Senior Software Java Engineer

PayPal • San Jose, CA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

PayPal has been revolutionizing commerce globally for more than 25 years. Creating innovative experiences that make moving money, selling, and shopping simple, personalized, and secure, PayPal empowers consumers and businesses in approximately 200 markets to join and thrive in the global economy. We operate a global, two-sided network at scale that connects hundreds of millions of merchants and consumers. We help merchants and consumers connect, transact, and complete payments, whether they are online or in person. PayPal is more than a connection to third-party payment networks. We provide proprietary payment solutions accepted by merchants that enable the completion of payments on our platform on behalf of our customers. We offer our customers the flexibility to use their accounts to purchase and receive payments for goods and services, as well as the ability to transfer and withdraw funds. We enable consumers to exchange funds more safely with merchants using a variety of funding sources, which may include a bank account, a PayPal or Venmo account balance, PayPal and Venmo branded credit products, a credit card, a debit card, certain cryptocurrencies, or other stored value products such as gift cards, and eligible credit card rewards. Our PayPal, Venmo, and Xoom products also make it safer and simpler for friends and family to transfer funds to each other. We offer merchants an end-to-end payments solution that provides authorization and settlement capabilities, as well as instant access to funds and payouts. We also help merchants connect with their customers, process exchanges and returns, and manage risk. We enable consumers to engage in cross-border shopping and merchants to extend their global reach while reducing the complexity and friction involved in enabling cross-border trade. Our beliefs are the foundation for how we conduct business every day. We live each day guided by our core values of Inclusion, Innovation, Collaboration, and Wellness. Together, our values ensure that we work together as one global team with our customers at the center of everything we do – and they push us to ensure we take care of ourselves, each other, and our communities. Job Summary: PayPal Consumer Onboarding Engineering team is looking for a strong backend software engineer to work on a unique opportunity within PayPal. As a member of the Consumer Onboarding Engineering team, you will be responsible for designing and implementing backend services that powers the consumer onboarding user experiences on mobile platforms and working closely with other cross-functional & vertical teams. If you are passionate about continually improving the quality of every aspect of your daily routine - be it code, delivery process, communication or visibility, if you like to challenge the status quo and look for a friendly but challenging place to build up your skills - we believe you can be a great addition to our team!

Requirements

• 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

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

Benefits

• At PayPal, we’re committed to building an equitable and inclusive global economy.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level