Software Engineer 3

eBay; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

eBay is seeking a passionate Backend Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using Java and related technologies. You will work with Architects, Product Management and Operations to deliver high-performance solutions in advertising and marketing tech.

The candidate will build platforms with distributed systems, contribute to design reviews, and stay current with industry trends while delivering on commitments and quality goals.

Qualifications

• 5+ years after completing a Bachelor's degree or 3+ years with a Master's degree in Computer science plus practical product development experience in Java (expert level).
• Experience in Database driven application development (Oracle, NoSQL – Mongo, Cassandra, Couchbase), SQL and schema design.
• Experience in building a live product that has scaled to a large number of users.
• Solid foundation in computer science with data structures, algorithms, software design, problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with Git and build tools (Maven or Gradle).
• Quality champion with a commitment to writing code and tests to maintain high quality.
• Ecommerce experience, especially with companies like Amazon or Big tech product experience such as Google, Meta, and Apple.
• Work with colleagues and customers in different functional groups and remote offices across multiple locations.

Responsibilities

• Build platforms and systems infrastructure using distributed systems, system design, and large scale database systems.
• Research, analyze, design, develop and test solutions aligned with business and tech strategies.
• Participate in design discussions, code reviews and project meetings.
• Collaborate with senior developers, product owners and QA to understand requirements and deliver features on time.
• Develop technical and domain expertise and apply to product challenges.
• Contribute to technical documentation for features and systems.
• Participate in team discussions, retrospectives, and process improvements.
• Keep up-to-date with emerging technologies and assess new tools to improve development processes and products.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

REST

SQL

Git

Maven/Gradle

Distributed systems

Algorithms

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Master's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Oracle

MongoDB

Cassandra

Couchbase

SQL

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.

eBay is seeking a passionate, highly skilled and motivated Backend Software Engineer to join our dynamic engineering team in the Advertising & Marketing technology organization. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable, high-performance, and resilient backend services using Java and related technologies. You will work with other engineers, Architects, Product Management, and Operations teams to develop innovative solutions that meet business needs with respect to functionality, performance, scalability, reliability, realistic implementation schedules and adherence to development principles and quality goals.

The Candidate Will

• Build our platforms and systems infrastructure using your strong background in distributed systems, system design, and large scale database systems.
• Research, analyze, design, develop and test the solutions that are appropriate for the business and technology strategies.
• Participate in design discussions, code reviews and project related team meetings.
• Work closely with senior developers, product owners, and QA engineers to understand requirements, contribute to technical designs, and ensure timely delivery of features.
• Develop technical & domain expertise and apply to solving product challenges.
• Contribute to technical documentation for developed features and systems.
• Actively participate in team discussions, retrospectives, and contribute to process improvements.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends, evaluating and recommending new tools and practices to improve our development process and product.

Required

• 5+ years after completing a Bachelor's degree or 3+ years with a Master's degree in Computer science plus practical product development experience in Java (expert level), Spring Boot, REST services, and Web technologies.
• Experience in Database driven application development (Oracle, NoSQL – Mongo, Cassandra, Couchbase), SQL and schema design.
• Experience in building a live product that has scaled to a large number of users.
• A solid foundation in computer science, with strong competencies in data structures, algorithms, software design, problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with version control systems (Git) and build tools (Maven or Gradle).
• Quality champion with a commitment to writing code and tests to maintain high quality.
• Ecommerce experience, especially with companies like Amazon or Big tech product experience such as Google, Meta, and Apple.
• Work closely with colleagues and customers in different functional groups and remote offices across multiple locations.

Preferred

• Experience in web front end UI development such as ReactJS, Node.js is a plus.
• Experience in building an e-commerce product that has scaled to a large number of users is a plus.
• Knowledge of UNIX development environment and associated tools.
• Experience in other languages such as Python is a plus.
• Experience in BigData (Hadoop / Spark / Hive) is a plus.
• Familiarity with foundational AI concepts and practical experience applying AI-powered coding generation (e.g., OpenAI Codex, GitHub Copilot, Anthropic Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or understanding of transformer-based code generation) will be a significant asset.

Additional Details

eBay is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, and disability, or other legally protected status. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please contact us at [e-mail]. We will make every effort to respond to your request for accommodation as soon as possible. View our accessibility statement to learn more about eBay's commitment to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities.

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