Sr Staff Backend engineer 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 in proposing and influencing technical strategy & roadmap, balancing short/long term wins
Expertise in crafting and building scalable, distributed, and highly available systems, ensuring high performance, responsive websites, and accessibility
Familiarity with shift-left testing approach is advantageous
Successful track record of taking a lead role in delivering complex software systems

Responsibilities

Translate requirements into software compositions and build clean, efficient, extensible, and maintainable code
Be responsible for a large functional area, possessing in-depth knowledge and expertise
Act as an influencer across domain teams, guiding others towards making the right technical decisions
Boost team efficiency by identifying and promoting opportunities for efficiency improvements
Identify areas in team applications likely to change and integrate flexibility into the development to improve engineering velocity
Collaborate effectively with cross-functional partners to develop innovative solutions that adhere to development goals and principles
Practice evidence-centered development, making features testable and ensuring high quality and improved velocity in continuous delivery
Manage project features by breaking them into sub-tasks, identifying, and resolving issues for efficient execution
Provide technical guidance, code reviews, and mentorship to immediate team members and other teams, contributing and reviewing ADRs (Architecture Decision Records)
Identify gaps and issues across systems and functional areas, propose solutions, build the engineering roadmap, and drive resolution
Lead engineering support, release, and on-call responsibilities for an "always-on" 24/7 site

Skills

Backend Engineering

Scalable Systems

Distributed Systems

High Availability

Technical Strategy

Roadmap Planning

Shift-Left Testing

Software Architecture

Clean Code

Extensible Code

Maintainable Code

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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