Senior PostgreSQL Database Engineer | Scale & Automation

eBay; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

eBay is seeking a Senior PostgreSQL Database Engineer in Dublin, Ireland. This role involves designing, optimizing, and scaling eBay’s database platforms while also contributing to backend development.

The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience managing PostgreSQL in large-scale environments, strong coding skills in multiple languages, and the ability to work collaboratively within a hybrid team model. eBay offers a compelling opportunity with a focus on innovation and technical leadership.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands-on experience managing PostgreSQL in large-scale production environments.
• Strong programming proficiency in C/C++, Python, Go, or Java.
• Expertise in SQL and PL/pgSQL with deep understanding of PostgreSQL internals.
• Experience with Linux/Unix environments and containerized deployments.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable PostgreSQL architectures.
• Improve query performance and database configurations.
• Develop tools to automate provisioning and monitoring of databases.
• Collaborate with software and DevOps teams for integration.

Skills

PostgreSQL management

C/C++ proficiency

Python programming

Go programming

Java programming

SQL and PL/pgSQL expertise

Linux/Unix experience

Kubernetes

Docker

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science

Tools

PostgreSQL

Kubernetes

Docker

Job description

eBay is seeking a Senior PostgreSQL Database Engineer in Dublin, Ireland. This role involves designing, optimizing, and scaling eBay’s database platforms while also contributing to backend development.

The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience managing PostgreSQL in large-scale environments, strong coding skills in multiple languages, and the ability to work collaboratively within a hybrid team model. eBay offers a compelling opportunity with a focus on innovation and technical leadership.