PayPal · 3 hours ago
Software Engineer
Austin, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expPayPal has been revolutionizing commerce globally for more than 25 years. As a member of the API Gateway team, you will design, develop, and maintain the API Gateway, impacting the developer experience and overall performance and security of APIs.
E-Commerce PlatformsFinTechMobile PaymentsTransaction Processing
Responsibilities
Design, develop, test and deploy new capabilities of the new API Gateway using Java/Lua/Go
Drive innovation through rapid prototyping and iterative development
Actively engage in design and code reviews, providing constructive feedback to peers and incorporating feedback into your own work to maintain high standards of code quality and functionality
Manage your own project deliverables, timelines, and priorities, effectively balancing multiple tasks to meet project deadlines and performance targets
Work closely with other engineers, product managers, and stakeholders to define and prioritize features and improvements
Provide support for all operational aspects to ensure the reliability of the gateway
Champion clean code principles, ensuring adherence to best practices
Qualification
Required
Excellent programming skills in Java
Proven track record of building modern, resilient, and operationally efficient backend systems adhering to industry standards (HTTP, REST, microservices architecture, etc.)
Knowledge of web and reverse proxies (Nginx, Apache HTTP Server) and a strong understanding of L7 routing for traffic management
Proficiency in containerization (Docker) and orchestration tools (Kubernetes)
Experience in monitoring production systems and resolving issues swiftly
Flexibility and eagerness to learn new technologies and adapt quickly
Minimum of 2 years of experience in software development, with a focus on backend development
Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science or computer engineering
Preferred
Preferred experience in Kong plugin development using Lua or Go, and familiarity with package managers like LuaRocks
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker), and orchestration tools (Kubernetes)
Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure
Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools like Datadog and OpenTelemetry
Benefits
Flexible work environment
Employee shares options
Health and life insurance
Company
PayPal
PayPal is a financial service company that provides online payment solutions to its users worldwide.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$12.17BKey Investors
Kohlberg Kravis RobertsBlueRun Ventures
2025-11-17Post Ipo Debt· $6.95B
2023-06-07Post Ipo Debt· $5B
2015-07-20IPO
Leadership Team
Simon Bladon
CEO, UK
chaloem khompitoon
President & CEO
Recent News
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