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Meet our Team
In our team, we believe in true ownership. We stand behind what we build and grow from every challenge along the way. Accountability isn’t just a principle for us, it’s how we work every day. We appreciate people who are reliable, naturally curious, and comfortable trying new things. We think about the bigger picture and write code that others will be happy to work with later on. Sharing knowledge comes naturally to us, we value open discussions, and we’re fully on board with team decisions and collective ownership. If that sounds like you, you’ll fit right in!
What You Can Expect
As a Backend Engineer on our team, you’ll contribute to all backend activities while actively participating in the broader software engineering process. This includes infrastructure, data, application development, deployment, monitoring, architecture, code reviews, and collaboration through pair and group programming.
Your day-to-day
As a Sr Backend Software Engineer, you’ll design and implement robust backend solutions while collaborating with different teams to deliver high-quality products. Your day-to-day will primarily involve:
Designing and developing scalable backend systems.
Optimizing system performance and reliability.
Learning from and supporting other engineers.
What you need to succeed
Advanced proficiency in Java, with strong expertise in core concepts, design patterns, and optimization techniques.
Extensive hands-on experience with Java frameworks like Spring (Spring Boot, Spring MVC) and Hibernate, building scalable and maintainable solutions.
Proven experience in designing and implementing high-performance RESTful services, focusing on scalability, reliability, and performance in production environments.
Strong ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, contributing to technical leadership through code reviews, design discussions, and mentoring junior engineers.
Deep knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure), utilizing them to deliver cost-effective and scalable solutions.
Expert understanding of both relational and NoSQL databases, with hands-on experience in ORM tools like Hibernate to ensure efficient data handling and performance tuning.
Get bonus points if you also have...
Experience with large-scale, high-performance systems.
Knowledge of the payment processing industry and relevant regulations.
Contributions to open-source projects.
Familiarity with microservices architecture and containerization.
We Believe in You
Interested in knowing more? Don't hesitate to apply and/or – we'd love to get to know you!
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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 comprehensive, choice-based programs, to support all aspects of personal wellbeing—physical, emotional, and financial—delivering meaningful value where it matters most. We strive to create a flexible, balanced work culture with a holistic approach to benefits, including generous paid time off, healthcare coverage for you and your family, and resources to create financial security and support your mental health.
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 .
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.
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