Software Engineer

The Company 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 Meet Your Team PayPal s Payment Links Buttons team is transforming how merchants integrate with payment solutions We re building innovative no-code and low-code User Experiences APIs SDKs that enable merchants to start accepting payments in minutes rather than days or weeks Our solutions empower merchants without technical expertise to create instant payment links for use across multiple channels - social media email in-person QR codes and websites We prioritize robust security fraud prevention and compliance while maintaining PayPal s signature ease of use that helps businesses get paid faster and more efficiently We collaborate closely with product design and data science teams in an agile environment using modern technologies like Java React Node js and AWS to deliver world-class payment solutions that make a real difference in global commerce What you need to know about the role This job implements tasks within the Software Development Lifecycle SDLC follows internal conventions and procedures makes technical decisions collaborates with peers and project leads and contributes to code and design reviews PayPal Integrations Developer Experiences team is looking for a Software Engineer with Java development experience to build futuristic and delightful payment features for our diverse customer base across the globe Essential Responsibilities 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 Minimum Qualifications Minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience and a Bachelor s degree or equivalent experience Preferred Qualification Your way to impact At PayPal Backend Software Engineers are the architects of our global payment platform You ll design develop and optimize core systems that power millions of transactions daily directly impacting our customers experiences and our company s success Your day-to-day As an Engineer - Backend you ll contribute to building robust backend systems You ll collaborate closely with experienced engineers to learn and grow your skills Develop and maintain backend components Write clean efficient code adhering to coding standards Participate in code reviews and provide feedback What do you need to Bring 2 years of backend development experience and a bachelor s degree in computer science or related field Strong foundation in programming concepts and data structures Proficiency in at least one backend language Java Python Ruby on Rails Proficiency in back-end development utilizing Java EE technologies Java application servers servlet containers JMS JPA Spring MVC Hibernate Strong understanding of web services and Service-Oriented Architecture SOA standards including REST OAuth and JSON with experience in Java environments Experience with ORM Object-Relational Mapper tools working within Java-based solutions like Hibernate Experience with databases SQL NoSQL Preferred Qualifications Experience with large-scale high-performance systems Knowledge of the payment processing industry and relevant regulations Experience with cloud platforms AWS GCP Azure Contributions to open-source projects We know the confidence gap and imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates Please don t hesitate to apply Subsidiary PayPal Travel Percent 0 PayPal does not charge candidates any fees for courses applications resume reviews interviews background checks or onboarding Any such request is a red flag and likely part of a scam To learn more about how to identify and avoid recruitment fraud please visit For the majority of employees PayPal s balanced hybrid work model offers 3 days in the office for effective in-person collaboration and 2 days at your choice of either the PayPal office or your home workspace ensuring that you equally have the benefits and conveniences of both locations Our Benefits At PayPal we re committed to building an equitable and inclusive global economy And we can t do this without our most important asset you That s why we offer benefits to help you thrive in every stage of life We champion your financial physical and mental health by offering valuable benefits and resources to help you care for the whole you We have great benefits including a flexible work environment employee shares options health and life insurance and more To learn more about our benefits please visit Who We Are to learn more about our culture and community Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion PayPal provides equal employment opportunity EEO to all persons regardless of age color national origin citizenship status physical or mental disability race religion creed gender sex pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity and or expression genetic information marital status status with regard to public assistance veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law In addition PayPal will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability please contact us at Belonging at PayPal Our employees are central to advancing our mission and we strive to create an environment where everyone can do their best work with a sense of purpose and belonging Belonging at PayPal means creating a workplace with a sense of acceptance and security where all employees feel included and valued We are proud to have a diverse workforce reflective of the merchants consumers and communities that we serve and we continue to take tangible actions to cultivate inclusivity and belonging at PayPal Any general requests for consideration of your skills please We know the confidence gap and imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates Please don t hesitate to apply