Sr Software Engineer - BigQuery

PayPal•Scottsdale, AZ

2d•$123,500 - $183,700•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Senior Software Engineer (CL6) on the Credit Platform, you will design and operate Java-based backend services alongside BigQuery-powered data workflows that support credit and asset externalization processes. You will work on systems where real-time services, large-scale data processing, and financial reporting intersect. This role requires strong technical ownership, sound judgment, and comfort operating in environments where system correctness and data integrity are essential. This is a hands-on role with broad technical scope and meaningful cross-team collaboration.

Requirements

3+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
6+ years of professional experience as a software engineer building production systems
Strong proficiency in Java, including designing and building RESTful APIs using Spring Boot or similar frameworks
4+ years of hands-on experience on Google Cloud Platform, particularly BigQuery, Dataproc, Pub/Sub, Cloud Run, and Cloud Functions
Deep expertise in BigQuery internals, includingQuery execution plans and performance tuningTable partitioning and clustering strategiesPartition sizing and cost versus performance tradeoffsBulk updates, real-time updates and deletes, and materialized views
Experience designing and operating real-time and near-real-time data pipelines
Strong experience with logging, monitoring, and observability, including dashboards, alerting, and production troubleshooting
Proficiency with IAM, service accounts, and data access controls, including data localization and compliance requirements
Ability to design scalable, reliable systems with a strong focus on correctness, performance, and operational excellence
Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across engineering and cross-functional teams.

Nice To Haves

Experience building systems that support financial reporting, reconciliation, or external data sharing
Familiarity with regulated environments and auditability requirements
Experience with modern data architectures such as Data Lakes, Data Mesh, or Data Fabric
Background in payments, credit, or financial services

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
Design and build Java-based backend services and RESTful APIs supporting credit and asset externalization workflows
Own BigQuery-backed datasets and pipelines used for reporting, reconciliation, and external data delivery
Design data models and access patterns that support accurate, auditable representation of credit assets
Optimize BigQuery performance, cost, and reliability using partitioning, clustering, and query tuning
Build and operate real-time and near-real-time pipelines using Pub/Sub, batch or streaming frameworks, and Java services
Leverage Dataproc for large-scale data processing and synchronization across BigQuery tables
Ensure strong observability, data quality controls, and operational readiness across services and data workflows
Partner with product, finance, risk, compliance, and engineering teams to deliver secure and compliant solutions
Influence platform architecture and best practices through design reviews and technical leadership.