Staff Backend Engineer (d/f/m)
Core
Designing and developing scalable backend systems and modern web applications for eBay's global shipping platform to support millions of buyers and sellers.
Role type
Staff Backend Engineer (Java/Spring Boot)
Builds
Scalable server-side applications, RESTful APIs, event-driven systems, and microservices for the Shipping Domain.
Domain
Ecommerce / Logistics / Backend Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Java, Spring Boot, System Design, Microservices Architecture, RESTful APIs, Relational/NoSQL Databases, Agile/Scrum, CI/CD, Code Reviews, Mentoring
Preferred skills
Kotlin, Prometheus Query Language, AI-assisted development tools (GitHub Copilot, Claude Code)
Technologies
Java, Spring Boot, Kotlin, Prometheus, GitHub Copilot, Claude Code
Responsibilities
Translate product problems into cross-component solutions and author design documents; Lead architectural decisions and drive system-level innovation; Define and uphold engineering standards and technical culture; Mentor engineers across levels through design reviews and pairing; Develop and maintain scalable server-side applications; Collaborate on feature delivery and resolve performance bottlenecks.
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with mentorship and architectural leadership