Database Software Engineer

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.

PostgreSQL Database Engineer (with Software Engineering Expertise)

Location: Dublin, Ireland
Job Type: Full-time

About the team and the role

We are seeking a Senior PostgreSQL Database Engineer with strong software engineering expertise to design, optimize, and scale eBay’s database platforms while also contributing to backend development and automation tooling.

This is a hands-on engineering role that bridges data infrastructure and software systems — ideal for someone passionate about both PostgreSQL internals and building scalable, reliable services. You will collaborate closely with product, platform, and SRE teams to ensure our data infrastructure delivers performance, resilience, and compliance at global scale.

What you will accomplish

• Design and implement scalable, highly available PostgreSQL architectures, including replication, partitioning, and disaster recovery.

• Improve query performance, indexing strategies, and database configurations following PostgreSQL guidelines.

• Develop tools and services to automate provisioning, monitoring, and deployment of databases and related systems.

• Implement and maintain strong database security standards, including role-based access control and encryption.

• Collaborate with software, DevOps, and analytics teams to integrate PostgreSQL solutions with applications and pipelines.

• Mentor engineers and implement guidelines for schema development, tuning, and database operations.

What you will bring

• 7+ years of hands-on experience managing PostgreSQL in large-scale production environments.

• Strong programming proficiency in C/C++, Python, Go, or Java, with experience building automation or backend tools.

• Expertise in SQL and PL/pgSQL, with a deep understanding of PostgreSQL internals and performance tuning.

• Experience with Linux/Unix, Kubernetes, and containerized deployments (Docker).

• Proven knowledge of replication, backup, and migration strategies, including cross-platform migrations (e.g., Oracle → PostgreSQL).

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.

Location and work model

This role follows eBay’s hybrid model, requiring three days per week in the Dublin office (unless otherwise stated).

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 talent@ebay.com. 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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