Staff Software Engineer - Java

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.

As a Backend 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, 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 Backend Software Engineer, you'll define the technical roadmap and drive innovation. You'll collaborate with product and engineering leadership to deliver impactful solutions.

Strong analytical skills to analyze requirements and transform into scalable software designs.

Strong advocate of code craftsmanship, good coding standards and use of tools that will improve the quality of the delivered code

Define and execute the backend technology strategy.

Drive innovation and experimentation.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver business outcomes What do you need to bring:

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field.

8+ years of backend development experience.

Proficiency in at least one backend language Java

Expert in back-end development using Java EE technologies (e.g. Java language, application servers, servlet containers, JMS, JPA, Spring MVC, Hibernate)

Strong OOP skills

Experience with Design Patterns, MVC and frameworks (e.g. Spring)

Experience with databases (SQL, NoSQL)

Deep expertise in backend technologies and architecture.

Proven ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams. Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with using Agile/Scrum methodology for software development

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.

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. We enjoy all the benefits of working for PayPal. Join us?and contribute to our?digital?transformation! While you are part?of our?Engineering team, you will have a broader impact on the overall growth of the business.