Staff Software Engineer 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:

Meet Your Team PayPal is transforming global commerce

Our Engineering team is the heart of this transformation

Were building innovative solutions that delight customers and drive business growth

Join our dynamic engineering team at PayPal, where youll 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 the world of 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

As a Backend Software Engineer, you will:

Build robust backend systems from concept to completion

Collaborate effectively with diverse teams to create exceptional products

Drive innovation and process improvement

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

Job Description:

Your day-to-day: As a Backend Software Engineer, you'll define the technical roadmap and drive innovation

You'll collaborate with product and engineering leadership to deliver impactful solutions

Strong analytical skills to analyze requirements and transform into scalable software designs

Strong advocate of code craftsmanship, good coding standards and use of tools that will improve the quality of the delivered code

Define and execute the backend technology strategy

Drive innovation and experimentation

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver business outcomes What do you need to bring:

Bachelors degree in computer science or related field

8+ years of backend development experience

Proficiency in at least one backend language Java

Expert in back-end development using Java EE technologies (e g

Java language, application servers, servlet containers, JMS, JPA, Spring MVC, Hibernate)

Strong OOP skills

Experience with Design Patterns, MVC and frameworks (e g

Spring)

Experience with databases (SQL, NoSQL)

Deep expertise in backend technologies and architecture

Proven ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with using Agile/Scrum methodology for software development

Experience with 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

We offer anopportunity to join a team thatthrives in cultivating content and customer-focused solutions

We encourage and welcome out-of-the-box ideas in allbusiness areas as we push for efficiency and collaboration

We enjoy all the benefits of working for PayPal

Join usand contribute to ourdigitaltransformation! While you are partof ourEngineering team, you will have a broader impact on the overall growth of the business

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