Software Engineer - Backend (Java)

PayPal • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

Implements tasks within the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), receiving structure and oversight from more experienced staff Follows well-established internal conventions and standard procedures Understands internal standards & processes an applies them to make technical decisions Collaborates with peers, manager, and project lead to gain understanding of tasks and review solutions May contribute to code & design reviews Contribute to the development of RESTful APIs and microservices used across credit workflows Implement features that support the credit application journey, including offers and eligibility, applications, and account management Participate in design discussions and code reviews to improve system quality and maintainability Work with product, risk, compliance, and engineering partners to understand requirements and deliver solutions

Requirements

• 1+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• 3+ years of professional experience in software engineering
• 3+ years in Java, with experience building RESTful APIs using Spring Boot or similar frameworks
• Experience developing microservices or backend systems in a production environment
• Experience with relational databases (Oracle, MySQL), NoSQL databases (DynamoDB), or analytical data warehouses (BigQuery)
• Working knowledge of data modeling and SQL fundamentals
• Experience with event-driven or asynchronous systems using messaging or streaming platforms such as Kafka or Pulsar
• Ability to write reliable, maintainable, and secure code
• Strong collaboration and communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience building distributed systems or high-availability services
• Exposure to cloud platforms such as GCP or AWS
• Experience in payments, credit, or other financial services domains
• Familiarity with observability, monitoring, and operational best practices

Responsibilities

• Contribute to code & design reviews
• Contribute to the development of RESTful APIs and microservices used across credit workflows
• Implement features that support the credit application journey, including offers and eligibility, applications, and account management
• Participate in design discussions and code reviews to improve system quality and maintainability
• Work with product, risk, compliance, and engineering partners to understand requirements and deliver solutions

What This Job Offers

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