Engineer – Backend (Java)

What you need to know about the role

A customer focused, hands-on Senior Full-stack engineer, responsible for designing, implementing and delivering state of the art payments solutions for Growth markets of PayPal. The ideal candidate is an individual with experience building software systems by engaging across the full software lifecycle, from system design and development of system backend components. Business acumen, hands-on technology skills, positive work ethic and a collaborative mindset are key to the success of this role.

Meet our team

The Growth Markets Engineering Team is responsible for developing and rolling out new products for PayPal's customer base in markets seeing high commerce growth across the world such as Mexico, Brazil and Japan. Our charter is to double down and drive the next wave of growth for PayPal's consumer and merchant bases globally, to propel new user acquisition, provide platform expansion through ubiquity, bring in new revenue through partnerships and to contribute actively to our organization's mission of democratizing financial services.Job Description:

Your way to impact 

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. 

Your day-to-day 

As a Senior Software Engineer - Backend, you'll design and implement backend solutions. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products. 

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

What do you need to bring 

• Bachelor's 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. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• 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.