Senior Software Engineer - Python

Job Summary

This role 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 technical best practices.

• Deliver complete solutions across all stages of SDLC.
• Advise immediate management on project-level issues.
• Guide junior engineers.
• Operate with little day‑to‑day supervision, making technical decisions based on internal conventions and industry best practices.
• Apply knowledge of technical best practices in decision making.

• 3+ years relevant experience and a bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Strong foundation in programming concepts and data structures.
• Experience with backend development using Python and frameworks such as Django or Flask.
• Understanding of web services and Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) principles.
• Exposure to version control systems such as Git and collaborative development workflows.

• Interest in large-scale, high-performance distributed systems.
• Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform).
• Hands‑on experience with databases (SQL and/or No
  
  SQL).
• Hands‑on experience with low-latency in-memory databases such as Redis.
• Hands‑on experience with event-driven architecture and messaging systems such as SQS/SNS/Kafka/Rabbit
  
  MQ/Pulsar.
• Experience implementing CI/CD, automated testing, and observability to improve delivery quality and operational resilience.
• Contributions to open-source projects or participation in developer communities.
• Aware of the payment processing industry and related compliance or regulatory standards.

San Jose, CA: $143,500 – $212,850 per year.

Austin, TX: $130,500 – $193,600 per year.

Additional compensation may include annual performance bonus, equity, or other incentive compensation.

Pay Pal offers comprehensive, choice‑based programs that support physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing, including generous paid time off, healthcare coverage, and resources for mental health.

Pay Pal provides equal employment opportunity 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 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. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities.