Staff Software Engineer - Java

Meet Your TeamPayPal 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 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

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 Backend Software Engineer, youll define the technical roadmap and drive innovation

Youll 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 outcomesWhat do you need to bring: Bachelor s 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

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Java language, application servers, servlet containers, JMS, JPA, Spring MVC, Hibernate) Strong OOP skills Experience with Design Patterns, MVC and frameworks (e

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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 an opportunity to join a team that thrives in cultivating content and customer-focused solutions

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

We enjoy all the benefits of working for PayPal

Join us and contribute to our digital transformation! While you are part of our Engineering team, you will have a broader impact on the overall growth of the business