Software Engineer 3

Socket.dev; Toronto; On-site; CAD 118,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP eligibility

Paid time off

Job summary

eBay is seeking a Software Development Engineer for the Federated GraphQL Platform in Toronto. You will lead GraphQL federation design and implementation, manage a highly available production system, and collaborate with teams building the platform's core services and tooling.

You will drive adoption of GraphQL, mentor teams, and contribute to robust API contracts and security requirements in a fast-paced, Agile environment.

Qualifications

• BS EE or CS degree or equivalent with 5+ years of experience in software development
• Proficient in object-oriented design and large-scale application development in Java/Kotlin/C#/C++ and JavaScript
• Experience with Federated GraphQL and Apollo Federation is a plus
• Strong knowledge of Kubernetes, Docker, CI/CD, monitoring, and tracing
• Experience in Agile environments and delivering large projects in dynamic settings

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for Node.js/Spring Boot/DGS GraphQL Federation design and implementation
• Own highly critical production systems and ensure high availability and throughput
• Collaborate with teams responsible for foundational systems
• Support product teams in GraphQL adoption and schema design
• Advocate for GraphQL best practices and client integration options

Skills

Java

Kotlin

C#

C++

JavaScript

Education

BS EE or CS degree

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

CI/CD

Monitoring & Tracing

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.

Job Title: Software Development Engineer – Federated GraphQL Platform
Location: Toronto, Canada

About the team and the role:

As a member of the GraphQL champions, you will interface directly with senior technology leaders and product owners to transform our current business and technology capabilities and streamline product integration process with Apollo GraphQL Federation. You are results-driven and help translate use cases straight into API contracts. You drive query performance cost analysis and security requirements for individual components, advocate for best practices, error handling and client integration options. You constantly learn and improve the design and process as you go, quickly prototype sample solutions in Node.js or Spring Boot. You will work within a community of architecture leaders, charged with establishing and evolving a unified architecture vision.

What you will accomplish:

• Providing Leadership for Node.js/Spring Boot/DGS GraphQL Federation design and implementation

• Ownership of highly critical production system

• Enabling its high availability and throughput

• Collaboration with teams responsible for other foundational systems

• Supporting product teams in GraphQL learning and migration, championing GraphQL federation and schema design

• Advocating for GraphQL adoption and best practices

What you will bring:

• BS EE or CS degree; 5 + years related experience (or Masters and 4 + years related experience or PhD and 1 + years experience)

• Experience in object-oriented design methodology and large scale application development in one or more of the following - Java, Kotlin, C#, C++, JavaScript. Have experience in backend development and be fluent in Spring Boot, and relevant technologies a big plus.

• Experience with Federated GraphQL and Apollo Federation is a plus.

• Strong understanding of modern developer platform fundamentals including:

  • Kubernetes for container orchestration and service deployment

  • Docker for containerization and environment management

  • CI/CD systems, service monitoring, and operational tooling

  • Service discovery, distributed tracing, and metrics instrumentation

• Experience working on developer experience (DevEx) or internal platform teams.

• Experienced developing in an Agile development environment and flexible, adaptable, and able to deliver large development projects in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

• Self-motivated and fast learner. Excellent communication, presentation, interpersonal and analytical skills.

Our Team Culture

We believe in treating each other like family. Our strength comes from mutual respect, support, and trust — both personally and professionally. We celebrate wins together, show up for one another, and navigate challenges as a team. This camaraderie drives our resilience and our ability to deliver world-class solutions across eBay.

Additional Details

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

C$118,000 - C$157,500

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 RRSP eligibility, 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.

This job posting relates to an existing vacancy within eBay.

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