Staff Engineer – Full Stack

What you need to know about the role:-

•Experienced Full Stack Developer, with a strong backend focus, to lead platform development efforts within our Performance Engineering team.

•This role is pivotal for a technical leader who thrives on building high-performance solutions integrated across the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)

•You will contribute to both platform development and Performance Engineering, driving initiatives that support the Shift Left strategy and advance our platform's capabilities in delivering reliable, optimized performance solutions

Meet our team:-

•The Performance Engineering Team drives system efficiency, scalability, and reliability by analyzing and optimizing application and platform performance through automated performance products and driving a shift-left approach

•We focus on developing tools for continuous profiling, latency monitoring, and automated bottleneck detection, enabling seamless performance insights at scale.

•Collaborating across engineering domains, we drive optimization initiatives, improve resource efficiency, and ensure consistent governance.

•By leveraging automation and innovative solutions, we proactively enhance system performance and deliver exceptional customer experiences.

Job Description:

Your way to impact 

At PayPal, Full Stack Software Engineers are the architects of our global payment platform. You'll design, develop, and optimize core systems powering millions of transactions daily, delivering innovative solutions that delight customers and drive business success. 

Your day-to-day:  

As a Full Stack Software Engineer, you will: 

• Define and execute the Full Stack technology strategy. 
• Foster a culture of innovation and experimentation. 
• Deliver high-quality Full Stack solutions that meet business objectives. 

What you need to bring: 

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field. 
• 8+ years of Full Stack development experience. 
• Proficient in developing high-performance, secure, and scalable back-end applications, with a strong understanding of deployment methods and various database technologies 
• Demonstrated expertise in large-scale software architecture and development 
• Strong object-oriented programming skills, particularly in Java/J2EE 
• Deep expertise in JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and multiple frontend frameworks (React, Angular, Vue). 
• Strong understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure). 
• Experience with relational databases such as MSSQL, Oracle 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience with serverless architectures. 
• Proven track record of leading and mentoring engineering teams 
• Exposure to and understanding of NoSQL databases and microservices architecture is a plus