Senior Systems Engineer

eBay
Austin, TX, United States
2 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Compensation
$85,600.0 - $151,100.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Systems Engineering Software as a Service Data as a Services Data Governance Data Warehousing Relational Databases Linux Github Python (Programming Language) Linux Servers MicroStrategy Performance Tuning
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Software Maintenance Systems Development Life Cycle Shell Script Software Engineering SQL Databases Tableau (Software) Data Logging Scripting Information Technology Tools for Reporting Restful APIs Jenkins

Job description

The Senior Systems Engineer will be part of the Data Services team under the Information Technology Services and Solutions group that will design and develop data applications and integrations for eBay’s global business and corporate services. This hands-on role will have the responsibility of developing, leading, and being responsible for multiple data and integration related technology activities at a time.

The candidate will provide architectural solutions, lead software development teams, perform software development, build POC, product and tool road maps, partner with multiple application development teams across the globe to influence business solutions and co-ordinate multiple data and integration projects across the enterprise.

You will also be part of designing and overseeing the delivery of functional & technical components for data catalog solutions. You will partner closely with production teams, design and develop dev-ops solutions and ensure smooth handoffs to sustaining teams and design solutions that are stable, scalable, and optimized for monitoring as well as participate in support operations, * Installation and maintenance of software and hardware for BI related applications and systems in Production/DEV/QA.

  • Provide BI administration in key areas such as Security, Patching, System Utilization/Capacity, Performance tuning/Optimization, and Issue fix and root cause analysis.
  • Monitoring of the health and performance of the system and infrastructure.
  • Maintaining linux server environments both onPrem and in the cloud.
  • Design and maintain automated CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions) to streamline code deployment.
  • Work with development and business teams to resolve issues and maintain a healthy SDLC with end-to-end solutions.
  • Manage & Implement solutions around data governance, security, and compliance provided by the Application provider.
  • Maintain standard operating procedures and technical documentation., * Applying your past experiences and help set up & establish a well governed, secure, scalable, and highly performing BI foundation that can be used across enterprise and to advocate for standard processes
  • Looking for Continuous process improvement possibilities with an “automate first” approach
  • Digging into the details and understanding unique technical and business processes.
  • Assisting with development and delivery of product vision, strategy, systems, and operational processes

Requirements

Do you have experience in Tooling?, * Intermediate/Advanced knowledge & experience with SQL, Linux/Shell.

  • Comfortable with administering a Linux server not limited to patching, user access etc.
  • Hands-on admin experience on Tableau, MicroStrategy/Strategy reporting tools highly preferred.
  • Good understanding of Data Warehousing and Relational database concepts & technologies.
  • Ability to setup and automate BI platform related activities using scripting languages like Python/Shell scripting.
  • Ability to work on building Jenkins pipelines, github actions.
  • Ability to build/maintain dashboards to collect BI user tracking/logging, usage monitoring and reporting at an enterprise level.
  • Ability to build frameworks that can be used for report server upgrade, refresh data source/report and take regular backup via Rest APIs.
  • Ability to manage and own sophisticated tasks requiring cross-team coordination
  • Adhere to eBay Standards and participate in the IT organization’s activities to develop new eBay SOP as industry standards and procedures evolve.
  • Administer all aspects of a company’s bare-metal/cloud-based applications, including its comprehensive user access permissions and security.
  • Strong project and time management skills with an ability to set and maintain multiple, and often contending priorities.
  • Good english language skills written & oral
  • Strong desire to learn and develop additional skills and expertise over time, driving process evolution.
  • Self-starter that is highly adaptable, able to thrive in a changing, dynamic environment
  • Strong understanding of BI technologies and concepts.

Benefits & conditions

Pulled from the full job description

  • Parental leave
  • Paid time off
  • RSU, The base pay range for this position is expected in the range below: $85,600 - $151,100

Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including location, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a target bonus and restricted stock units (as applicable) in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as PTO and parental leave). Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

If hired, employees will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

Remote roles are not eligible for U.S. visa sponsorship.

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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