Engineer - Backend (Java)

Meet Your Team
PayPal is transforming global commerce. Our Engineering team is the heart of this transformation. We re building innovative solutions that delight customers and drive business growth. Join our dynamic engineering team at PayPal, where you ll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented peers and work on high-impact projects in an agile environment. Were not just building systems; were creating scalable, high-performance solutions that make a real difference in 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.

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.

• Design and develop scalable backend systems.
• Optimize system performance and reliability.
• Mentor junior engineers.

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 3-5 years of backend development experience.
• Proficiency in at least one backend language (Java, Python, Ruby on Rails)
• Advanced proficiency in backend development with either Java EE frameworks, including experience with Spring MVC, or Hibernate.
• Experience designing and implementing RESTful services, focusing on scalability and reliability, using Java.
• Proven ability to mentor junior engineers and contribute to code reviews and design discussions.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)
• Experience with databases (SQL, NoSQL)
• Strong understanding of database design, including SQL and NoSQL databases, and experience with ORM tools.

• 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