About the Role
We are searching for a skilled, creative, and passionate Backend Software Engineer to build backend services, APIs, and applications that facilitate core seller and marketplace experiences. You will engage with engineers, product managers, and architects to develop solutions that elevate customer experiences and deliver valuable business impact. In this role, you will contribute to systems that are essential to eBay's global marketplace. You will have opportunities to address interesting technical challenges, work with modern technologies, and learn from experienced engineers while building high-quality software solutions.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to features throughout the software development lifecycle, including building, implementation, testing, deployment, and operational support.
- Collaborate with teammates to deliver reliable and maintainable solutions.
- Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Work with APIs, databases, caching technologies, and messaging systems while developing strong software engineering practices and technical expertise.
Requirements
- BS EE or CS degree; 5 + years related experience (Or Masters and 4 + years related experience or PhD and 1 + years experience)
- Strong computer science fundamentals including object-oriented development, data structures, algorithms, and software composition principles.
- Proficiency in at least one modern programming language and willingness to learn and work across technologies.
- Familiarity with backend application development and RESTful APIs.
- Basic understanding of relational databases and SQL.
- Understanding of software quality practices including clean code, unit testing, and writing tests before coding.
- Familiarity with modern application development frameworks and tools.
- Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development methodologies.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
Skills
- Java
- Kotlin
- Python
- GraphQL
- Document databases
- Caching technologies
- Messaging systems
- Event-driven architectures
- AI-supported development applications
- Coding agents
Location
- Canada
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 5+ years related experience
- 4+ years related experience
- 1+ years experience
Education Level
- BS EE or CS degree
- Masters degree
- PhD
- BSCS
- BSEE
- Equivalent technical degree
Salary/Compensations
- C$118,000 - C$157,500
Benefits
- Target bonus
- Restricted stock units
- Full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits
- RRSP eligibility
- Various paid time off benefits, such as PTO and parental leave
About the Company
- eBay Inc. (NASDAQ: EBAY) is a global commerce leader that connects millions of buyers and sellers around the world.
- We exist to enable economic opportunity for individuals, entrepreneurs, businesses and organizations of all sizes.
Equal Opportunity
- 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, and disability, or other legally protected status.
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