Associate Engineer – Backend (Java)

PayPal is seeking a Backend Software Engineer to join their foundational commons team, which builds core services for the company. This role offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and impact millions of users globally. As part of PayPal's engineering team, you'll develop innovative solutions across various business units including PayPal, Braintree, Venmo, and Paydiant.

The position requires strong expertise in Java development, with a focus on building large-scale enterprise applications. You'll be working on developing high-traffic backend services with low latency, requiring both technical excellence and practical problem-solving skills. The role involves collaborating with some of the industry's best engineering talent to estimate efforts, design changes, implement solutions, and manage production systems.

This is an excellent opportunity for a mid-level engineer looking to make a significant impact in financial technology. You'll be working on distributed systems at a scale few companies can match, while contributing to products that facilitate global financial transactions. The role offers the chance to work with modern technologies including Spring Framework, cloud platforms, and both SQL and NoSQL databases.

The ideal candidate will bring a combination of technical expertise in Java development, experience with enterprise-scale applications, and a collaborative mindset. You'll be expected to write clean, efficient code, participate in code reviews, and mentor junior team members. The position offers the opportunity to work on challenging technical problems while contributing to PayPal's mission of democratizing financial services.