Engineer – Backend (Java)

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:

We are seeking an experienced Software Engineer 3 to join our development team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Java and associated frameworks, with a focus on delivering high-quality software solutions. You will work collaboratively in an Agile environment, utilizing your expertise in Spring Boot, JPA, and Oracle to drive project success.

Meet our 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. We're not just building systems; we're creating scalable, high-performance solutions that make a real difference in global commerce. We prioritize code quality, customer focus, and rapid iteration. Our engineers work closely with design, product, and QA teams to deliver world-class experiences.

Job Description:

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.

• Design and develop scalable backend systems.

• Optimize system performance and reliability.

• Mentor junior engineers.

• Design and implement complex, multi-tier distributed software applications, document and test systems, modify as appropriate.

• Contribute to projects with other engineers, architects, managers, and Product Management, QA, and Operations teams to design and develop innovative processes and create solutions that meet business requirements.

• Be a valued member of an autonomous, cross-functional agile team

• Build new APIs to enhance the portfolio of PayPal’s one of the most popular service.

• Build performance sensitive systems that serve tens of millions of requests each day.

• Build and take operational responsibility of Java services that serve millions of users

• Support implementation of a module/application/product

• Participate in architectural discussions that involve multiple systems

• Help to identify any product/functionality gaps and collaborate internal product and technology teams to define the necessary development to support solution delivery.

• Support integration efforts and critical work streams of strategic initiatives sponsored by senior executives

• Demonstrate engineering excellency

• Pro-active response in identifying and troubleshooting integration or technical issues

• Demonstrate engineering excellency by creating reusable, production-ready frameworks

• Challenge the status quo when needed.

• Ownership and strive for excellence in your role

What do you need to bring:

• Bachelor’s degree, or foreign equivalent, in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical discipline (or equivalent experience)

• 5+ years of experience planning, architecting, designing, developing, and delivering software platforms

• Proficiency developing object-oriented software in Java

• Deep knowledge of the Spring Framework, REST and JSON

• Experience with design and development of scalable, high-volume web services and platforms

• Understanding of authentication and authorization best-practices for distributed applications

• Strong problem-solving skills and a passion for debugging complex issues

• Adept at writing and executing automated unit, functional and integration tests and familiar with test frameworks and tools like testNG, JUnit, Mockito, and JaCoCo

• Proficiency with at least one scripting language (Perl, Python, UNIX Shell Script etc.)

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex technical information in a clear and concise manner to a variety of audiences

• Experience with Git and Github version control, Apache Maven, Continuous Integration systems (Hudson/Jenkins) & Bug Tracking (Jira) tools

• Experience with using Agile/Scrum methodology for software development

**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:

Subsidiary:

PayPal

Travel Percent:

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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:

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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.