Senior Software Engineer - Python

PayPalSan Jose, CA
$130,500 - $212,850Hybrid

About The Position

This job delivers complete solutions spanning all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). It involves advising management on project-level issues, guiding junior engineers, operating with little supervision, and applying knowledge of technical best practices. 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

Requirements

  • 3+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Strong foundation in programming concepts and data structures.
  • Experience with backend development using Python and frameworks such as Django or Flask.
  • Understanding of web services and Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) principles.
  • Exposure to version control systems (e.g., Git) and collaborative development workflows.

Nice To Haves

  • Interest in large-scale, high-performance distributed systems.
  • Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform).
  • Hands-on experience with databases (SQL and/or NoSQL).
  • Hands-on experience with low-latency in-memory databases such as Redis.
  • Hands-on experience with event-driven architecture and messaging systems such as SQS/SNS/Kafka/RabbitMQ/Pulsar.
  • Experience implementing CI/CD, automated testing, and observability to improve delivery quality and operational resilience.
  • Contributions to open-source projects or participation in developer communities.
  • Awareness of the payment processing industry and related compliance or regulatory standards.

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

Benefits

  • generous paid time off
  • healthcare coverage for you and your family
  • resources to create financial security
  • support your mental health
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