Senior Engineer - Backend (Java)

Job Description

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. Youll design, develop, and optimize core systems that power millions of transactions daily, directly impacting our customers experiences and our companys 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. Were not just building systems; were 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 Continuously innovate and deliver awesome experiences for our users Solve the real customer problems through technology Prove your problem-solving skills in both day-to-day work as well as during lab days and hack weeks. Work with your peers in Backend Engineering chapter, collaborating on platform improvements and increasing learning opportunities for and creating opportunities for growth in a supportive environment. We offer an opportunity to join a team that thrives in cultivating content and customer-focused solutions. We encourage and welcome out-of-the-box ideas in all business areas as we push for efficiency and collaboration. Your day-to-day: Engage with multiple teams of highly talented engineers and architects to design and develop highly scalable, unique customizable solutions that meet the needs of our customers and stakeholders. Actively engage with leadership across Product, Architecture, Design and Engineering to design, propose, discuss and refine new features and functionality. Collaborate with other engineering teams, IT, and business stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver innovative solutions that meet organizational needs. Communicate with stakeholders on technical standards, principles, methodologies and trends. Enhance overall system operational characteristics by establishing best practices for code quality, reduction in tech debt, building frameworks or shared techniques to improve engineering effectiveness. Identify opportunities for refactoring, API changes, solution designs and other types of tech debt remediation. Influence management for driving technical decision-making for the right selection of technology by giving forthright, understandable, and actionable advice. Drive decision-making with team members with different views for simple to complex problems with the business requirements to help synthesize the best solution. Engage with business team, highly analytical and have experience designing and implementing A/B tests, with approach like data-based experiments. You know exactly what and how to track business metrics and KPIs. What do you need to bring: Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related field. 7+ 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