As a Senior Software Engineer - Backend at PayPal, you’ll design and build scalable backend services & data systems that power the company’s global finance platform and enable data-driven decision-making. The role focuses on Java, Python, SQL, and Data Engineering. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, high-performance solutions. Success requires strong technical expertise, analytical thinking, and the ability to leverage AI tools like GitHub Copilot for faster, smarter development.This job delivers complete solutions spanning all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). It involves advising management on project-level issues, guiding junior engineers, operating with little supervision, and applying knowledge of technical best practices.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Delivers complete solutions spanning all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) (design, implementation, testing, delivery and operations), based on definitions from more senior roles.
• Advises immediate management on project-level issues
• Guides junior engineers
• Operates with little day-to-day supervision, making technical decisions based on knowledge of internal conventions and industry best practices
• Applies knowledge of technical best practices in making decisions

Expected Qualifications:

• 3+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience.

• 5+ years of enterprise backend development experience and bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field
• Strong programming skills and expertise in Java/J2EE, Spring and Hibernate
• Proficiency in backend development with Python frameworks, including Django, Flask, Pandas,, NumPy, etc.
• Exposure to one or more server side scripting technologies.
• Experience with REST API’s, Web Services, Unit Testing and build tools.
• Good understanding and hands on experience with databases such as MySQL/ Oracle etc.
• Strong understanding of web-based programming languages
• Rich object-oriented design and analysis skills
• Experience in refactoring existing code base and in understanding existing implementations to decide to refactor or rewrite.