Backend Engineer

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.

We offer our customers the flexibility to use their accounts to purchase and receive payments for goods and services, as well as the ability to transfer and withdraw funds. We enable consumers to exchange funds more safely with merchants using a variety of funding sources, which may include a bank account, a PayPal or Venmo account balance, PayPal and Venmo branded credit products, a credit card, a debit card, certain cryptocurrencies, or other stored value products such as gift cards, and eligible credit card rewards.  Our PayPal, Venmo, and Xoom products also make it safer and simpler for friends and family to transfer funds to each other. We offer merchants an end-to-end payments solution that provides authorization and settlement capabilities, as well as instant access to funds and payouts. We also help merchants connect with their customers, process exchanges and returns, and manage risk. We enable consumers to engage in cross-border shopping and merchants to extend their global reach while reducing the complexity and friction involved in enabling cross-border trade. 

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. Together, our values ensure that we work together as one global team with our customers at the center of everything we do – and they push us to ensure we take care of ourselves, each other, and our communities.

Job Description Summary:

What you need to know about the role-

As a Cloud Data Engineer in our DAIS Data Foundational Services team, you will play a critical role in shaping PayPal's data-driven initiatives. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining robust data pipelines to seamlessly integrate data from diverse internal and external sources into our cloud-based data warehouses. You will engage with global teams across different business verticals to understand their data needs and ensure effective data integration. The ideal candidate will serve as a domain expert for key business areas, providing technical guidance and problem-solving expertise. The individual should be self-motivated, possess creative problem-solving skills and should have the ability to handle multiple deliverables at the same time

Meet our team

As a member of the Data Foundation Service Team, you'll be at the heart of PayPal's data-driven initiatives. We're responsible for managing acquisition, integration, transformation, & management of PYPL data by providing Data Platforms that provide high-quality, certified data for powering business decisions. Our team manages enterprise data assets, implementing strong data governance to safeguard sensitive information and facilitate secure data access. The data warehouse we maintain is a vital resource for AI/ML, business reporting, and analytics across the entire organization.

Job Description:

Your way to impact 

Your work will directly contribute to PayPal's success by building Data-as-a-Service system that enables timely and accurate decision-making. You'll design and implement innovative data streaming architectures using microservices to ensure efficient data ingestion. By creating batch and streaming workflows, you'll help us process data in near real time, providing valuable insights to our business. Your development of monitoring dashboards will play a crucial role in maintaining data quality and integrity, ensuring the reliability of our enterprise data assets.

Your day to day 

In this role, you will be responsible for.

• Actively engaging with cross-functional teams across the organization to understand their data needs and develop scalable data solutions that align with business objectives.
• Effectively planning and executing data projects, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to project timelines.
• Approaching complex problems with a creative and analytical mindset, considering all potential solutions and exploring innovative approaches.
• Proactively anticipating problems and appropriately communicating to the team and management in a timely manner.
• Contributing to all stages of the product lifecycle, from initial design to ongoing maintenance and optimization.
• Working in a fast-paced environment and delivering high-quality results even with limited requirements

What do you need to bring- 

• 2+ years of experience in the IT industry, with a strong focus on data technology 
• Proficiency in programming language like Java and associated frameworks such as Spring Boot, Rest API and microservices
• Expertise with cloud services on GCP such as BigQuery, CloudSQL, PubSub and DataProc.
• Proven experience working with any MPP systems, with strong SQL programming skills.
• Solid grasp of data warehousing architecture and best practices for designing and implementing efficient data models 
• Familiarity with data movement techniques and best practices to handle large volumes of data with streaming integrations.
• Expertise in database programming and performance tuning techniques is desired.
• Working experience in an Agile methodology is highly preferred.
• Strong analytical skills including the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders.
• Willingness to take ownership of tasks, contribute beyond basic responsibilities, and proactively seek opportunities for improvement

• Exposure to BI tools like Tableau or Looker is a plus but not mandatory.

**We know the confidence gap and imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates. Please don't hesitate to apply.

Additional Job Description:

Our Benefits:

At PayPal, we’re committed to building an equitable and inclusive global economy. And we can’t do this without our most important asset—you. That’s why we offer benefits to help you thrive in every stage of life. We champion your financial, physical, and mental health by offering valuable benefits and resources to help you care for the whole you.

We have great benefits including a flexible work environment, employee shares options, health and life insurance and more. To learn more about our benefits please visit https://www.paypalbenefits.com

Who We Are:

Click Here to learn more about our culture and community.

PayPal has remained at the forefront of the digital payment revolution for more than 20 years. By leveraging technology to make financial services and commerce more convenient, affordable, and secure, the PayPal platform is empowering more than 400 million consumers and merchants in more than 200 markets to join and thrive in the global economy. For more information, visit paypal.com.

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. In addition, PayPal will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at paypalglobaltalentacquisition@paypal.com.

As part of PayPal’s commitment to employees’ health and safety, we have established in-office Covid-19 protocols and requirements, based on expert guidance. Depending on location, this might include a Covid-19 vaccination requirement for any employee whose role requires them to work onsite. Employees may request reasonable accommodation based on a medical condition or religious belief that prevents them from being vaccinated.

Subsidiary:

PayPal

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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, ensuring that you equally have the benefits and conveniences of both locations.

Our Benefits:

At PayPal, we’re committed to building an equitable and inclusive global economy. And we can’t do this without our most important asset—you. That’s why we offer benefits to help you thrive in every stage of life. We champion your financial, physical, and mental health by offering valuable benefits and resources to help you care for the whole you.

We have great benefits including a flexible work environment, employee shares options, health and life insurance and more. To learn more about our benefits please visit https://www.paypalbenefits.com.

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, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.  In addition, PayPal will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.  If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talentaccommodations@paypal.com.  

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. Belonging at PayPal means creating a workplace with a sense of acceptance and security where all employees feel included and valued. We are proud to have a diverse workforce reflective of the merchants, consumers, and communities that we serve, and we continue to take tangible actions to cultivate inclusivity and belonging at PayPal.

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We know the confidence gap and imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates. Please don’t hesitate to apply.