Senior Software 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 Summary:

At PayPal, Senior Software Engineers Backend play a pivotal role in building the systems that power millions of global transactions every day. As a Senior Engineer Backend Java you will architect and develop large-scale, high-performance backend solutions that directly enhance customer experiences and business outcomes. You’ll lead and mentor engineering teams, champion technical excellence, and drive innovation across the platform. This role demands strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to define complex challenges, interpret data, and deliver impactful, scalable solutions.

Job Description:

Essential Responsibilities:

• Delivers complete solutions spanning all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) (design, implementation, testing, delivery and operations), based on definitions from more senior roles.

• Advises immediate management on project-level issues

• Guides junior engineers

• Operates with little day-to-day supervision, making technical decisions based on knowledge of internal conventions and industry best practices

• Applies knowledge of technical best practices in making decisions

Expected Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience and a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

Additional Responsibilities & Preferred Qualifications:

Additional Qualifications

• Proficiency in Java, with extensive experience using Java EE, Spring MVC, or Hibernate.

• Proven track record in architecting and developing large-scale backend systems, including RESTful APIs and microservices.

• Strong expertise in distributed systems, cloud-native architectures, and containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.

• Experience with large-scale data processing, caching strategies, and performance optimization.

• Demonstrated ability to lead engineering initiatives, influence design decisions, and mentor teams in a collaborative environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in Agile environments and developing high-performance, large-scale systems.

• Familiarity with the payment processing industry and related compliance or regulatory standards.

• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure).

• Contributions to open-source projects or active engagement in the developer community.

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