Engineer – Backend (Java)

Global payment platform company transforming commerce through innovative financial technology solutions.
Scottsdale, AZ, USA
Backend
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
3+ years of experience
Finance

Description For Engineer – Backend (Java)

PayPal, a global leader in digital payments, is seeking a Backend Engineer to join their innovative Engineering team. This role sits at the heart of PayPal's mission to transform global commerce through technology. As a Backend Software Engineer, you'll be responsible for architecting and developing the core systems that power millions of daily transactions on PayPal's global payment platform.

The position offers an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in a fast-paced, agile environment. You'll be part of a dynamic engineering team that prioritizes code quality, customer focus, and rapid iteration. The role involves close collaboration with design, product, and QA teams to deliver world-class experiences that impact millions of users worldwide.

Your responsibilities will include designing and developing scalable backend systems, optimizing performance and reliability, and mentoring junior engineers. The ideal candidate should have 3-5 years of backend development experience, strong proficiency in Java and other backend technologies, and experience with cloud platforms and databases.

What makes this role particularly compelling is the opportunity to work on high-impact projects that directly influence global commerce. You'll be part of a team that's not just building systems, but creating scalable, high-performance solutions that make a real difference in how people and businesses manage their money worldwide. The position offers excellent growth opportunities, including mentoring responsibilities and the chance to work with cutting-edge technologies in the fintech space.

Join PayPal's Engineering team to be part of a company that's reimagining money and transforming the future of financial technology. Your work will directly impact customers' experiences and contribute to PayPal's continued success in the global payments industry.

Last updated 18 days ago

Responsibilities For Engineer – Backend (Java)

  • Design and develop scalable backend systems
  • Optimize system performance and reliability
  • Mentor junior engineers
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products
  • Design and implement RESTful services

Requirements For Engineer – Backend (Java)

Java
Python
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
  • 3-5 years of backend development experience
  • Proficiency in at least one backend language (Java, Python, Ruby on Rails)
  • Advanced proficiency in backend development with Java EE frameworks, including Spring MVC or Hibernate
  • Experience designing and implementing RESTful services
  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)
  • Experience with databases (SQL, NoSQL)
  • Strong understanding of database design
  • Proven ability to mentor junior engineers

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