MTS 2, Database Engineer

at  eBay

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 Senior Member of Technical Staff (Database Engineering) for their Data Infrastructure organization, that builds and runs petabyte scale core data platform that powers large scale database, storage, caching and media infrastructure. This position will have the opportunity to architect, build and operate the next generation distributed database and storage platform that powers some of the most critical systems powering eBay’s global ecommerce business! You will be responsible for scaling eBay’s core data infrastructure by working closely with other engineers, customers, business partners, and product managers.

• Design, develop and deploy robust and scalable software applications/ tools for Database Engineering Team.
• Build and implement new experiences, improve existing products and develop new tools powering database infrastructure that supports world’s largest E-Commerce websites at a large scale.
• Collaborate with the Database Engineering team to understand their requirements, formulate use cases, and deliver results.
• Estimate engineering efforts, prioritize projects, plan implementations, and triage production issues related to tools.
• Aggregate information and convert abstract concepts into viable products using Java/Python/Go/Perl Fundamentals. Participate in brainstorming sessions and supply ideas to the team.
• Communicate well and take initiative to improve processes and seek opportunities for growth and innovation.