Senior Backend Engineer (Java) at PayPal

PayPal is a leading technology company transforming global commerce. Our Engineering team is at the forefront of this transformation, building innovative solutions that delight customers and drive business growth. We are a dynamic engineering team focused on 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, working closely with design, product, and QA teams to deliver world-class experiences.

About the Role

As a Senior Backend Engineer at PayPal, you will be an architect of our global payment platform, designing, developing, and optimizing core systems that power millions of transactions daily. You will have a direct impact on customer experiences and the company's success.

Your Impact

You will architect and lead the development of complex backend systems, drive innovation, and mentor the team. Your responsibilities include:

• Architecting and designing large-scale backend systems.
• Leading and mentoring engineering teams.
• Driving technical excellence and best practices.
• Applying strong analytical skills to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

What You Need

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• 5+ years of backend development experience.
• Proficiency in at least one backend language such as Java, Python, or 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 experience 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 methodologies and large-scale, high-performance systems.
• Knowledge of the payment processing industry and relevant regulations.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• Contributions to open-source projects.