Senior Engineer - Backend (Java)

Job Description

As a member of the engineering team, you will be responsible for the development and delivery of the services that power the digital wallets ecosystem. You will work closely with product, design, and analytics teams to understand payments ecosystems that our software is enabling. Were looking for talented, motivated, and detail-oriented technologists with a passion for building robust systems at scale. We value collaboration, communication, and a passion for achieving engineering and product excellence. Meet our team The candidate will be part of PayPal Digital Wallet Team. The candidate will be responsible for building backend service that will power the money movement in and out of PayPal ecosystem. Job Description: Your way to impact At PayPal, Backend Software Engineers are the architects of our global payment platform. Youll design, develop, and optimize core systems that power millions of transactions daily, directly impacting our customers experiences and our companys 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: Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related field. 5+ years of backend development experience. Proficiency in Java backend language 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