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.
Are you a skilled Java engineer who enjoys building and managing high-scale, mission-critical platforms? The Application Platform team at eBay is looking for a Senior Platform Engineer to join our team in Bangalore.
In this role, you'll be a core part of the team that manages two crucial platforms: the Batch Platform, and the Event Subscription Platform (ESP). You'll be working on systems that are vital to eBay's operations, from processing business-critical batch jobs to sending real-time push notifications to our partners and sellers.
What You'll Be Doing
- Platform Engineering: Design and implement highly available, scalable, and reliable solutions for our Batch and Event Subscription platforms.
- Operational Excellence: Troubleshoot and resolve operational issues in our ESP environment and provide timely solutions for customer-reported notification issues.
- System Maintenance: Perform regular system upgrades and vulnerability mitigations to keep our platforms secure and up-to-date.
- Automation: Work on automating routine maintenance activities to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort.
- Core Development: Apply your expertise in Core Java, Object-Oriented Programming, and Design Patterns to enhance our platforms.
- Technical Stack: You'll be working with technologies such as Spring Boot, Spring Batch, and Apache Kafka. Knowledge of Apache Airflow is a plus.
- Collaboration: You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand their needs and provide technical solutions.
Required Skills and Experience
- 3+ years of professional experience in software engineering.
- Proficiency in Java, with a strong understanding of object-oriented principles and data structures.
- Experience with Spring Boot and Spring Batch.
- Deep understanding of Apache Kafka or other messaging technologies.
- Knowledge of Apache Airflow is a plus
- Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Maven and Jenkins.
- Knowledge of API design, RESTful principles, and deployment in Kubernetes/Istio environments.
If you're excited about building robust, scalable platforms for developers at a global company, we'd love to hear from you.