Senior Software Engineer - Data Platform

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About the team and the role:

Cloud Data Technologies (CDT) team at eBay is responsible for all the data infrastructure and management of end-to-end data lifecycle for all eBay data from onsite to analytics use cases. We are seeking a Software Engineer passionate about data-driven technologies and architectures.

What you will accomplish:

• Data Architecture Support: Assist in designing and enhancing data architecture to support real-time and batch processing, focusing on scalability and fault tolerance using technologies like Apache Kafka and Apache Flink.
• Data Semantics and Discovery: Contribute to implementing systems for effective data semantics management, ensuring data is accurately categorized and easily discoverable.
• Pipeline Automation: Support the development and maintenance of automated data pipelines to ensure efficient data flow and processing.
• Data Consumption Optimization: Help to create strategies for generating materialized views and data subsumption to optimize data architecture performance.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with data scientists, business analysts, and other engineering teams to define and refine data solution requirements.
• Innovation and Research: Stay updated on industry developments in data engineering and suggest new technologies or methodologies to enhance data infrastructure.

What you will bring:

• Experience with Apache Kafka, Apache Flink, or similar streaming technologies
• Experience of designing and developing large-scale software applications using Object-Oriented Design and JVM languages (Java, Scala)
• Basic knowledge of data semantics, discovery processes, and data governance.
• Proficiency in designing and implementing automated data pipelines.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Scala, or Python.
• Bachelor or MS degree in Computer Science or related field

The base pay range for this position is expected in the range below:

$115,200 - $199,700

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.

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