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:

Full Time Java Backend Engineer with 3+ years of experience

Job Description:

The primary role of the Engineer is to provide expertise and deliver code for the Personalization platform systems and components. This person is a highly technical, who understands the e-commerce domain very well, and is well versed in the software implementation.

PayPal technology stack for the platform include components in java like services, daemons, batches etc. to work, the candidate should be able to work on these stacks with relative ease.

An engineer working on this platform will be exposed to some of the most complicated problem to deal with, in terms of technology and business. Personalizing marketing and product use cases is a challenge, and having the ability to do it for the same user in the most efficient way will push the engineer to the limit.

Beyond this, the successful candidate is expected to be multi-disciplinary, and is a multi-talented member of the technical team. The individual is expected to be a self-starter and a team player, with a strong drive for results and continuous innovations. The individual should be able to deliver work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities:

Work as full time developer for the team. Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision in a team to implement, test, release rollout and support software applications for PayPal. Work with engineering managers, engineers & QA to develop innovative solutions that meet market needs w.r.t functionality, performance, reliability, realistic implementations schedules and adherence to development goals and principles. Develop new team capabilities to ensure continued competence and relevance in supporting software development needs of PayPal's business. Define and devise processes, tools and methodologies to achieve excellence in software development, testing and deployment. Follow the team processes like Agile etc.

Job Requirements:

BE in Computer Science or Engineering and 3+ years related industry experience

Highly competent hands-on experience in the following:

• Enterprise software implementation, particularly large-scale web-based systems. (J2EE)
• Java programming in Linux/Unix environment
• OO-based analysis and design
• SOA / Web Services
• MVC frameworks such as Spring along with Sprint boot.
• Software design and development methodologies, including Agile methods
• Source Control (GIT experience is an advantage)
• Unit testing frameworks such as JUnit, Google Test
• Database knowledge. (Oracle/MySQL)
• Scripting Languages (Shell, Python, Perl) would be a plus
• Jenkins/Hudson, Maven/Ant, RESTs experiences would be a plus

Highly analytical, innovative, and able to think strategically and to develop comprehensive detailed specifications.

Excellent verbal and writing skills; ability to produce clear, concise communications and documentation.

Highly effective at working in cross-functional groups and getting results in matrix organizations.

Excellent time management skills and ability to work on concurrent assignments with different priorities


Working knowledge of finance industry standards and practices preferred.

Subsidiary:

PayPal

Travel Percent:

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PayPal is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices.

Actual Compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to work location, and relevant skills and experience.

The total compensation for this practice may include an annual performance bonus (or other incentive compensation, as applicable), equity, and medical, dental, vision, and other benefits. For more information, visit https://www.paypalbenefits.com.

The U.S. national annual pay range for this role is

$72700 to $176000

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 talentaccommodations@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.

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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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