Senior Software Engineer

PayPal is a global financial technology company that operates a two-sided network connecting merchants and consumers for digital payments and commerce.
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Finance

Description For Senior Software Engineer

PayPal is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their Ads Engineering Team in London. This role is part of PayPal's mission to revolutionize commerce through innovative payment solutions. As a Backend Senior Software Engineer, you'll be responsible for architecting and developing large-scale backend systems that power millions of transactions daily. The position offers a balanced hybrid work model with 3 days in office and 2 days flexible.

The role involves working with cutting-edge technologies including Java/Scala, distributed systems, and cloud platforms. You'll be part of a dynamic engineering team that prioritizes code quality, customer focus, and rapid iteration. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in backend development, system architecture, and team leadership.

PayPal offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, educational benefits, and a unique 4-week sabbatical program. The company culture emphasizes inclusion, innovation, collaboration, and wellness. As part of PayPal's global team, you'll have the opportunity to impact how millions of people and businesses manage and move money.

This position is perfect for experienced engineers who are passionate about building scalable financial technology solutions and want to work for a company that's transforming global commerce. You'll have the chance to mentor others, drive technical excellence, and contribute to systems that process transactions at a massive scale.

Last updated 21 hours ago

Responsibilities For Senior Software Engineer

  • Architect and design large-scale backend systems
  • Lead and mentor engineering teams
  • Drive technical excellence and best practices
  • Design, build, and maintain complex RESTful APIs and microservices

Requirements For Senior Software Engineer

Java
Kubernetes
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
  • 5+ years of backend development experience
  • Proficiency in at least one backend language (Java/Scala)
  • Expertise in architecting and developing large-scale backend systems using Java EE or Scala
  • In-depth knowledge of distributed systems, cloud-native applications, and containerization technologies
  • Experience with large-scale data processing, caching strategies, and performance optimization
  • Strong experience with distributed systems and microservices
  • Proven ability to lead and mentor teams

Benefits For Senior Software Engineer

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Education Budget
Mental Health Assistance
  • Flexible work environment
  • Employee shares options
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Retirement benefits
  • Educational benefits
  • 4-week sabbatical program
  • Career development opportunities
  • Company-matched giving

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