Software Engineer - Backend Java

Meet our team: 

At PayPal Credit, we are a supportive, forward-thinking community of customer-centric technologists. We celebrate our successes, learn from our challenges, and always keep pushing forward. Whether we're brainstorming the next big feature, tackling complex technical challenges, or sharing insights from our latest project, there's a shared sense of purpose and excitement for what we're building. Together, we share a common goal; to build seamless, secure, and scalable solutions that empower individuals and businesses around the globe. 

Your way to impact: 

Your work will directly contribute to PayPal’s overarching mission of revolutionizing  
commerce globally. By building, enhancing, and scaling the back-end applications that underpin our credit experiences, you will be a key player in enabling seamless and innovative financial services for our customers worldwide. Your efforts in developing high-quality, secure, and performant software solutions will not only improve user experiences but also drive the financial inclusion and flexibility that is critical in today's digital economy. Your role goes beyond coding; it's about making a tangible impact on the lives of millions.  

In your day-to-day role you will: 

• Design, develop, test, and deploy robust software solutions using Java in a Linux/Unix environment, ensuring high performance, security, and scalability. 

• Independently work on multiple product features, utilizing your technical expertise to propose innovative solutions for both new and existing  functionalities, informed by a growing understanding of our products and the business domain. 

• Manage your own project deliverables, timelines, and priorities, effectively balancing multiple tasks to meet project deadlines and performance targets. 

• Actively engage in design and code reviews, providing constructive feedback to peers and incorporating feedback into your own work to maintain high standards of code quality and functionality. 

• Mentor and train new team members, sharing your knowledge and experience to help onboard them onto the team quickly and efficiently, fostering a culture of learning and continuous improvement. 

What Do You Need To Bring 

• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or an equivalent combination of technical education and work experience.  

• Four or more years of software development experience, with a strong emphasis on Java, including experience with the Spring Framework. 

• A deep understanding of data structures, object-oriented design, and algorithms. 

• Experience working with large-scale, highly available, and distributed systems. 

• Experience developing automated unit, integration, and functional tests, preferably in a Java environment using tools like JUnit, Mockito, or Spring Test. 

• Proficiency in using Maven as a build and dependency management tool. Experience designing and developing RESTful web services. 

• An understanding of Continuous Integration (CI) and Continuous Delivery (CD) concepts, with experience in using build and deployment tools to streamline and automate the development lifecycle. 

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