Senior Software Engineer

eBay
Amsterdam, Netherlands
6 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
6 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Clean Code Principles Java (Programming Language) Agile Methodology Artificial Intelligence Business Analytics Applications Software Quality Code Review Relational Databases Distributed Systems Fault Tolerance Machine Learning NoSQL
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Scala (Programming Language) Software Engineering Software Systems Data Logging Backend Information Technology Front End Software Development Restful APIs

Job description

At eBay, we’re more than a global ecommerce leader - we’re changing the way the world shops and sells. Our platform empowers millions of buyers and sellers in more than 190 markets around the world. We’re committed to pushing boundaries and leaving our mark as we reinvent the future of ecommerce for enthusiasts.

Our customers are our compass, authenticity thrives, bold ideas are welcome, and everyone can bring their unique selves to work - every day. We’re in this together, sustaining the future of our customers, our company, and our planet.

Join a team of passionate thinkers, innovators, and dreamers - and help us connect people and build communities to create economic opportunity for all.

About the team and the role:

We are seeking an exceptional senior engineer to join our Seller Guidance Team at eBay Advertising! As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work on innovative solutions that address real-world advertising challenges. Our team is dedicated to using powerful technology to create scalable, reliable, and high-performance advertising solutions that drive revenue growth for our customers.

In this role you will work in close partnership with a dynamic team of product managers, architects, and engineers who specialize in frontend, backend, and machine learning. Together, you will create highly scalable distributed platforms and tools that will drive innovation and push the boundaries of what is possible in advertising technology.

Read about some of our products and recent work here:

  • https://www.ebay.com/sellercenter/growth/promoted-listings/
  • http://www.ebayads.com/

What you will accomplish:

  • Craft, conceptualize and implement distributed systems that are highly scalable, resilient, and deliver high performance.
  • Work together in an Agile environment closely with architects, product management, engineering, and applied research to create novel solutions that are in line with development objectives and principles.
  • Develop high-quality, maintainable, and efficient code adhering to standards and software engineering principles.
  • Conduct code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and mentor junior engineers to promote engineering guidelines and maintain a high standard of code quality.
  • Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting mechanisms to ensure the health, performance, and security of software systems in production.
  • Be responsible for engineering support, releases, and on-call responsibilities for a continuously operational 24x7 website.
  • Stay updated with the latest advancements in software engineering domains, and proactively apply them to improve the team’s capabilities and solutions.

What you will bring:

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. (Advanced degrees are preferred.) 6+ years of experience in software design and development.
  • 6+ years of proven experience in software development using Java, Scala, RESTful Web Services, along with expertise in software development methodologies and standards.
  • 6+ years of experience developing data driven applications using industry standards RDBMS, NoSQL.
  • Proficiency in building scalable, high-performance software systems, ensuring reliability, fault tolerance, and efficient resource utilization.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to tackle complex technical challenges and provide innovative solutions.
  • Track record of technical leadership, mentoring junior engineers, and driving engineering excellence multi-functionally throughout an organization.

Additional Details

eBay is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, and disability, or other legally protected status. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please contact us at talent@ebay.com. We will make every effort to respond to your request for accommodation as soon as possible. View our accessibility statement to learn more about eBay’s commitment to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities.

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Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. (Advanced degrees are preferred.) 6+ years of experience in software design and development.
  • 6+ years of proven experience in software development using Java, Scala, RESTful Web Services, along with expertise in software development methodologies and standards.
  • 6+ years of experience developing data driven applications using industry standards RDBMS, NoSQL.
  • Proficiency in building scalable, high-performance software systems, ensuring reliability, fault tolerance, and efficient resource utilization.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to tackle complex technical challenges and provide innovative solutions.
  • Track record of technical leadership, mentoring junior engineers, and driving engineering excellence multi-functionally throughout an organization.

About the company

At eBay, we’re more than a global ecommerce leader - we’re changing the way the world shops and sells. Our platform empowers millions of buyers and sellers in more than 190 markets around the world. We’re committed to pushing boundaries and leaving our mark as we reinvent the future of ecommerce for enthusiasts.

Our customers are our compass, authenticity thrives, bold ideas are welcome, and everyone can bring their unique selves to work - every day. We’re in this together, sustaining the future of our customers, our company, and our planet.

Join a team of passionate thinkers, innovators, and dreamers - and help us connect people and build communities to create economic opportunity for all.

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