Senior Software Engineer - Backend (Java)

Meet our Team:

We are part of PayPal’s Risk Organization, supporting the Chargeback Platform in the Disputes domain. Our team builds and maintains scalable, secure backend services that manage disputes efficiently, ensuring seamless experiences for customers and merchants.

What you need to know about the Role:

You will design, develop, and maintain backend systems and APIs using Java, with strong emphasis on performance, reliability, and security. You’ll work with cross-functional teams to deliver end-to-end features, follow best practices in coding, testing, and deployment, and contribute in an agile environment. Key responsibilities include solving large-scale challenges, optimizing performance, and ensuring fault tolerance. Experience with RESTful APIs, microservices, databases (SQL/NoSQL), and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) is highly valuable. Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential to influence both technical direction and business impact.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Delivers complete solutions spanning all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) (design, implementation, testing, delivery and operations), based on definitions from more senior roles.
• Advises immediate management on project-level issues
• Guides junior engineers
• Operates with little day-to-day supervision, making technical decisions based on knowledge of internal conventions and industry best practices
• Applies knowledge of technical best practices in making decisions

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience and a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

Preferred Qualification

Your way to impact

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 Senior Software Engineer - Backend, you'll design and implement backend solutions. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products.

• Design and develop scalable backend systems.
• Optimize system performance and reliability.
• Mentor junior engineers.

What do you need to bring

• 5 + years of backend development experience and a bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field.
• Proficiency in at least one backend language Java
• Advanced proficiency in backend development with either Java EE frameworks, including experience with Spring MVC, or Hibernate.
• Experience designing and implementing RESTful services, focusing on scalability and reliability, using Java.
• Proven ability to mentor junior engineers and contribute to code reviews and design discussions.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)
• Event driven architecture like Kafka, Rabbit MQ is plus
• Experience with databases (SQL, NoSQL)
• Strong understanding of database design, including SQL and NoSQL databases, and experience with ORM tools.

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.
• Understanding of risk systems architecture or disputes management workflows.

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For the majority of employees, PayPal's balanced hybrid work model offers 3 days in the office for effective in-person collaboration and 2 days at your choice of either the PayPal office or your home workspace, ensuring that you equally have the benefits and conveniences of both locations.

Our Benefits:

At PayPal, we’re committed to building an equitable and inclusive global economy. And we can’t do this without our most important asset—you. That’s why we offer benefits to help you thrive in every stage of life. We champion your financial, physical, and mental health by offering valuable benefits and resources to help you care for the whole you.

We have great benefits including a flexible work environment, employee shares options, health and life insurance and more. To learn more about our benefits please visit https://www.paypalbenefits.com .

Who We Are:

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Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

PayPal provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, PayPal will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at paypalglobaltalentacquisition@paypal.com .

Belonging at PayPal:

Our employees are central to advancing our mission, and we strive to create an environment where everyone can do their best work with a sense of purpose and belonging. Belonging at PayPal means creating a workplace with a sense of acceptance and security where all employees feel included and valued. We are proud to have a diverse workforce reflective of the merchants, consumers, and communities that we serve, and we continue to take tangible actions to cultivate inclusivity and belonging at PayPal.