PayPal · 20 hours ago
Senior Software Java Engineer
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$144K/yr - $213K/yr
4+ years expPayPal is revolutionizing commerce globally for over 25 years, empowering consumers and businesses in approximately 200 markets. The Senior Software Java Engineer will be responsible for designing and implementing backend services that enhance consumer onboarding experiences on mobile platforms, while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
E-CommerceFinTechPaymentsE-Commerce PlatformsMobile PaymentsTransaction Processing
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
Contributes to backend development by working with functional leads and Architects
Participate in the full development lifecycle, including design, coding, automated testing, and releases
Be a problem solver and drive to get results
Able to find & fix performance, scalability and other live issues in a time critical environment
Prototype ideas quickly using cutting edge technologies
Communicate effectively to peers and leadership on tasks and projects
Collaborate closely with product, architecture and other cross-functional teams to deliver compelling solutions
Passion for code quality, maintainability and testability
Qualification
Required
3+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience
4+ years software development experience (or Master's with 2+ years of experience)
Competent in designing and building scalable web services & REST APIs
Solid understanding of web & mobile applications stack, SOA & Message Queues
Proficient with Java, GraphQL, Java Spring Boot, Junit, SQL, Maven & Git
B.S. or equivalent degree in Computer Science
Preferred
Contributes to backend development by working with functional leads and Architects
Participate in the full development lifecycle, including design, coding, automated testing, and releases
Be a problem solver and drive to get results
Able to find & fix performance, scalability and other live issues in a time critical environment
Prototype ideas quickly using cutting edge technologies
Communicate effectively to peers and leadership on tasks and projects
Collaborate closely with product, architecture and other cross-functional teams to deliver compelling solutions
Passion for code quality, maintainability and testability
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
H1B Sponsorship
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2023 (775)
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$12.17BKey Investors
Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co.Madison Dearborn Partners,VertexClearstone Venture Partners,Goldman Sachs
2025-11-17Post Ipo Debt· $6.95B
2023-06-07Post Ipo Debt· $5B
2015-07-20IPO
Leadership Team
Alex Chriss
President & CEO
Simon Bladon
PayPal UK CEO
Recent News
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