Staff Engineer (DevOps) at eBay

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

EcommerceIndustries

Requirements

Demonstrated impact improving delivery performance at scale (DORA metrics: lead time for change, deployment frequency, change failure rate, MTTR)
Proficiency with containers and orchestration (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) in cloud-native or private-cloud environments
Hands-on with IaC, Git-based CI systems, and secrets management
Observability experience with OTel and metrics/logs/tracing stacks (or equivalents); able to define SLOs and tune alerts for signal over noise
Strong Linux fundamentals, networking basics for distributed systems, scripting (Bash), and proficiency in Python
Proficiencies in the following would be an advantage: Experience with event streaming/workflow technologies (e.g., Kafka, Airflow, or similar). Experience with CI

Responsibilities

Working closely with development team, assist and support them with smooth CI/CD processes
Offering various solutions and infrastructures in K8s cloud for their daily work and roadmaps
Working vertically to improve dev-velocity in the organization by offering various tools and methods
Leading on observability across your team and wider eBay. This involves supporting our applications in production, setting up and maintaining logging, monitoring, and alerting, as well as guiding the team to internalise takeaways from production incidents
Mentoring teammates, fostering their growth through collaboration, frequent brown bag sessions, and direct support such as pair programming, both in the office and remotely
Improving the team’s DevOps standard processes by enhancing the quality and speed of build and deployment pipelines, proposing new tools, and refining processes

Skills

CI/CD

Kubernetes

Big Data

Machine Learning

DevOps

Knowledge Graphs

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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