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143 PayPal Jobs

Senior Engineer - Backend (Java)

PayPal Holdings, Inc.

3.9

based on 922 Reviews

5-10 years

Chennai

1 vacancy

Senior Engineer - Backend (Java)

PayPal

posted 21hr ago

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Flexible timing

Key skills for the job

Python Backend Data Processing Agile Coaching Open Source Process Improvement

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Job Description

Build robust backend systems from concept to completion.
Collaborate effectively with diverse teams to create exceptional products.
Drive innovation and process improvement. At PayPal, Software Engineers are the architects of our global payment platform. Youll design, develop, and optimize core systems that power millions of transactions daily, directly impacting our customers experiences and our companys success.

Your way to impact

At PayPal, Backend Software Engineers are the architects of our global payment platform. Youll design, develop, and optimize core systems that power millions of transactions daily, directly impacting our customers experiences and our companys success.

Your day-to-day

As a Staff Engineer - Backend , you will architect and lead the development of complex backend systems, drive innovation, and mentor the team.

Architect and design large-scale backend systems.
Lead and mentor engineering teams.
Drive technical excellence and best practices
Strong analytical skills including the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

What do you need to bring

Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related field.
5+ years of backend development experience.
Proficiency in at least one backend language (Java, Python, Ruby on Rails)
Expertise in architecting and developing large-scale backend systems using Java EE with extensive experience in Spring MVC or Hibernate.
Proven track record of designing, building, and maintaining complex RESTful APIs and microservices.
Leadership in guiding engineering teams through complex technical challenges and design decisions.
In-depth knowledge of distributed systems, cloud-native applications, and containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
Experience with large-scale data processing, caching strategies, and performance optimization.
Strong experience with distributed systems and microservices.
Proven ability to lead and mentor teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with Agile methodology , large-scale, high-performance systems.
Knowledge of the payment processing industry and relevant regulations.
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).
Contributions to open-source projects

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent

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3.4

Rating based on 2 Senior Engineer reviews

Anonymous · Engineering - Software & QA in Chennai

Likes

Leave Benefits are good. Providing WFH also.

Dislikes

No job security. Frequent leadership change. No QA Team , Developer has to take their own responsibility to test their features and deploy in live. Previously work life balance is so goodbut now a days, support team is also getting removed and the developers are forced to do the oncall support along with the regular work even if yo..Read More