MTS 1, Software Engineer-Backend

eBay Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a passionate staff software engineer to join their dynamic Ads team. This role involves designing and implementing cutting-edge ad-tech solutions that optimize the advertising experience on a global platform. You will collaborate with a diverse group of professionals to create scalable, high-performance web services that drive economic opportunities for users. If you are excited about tackling new challenges in the ad-tech space and want to make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team where your ideas are valued and your contributions can shape the future of ecommerce.

Qualifications

• 6-8+ years of experience in developing large-scale distributed systems.
• Strong experience with Java and/or Scala and relational databases.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement distributed, fault-tolerant web services and applications.
• Own projects from design to deployment and support.

Skills

Java

Scala

RESTful applications

Data structures

Algorithms

Multithreading

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Master’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Oracle

NoSQL technologies

Kafka

Node JS

Javascript

GraphQL

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.

*Must Reside in Ontario*

About the team and role:

We are the eBay Ads team, and we are reinventing advertising at eBay! We’re creating innovative ad-tech solutions to optimize the ad monetization and experience on eBay. Our goal is to build a valuable experience for both buyers and sellers, while also driving performance through Ads.

We are innovating rapidly in the ad-tech space and there is no shortage of new challenges for motivated individuals.

As a staff software engineer, you will work closely with designers, product managers and other specialists (frontend, backend, native, machine learning, quality) to redefine the advertising space for eBay and beyond.

What you will accomplish:

1. Responsible for a functional domain to design cross data center distributed, fault tolerant, highly available and performant web services and web applications by using software architecture design, OOA/D skills in addition to exceptional analytical and problem solving skills.
2. Own major projects and features from design phase to coding, testing, deployment and support.
3. Estimate engineering effort, plan implementation, and rollout system changes. Identify project technical risks and make recommendations to mitigate.

What you will bring:

1. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science with 6-8+ years of experience.
2. Experience in developing large-scale distributed systems.
3. Strong experience with programming languages such as Java and / or Scala, relational databases (e.g., Oracle) and/or NoSQL technologies and event platforms like Kafka.
4. Proven ability to build RESTful applications.
5. Solid base in data structures, algorithms and a strong understanding of multithreading, synchronization, concurrent programming; Design Patterns, OOA/D, Data Structures, REST, JSON, and Internet Protocols.
6. Exposure to Node JS, Javascript, GraphQL and experience in building GraphQL APIs is desirable.