Job Description

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 Description Summary:

What you need to know about the role

As a member of the API Platform team in the DPE organization, your work will directly impact the developer experience and the overall performance and security of our APIs. The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in Go, Lua, Java, CI/CD pipeline creation and will contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of our API Management Platform. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment are essential for success in this role.

Meet our Team:

The PayPal Developer productivity (DPE) team champions developers' voices, needs, and aspirations by immersing ourselves in their journey, driving customer-centric innovation that empowers each developer to optimize delivering features and combat tech debt. Imagine a world where every developer feels heard, understood, and empowered. We strive to be the voice of the developer through customer-driven innovation and unwavering commitment to developers' success. Our products are not just a set of tools, but a unified developer experience organized to support every developer’s journey. This commitment drives us to constantly push the boundaries of innovation, ensuring we not only meet but exceed the productivity challenges of the future.

Job Description:

Your way to impact

As an API Platform Engineer, you will directly contribute towards the API modernization initiative under DPE which is going to look at different aspects of API development and deployment in PayPal Inc with a goal of enhancing our entire fleet of tools/techniques to cut API development and approval times, and significantly accelerate how quickly new features reach the market. You will use your years of technical expertise to help streamline our API integrations and SDLC process.

In your day to day

In your day today role you will:

• Design, develop, test and deploy new capabilities of our new API Management Platform.

• Drive innovation through rapid prototyping and iterative development.

• Work closely with other engineers, product managers, and stakeholders to define and prioritize features and improvements.

• Manage your own project deliverables, timelines, and priorities, effectively balancing multiple tasks to meet project deadlines and performance targets.

• Actively engage in design and code reviews, providing constructive feedback to peers and incorporating feedback into your own work to maintain high standards of code quality and functionality. 

What do you need to bring

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science or computer engineering

• 6+ years of relevant experience.

• Excellent programming skills in Go, Lua, and Java.

• Proven track record of building modern, resilient, and operationally efficient backend systems adhering to industry standards (HTTP, REST, microservices architecture, etc.)

• Preferred experience in Kong plugin development using Lua or Go, and familiarity with package managers like Lua Rocks.

• Knowledge of web and reverse proxies (Nginx, Apache HTTP Server, Traefik) and a strong understanding of L7 routing for traffic management.

• Experience with service mesh technologies like Istio and Consul Connect is a plus.

• Proficiency in containerization (Docker) and orchestration tools (Kubernetes).

• Strong experience with Git and collaborative code management.

• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Google Cloud.

• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (Datadog, OpenTelemetry, Splunk) and experience in monitoring production systems and resolving issues swiftly.

• Flexibility and eagerness to learn new technologies and adapt quickly.

**We know the confidence gap and imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates. Please don't hesitate to apply.

Additional Job Description:

Subsidiary:

PayPal

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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 https://www.paypalbenefits.com.

Who We Are:

Click Here 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 paypalglobaltalentacquisition@paypal.com.  

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 Join our Talent Community.

We know the confidence gap and imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates. Please don’t hesitate to apply.

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