engineering with significant experience (5+ years) in architecture roles in large-scale, distributed systems
  • Strong hands-on experience with Languages/Frameworks: Java/Kotlin, JEE, Spring, Spring Boot, Node.js, React.js, Material design, Python
  • Strong hands-on experience with Messaging & Streaming: Kafka, messaging paradigms (pub-sub, queues)
  • Strong hands-on experience with Databases: RDBMS (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL), NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra), distributed cache
  • Strong hands-on experience with Containers & Orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes
  • Strong hands-on experience with Big Data & Stream Processing: Hadoop, Apache Flink, Apache Spark
  • Excellent interpersonal communication

Responsibilities

  • Own and evolve the architecture for risk engineering systems, ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, maintainable, and in alignment with enterprise standards
  • Eliminate duplication across systems and ensure clear responsibility boundaries; align systems with business needs and future scalability
  • Champion clean architecture, promote use of modern frameworks, enforce quality gates, and ensure adherence to design patterns and coding standards
  • Write reference implementations, contribute to core libraries, and conduct in-depth code reviews to influence standards and uplift team capabilities
  • Propose and drive engineering solutions that reduce operational overhead, improve resource efficiency, and automate manual processes
  • Set the long-term technical direction for the risk engineering domain, align with enterprise architecture strategies, and ensure teams are building toward a common vision
  • Identify opportunities to build reusable components, services, and frameworks that accelerate feature delivery across the organization
  • Lead migrations of legacy systems into modern architectures and cloud-native paradigms with minimal disruption and high impact
  • Drive complex technical discussions, build consensus across engineering, product, and operational teams, and ensure smooth delivery of cross-functional projects
  • Create well-structured Architecture Decision Records (ADRs) and contribute to technical documentation and standards
  • Act as a technical mentor, guiding senior and junior engineers on architecture best practices and advanced problem-solving
  • Introduce AI-first frameworks and reusable components that reduce developer friction and enable faster iteration
  • Automate diagnostics, monitoring, and remediation using intelligent assistants and prediction-based alerting
  • Shape the next generation of risk systems that are autonomous, scalable, and continuously learning

Skills

Software Architecture
System Design
Scalability
Security
Maintainability
AI
Framework Modernization
Clean Architecture
Design Patterns
Coding Standards
Code Reviews
Reference Implementations
Cost Optimization

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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