Senior Engineer – Full Stack

What do you need to know about the role

As a MTS1, 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, 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.

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. 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.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 Staff Engineer - Backend, you will architect and lead the development of complex backend systems, drive innovation, and mentor the team.

• Architect and design large-scale backend systems.
• Lead and mentor engineering teams.
• Drive technical excellence and best practices
• Strong analytical skills including the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

What do you need to bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 5+ years of backend development experience.
• Proficiency in at least one backend language (Java, Python, 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 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 methodology , 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