Staff Software Engineer (Backend) at eBay

London, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Ecommerce, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Experience in software development, software design and architecture, running large scale distributed systems in production environments
Significant commercial experience and passion for working in Java, Spring Boot
Developing and using enterprise APIs
Various testing methodologies
System design at high scale
Commercial experience with SQL and NoSQL databases
Async processing
Cloud native applications
Working in a Continuous Delivery environment
Modern observability practices
Agile practices: Test-Driven Development, collaboration, continuous delivery (Lean, Scrum, Kanban)
Architecture in large scale distributed web-applications

Responsibilities

Consistently delivering against the product and engineering backlogs
Architecting solutions that are secure, maintainable, extensible, and can meet eBay’s scale, documenting in code
Supporting applications in production, including setting up & maintaining logging, monitoring, alerting, being on-call, leading retrospectives
Leading and mentoring team on best engineering and architectural patterns and practices
Pair programming, reviewing pull requests, and giving constructive feedback
Contributing to the definition of features for services owned by the team
Continuously improving yourself, team, and product by building AI agents, suggesting/implementing new engineering tools, processes, best practices to increase velocity, improve testing and observability
Effectively communicating your and your team’s progress to team members, manager, and wider eBay colleagues
Leading identification of dependencies and development of design documents for an entire application or features
Partnering with EM, PM to collaborate on gathering/understanding requirements and expectations, providing estimations and options to mitigate risks
Leading large initiatives spanning multiple teams in the domain

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Backend DevelopmentAPI DevelopmentDistributed SystemsDevOpsLoggingMonitoringAlertingContinuous Deployment

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the work arrangement or location policy for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What are the key responsibilities for this Staff Software Engineer role?

Responsibilities include delivering against backlogs, architecting secure and scalable solutions, supporting production with logging and monitoring, leading and mentoring the team, pair programming, contributing to feature definitions, and improving processes with AI agents and tools.

What is the team structure and focus for this position?

The team is a backend team building internal and external APIs and enterprise distributed systems, operating with a DevOps philosophy where they support in production what they build, release continuously multiple times a day, and use production data for improvements.

What is eBay's company culture like?

eBay fosters a culture where customers are the compass, authenticity thrives, bold ideas are welcome, everyone brings their unique selves, and they work together with passionate thinkers, innovators, and dreamers to create economic opportunity.

What experience is required to be considered for this role?

To be considered, you must have experience in the areas outlined in the requirements, though specific details are cut off; strong candidates will demonstrate skills in backend development, architecture, DevOps, leadership, and production support matching the responsibilities.

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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