Senior Staff Software 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:

We are looking for a highly motivated individual with strong leadership and technical skills to help drive the success of our software development team
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of success in software development and be a team player with excellent communication and problem-solving skills
The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field and a minimum of 5 years of experience in software development and 3 years of experience in a managerial or leadership role
A strong understanding of software development and design principles, along with a strong working knowledge of software engineering processes and tools, is required
The ability to effectively manage projects, prioritize tasks, and work collaboratively with a team is essential

Job Description:

This is an opportunity to join a world-leading team of software developers and to take a leading role in developing and managing PayPal's software products

What you need to bring:

• Educational Background: BS/MS degree in Computer Science or a related field
• Extensive Experience: Over 10 years of experience in designing and developing large-scale software applications
• Proficiency in Java and Frameworks: Deep understanding and hands-on experience with Java, Spring Core, and Spring Batch
• Strong expertise in both SQL and NoSQL technologies, with a solid understanding of relational and free-form databases, data architecture, and SQL/PL-SQL development
• JavaScript/TypeScript Expertise: Hands-on experience in Functional and Object-Oriented JavaScript/TypeScript/ES6+ coding
• Client-Side Frameworks: Hands-on experience with client-side JavaScript frameworks such as React.js  
• Server-Side JavaScript: Deep familiarity with JavaScript and server-side JavaScript frameworks like Node.js
• API Integration: Experience with remote data integration via RESTful APIs and JSON
• Mentorship and Continuous Learning: Passionate about mentoring team members and staying up-to-date with the latest technologies and platforms
• User Interface Design: Strong passion for designing and engineering rich user interfaces
• Quality Assurance: Disciplined approach to testing and quality assurance
• Version Control: Hands-on knowledge of version control systems such as GIT
• Analytical Skills: Ability to think logically, diagnose/triage issues, and make informed decisions
• Action-Oriented: Bias towards action, with a strong drive to execute and follow through
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