Software Engineer 2

Socket.dev; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 138,000 - 197,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Partial telecommuting

Job summary

eBay, Inc. is seeking a Software Engineer 2 in San Jose, CA to design and build scalable distributed systems and contribute to the VAS platform.

You will work with Java, Kotlin, Spring Boot, React/Marko, and NoSQL/SQL databases, delivering robust microservices, high test coverage, and clear design docs in a fast-paced environment. The role emphasizes REST and GraphQL APIs, strong collaboration, and ability to ship features end-to-end, with partial telecommuting within a commutable distance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or closely related field.
• Experience with Java, Spring Boot and microservices.
• Experience designing large-scale software applications using OO design and Java.
• Experience with REST API frameworks and GraphQL.
• Knowledge of NoSQL/SQL databases and testing frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Define, design, and implement highly scalable, resilient distributed systems.
• Produce design docs and participate in code reviews with >80% unit test coverage.
• Develop microservices using Java, Kotlin, and Spring Boot for VAS platform.
• Design user-facing interfaces using JavaScript, React, and Marko.
• Utilize PromQL with Sherlock to analyze status and ensure uptime and performance.
• Work in a fast-paced, agile environment with CI/CD practices.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

REST APIs

GraphQL

CI/CD

Unit & integration testing

Distributed systems design

NoSQL/SQL databases

PromQL/Sherlock monitoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

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 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.

About the team and the role: eBay, Inc. seeks Software Engineer 2 in San Jose, CA

What you will accomplish:
Job Duties: Define, design, and implement highly scalable, resilient, and performant distributed systems. Produce clear, well-documented design docs, and participate in design and code reviews. Follow Definition of Done (DoD) process for better quality by maintaining over 80% unit test coverage and other release criteria standards. Develop technical and domain expertise and apply to solving product challenges. Utilize PromQL in conjunction with Sherlock to analyze application status, ensuring optimal uptime and performance across various microservices. Leverage Java, Kotlin, and Spring Boot to architect and implement microservices within the value-added services platform, ensuring scalability, efficiency, and robustness. Employ a combination of NoSQL databases such as MongoDB and Redis, alongside SQL databases, to efficiently manage diverse data needs and optimize performance within the application ecosystem. Leverage JUnit for unit testing and TestNG for crafting integration tests, establishing a comprehensive testing framework that ensures optimal application behavior and reliability throughout the development process. Design and implement user-facing interfaces utilizing JavaScript, React, and Marko for the Value-Added Services (VAS) platform. Utilize Java to architect experience service layers, orchestrating downstream responses and formatting them for seamless integration across iOS, Android, and web clients, ensuring a unified and consistent user experience across platforms. Partial telecommuting permitted from within a commutable distance.

What you will bring:
Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's degree, or foreign equivalent, in Computer Science, Engineering or a closely related field plus one year of experience in the job offered or a related occupation.

Special Skill Requirements:

• Experience designing and developing large-scale software applications using Object-Oriented Design and Java (1 year)
• Experience with Computer Science foundation (experience in data structures, algorithms, OOPs, OOA/D) (1 year)
• Building data-driven applications (e.g. RDBMS, NoSQL, ElasticSearch) (1 year)
• Experience in designing and developing microservices (1 year)
• Experience in REST API framework (1 year)
• Experience with GraphQL (1 year)
• Experience delivering results in fast-paced environments (agile methodologies, Test Driven Development, CI/CD) (1 year)
• Experience in Spring/Springboot framework to design and implement microservices (1 year)
• Experience with messaging systems (1 year)

Salary: $137,669.00-196,500.00 per annum. 40 hours per week; M-F, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Additional Details

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 401(k) eligibility and 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.

If hired, employees will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

Remote roles are not eligible for U.S. visa sponsorship.

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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