Engineer, Backend (Python)

Company:  PayPal, Inc.
Location: San Jose
Closing Date: 16/10/2024
Salary: £150 - £200 Per Annum
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description

The Company

PayPal has been revolutionizing commerce globally for more than 25 years. Creating innovative experiences that make moving money, selling, and shopping simple, personalized, and secure, PayPal empowers consumers and businesses in approximately 200 markets to join and thrive in the global economy.

We operate a global, two-sided network at scale that connects hundreds of millions of merchants and consumers. We help merchants and consumers connect, transact, and complete payments, whether they are online or in person. PayPal is more than a connection to third-party payment networks. We provide proprietary payment solutions accepted by merchants that enable the completion of payments on our platform on behalf of our customers.

Our beliefs are the foundation for how we conduct business every day. We live each day guided by our core values of Inclusion, Innovation, Collaboration, and Wellness.

Job Description Summary:

Job Description:

Meet Your Team

PayPal is transforming global commerce. Our Engineering team is the heart of this transformation. We’re building innovative solutions that delight customers and drive business growth. Join our dynamic engineering team at PayPal, where you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented peers and work on high-impact projects in an agile environment.

Your way to impact

At PayPal, Backend Software Engineers are the architects of our global payment platform. You'll design, develop, and optimize core systems that power millions of transactions daily, directly impacting our customers' experiences and our company's success.

Your day-to-day

As a Senior Software Engineer - Backend , you'll design and implement backend solutions. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products.

  1. Design and develop scalable backend systems.
  2. Optimize system performance and reliability.
  3. Mentor junior engineers.

What do you need to bring

  1. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
  2. 3-5 years of backend development experience.
  3. Proficiency in at least one backend language (Python).
  4. Advanced proficiency in backend development with Python frameworks, including Django, or Flask.
  5. Experience designing and implementing RESTful services, focusing on scalability and reliability, using Python.
  6. Proven ability to mentor junior engineers and contribute to code reviews and design discussions.
  7. Understanding of algorithmic techniques, design patterns.
  8. Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).
  9. Strong understanding of database design, including SQL and NoSQL databases, and experience with ORM tools.

Preferred Qualifications

  1. Experience with large-scale, high-performance systems.
  2. Knowledge of the payment processing industry and relevant regulations.
  3. Contributions to open-source projects.

Additional Job Description:

PayPal is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Actual compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to work location, and relevant skills and experience. The U.S. national annual pay range for this role is $72,700 to $176,000.

Travel Percent: 0

For the majority of employees, PayPal's balanced hybrid work model offers 3 days in the office for effective in-person collaboration and 2 days at your choice of either the PayPal office or your home workspace.

Our Benefits:

At PayPal, we’re committed to building an equitable and inclusive global economy. We offer benefits to help you thrive in every stage of life.

Who We Are:

Click Here to learn more about our culture and community.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

PayPal provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Belonging at PayPal:

Our employees are central to advancing our mission, and we strive to create an environment where everyone can do their best work with a sense of purpose and belonging.

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