Associate Engineer - Backend (Java)

Job Description

As a Backend engineer you will be responsible to build platforms that power Consumer facing experiences operating at a high scale. You would be responsible for functional and non-functional operational excellence associated with the platforms. 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 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. Your day-to-day As a Software Engineer - Backend (Java) you'll contribute to building robust backend systems. you'll collaborate closely with experienced engineers to learn and grow your skills. Develop and maintain backend components. Write clean, efficient code adhering to coding standards. Participate in code reviews and provide feedback. What do you need to Bring Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related field. 2+ years of backend development experience. Strong foundation in programming concepts and data structures. Proficiency in at least one backend language (Java, Python, Ruby on Rails) Proficiency in back-end development utilizing Java EE technologies (Java, application servers, servlet containers, JMS, JPA, Spring MVC, Hibernate) Strong understanding of web services and Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) standards, including REST, OAuth, and JSON, with experience in Java environments. Experience with ORM (Object-Relational Mapper) tools, working within Java-based solutions like Hibernate. Experience with databases (SQL, NoSQL) 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.