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:
PayPal is a leading technology platform and digital payments company that enables digital and mobile payments on behalf of consumers and merchants worldwide. Our mission is to democratize financial services and empower people and businesses to join and thrive in the global economy. As a Senior Software Engineer in PayPal’s Alternate Payments method (APM) team, you will help design and build a robust product to support PayPal’s existing APM products, as well as drive innovation in alternate payments platform.
Job Description:
We are looking for an exceptional and highly motivated senior engineer with great skills to join our team. In this role, you will lead the design, development, and maintenance of robust systems and services. You will work closely with architects, other key engineering teams and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable and efficient solutions that drive our business objectives. You will also mentor junior developers and contribute to the strategic direction of our product architecture.
Key Responsibilities:
- Product Development: Oversee the architecture and development of backend systems, ensuring high performance, scalability, and reliability.
- Technical Leadership: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and contribute to best practices in software development.
- Collaboration: Work closely with architects, product managers and other stakeholders to translate requirements into technical specifications and solutions.
- Code Review and Quality Assurance: Conduct code reviews to maintain code quality, performance, and security. Implement and maintain automated testing frameworks.
- Continuous Improvement: Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices in software development. Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the team.
- Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for code, APIs, and technical processes.
- Project Management: Assist in planning, estimation, and execution of projects, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality products.
- Innovation: Identify and advocate for new technologies and methodologies to improve development processes and product offerings.
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience: 7+ years of professional experience in backend development, with a strong focus on Java.
- Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in Java and related frameworks such as SpringBoot and Hibernate.
- A deep understanding of data structures, object-oriented design, and algorithms.
- Strong understanding of RESTful API design and development.
- Experience with microservices architecture and distributed systems.
- Proficiency in database technologies such as SQL, NoSQL, and in-memory databases.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex issues.
- Knowledge of code versioning tools, such as Git.
- Nice to have familiarity with Front End technologies such as React, Express, Node.
- Experience working in payments or financial services industry is a plus.
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.
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. That’s why we offer benefits to help you thrive in every stage of life.
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, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local 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.
REQ ID R0113518
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