Java Backend Developer​/Java Backend Engineers

Job Title

Java Backend Developer / Java Backend Engineers

6+ Months

$50‑70/hr on Amtex W2‑MAX‑Depends on experience.

Onsite in San Jose, CA (3 days onsite and 2 days remote)

We are requesting Java Backend Engineers to support the Venmo project.

• Strong expertise in Java, Spring, and Spring Boot
• Cloud experience with GCP (preferred)

The Next Gen Risk Ecosystem (NGRE) initiative is focused on advancing Pay Pal’s risk systems to strengthen platform trust, drive sustainable growth, and maintain a competitive edge through modernization and innovation.

• Increasing fraud complexity and pressure
• Fragmented and outdated defense systems
• Legacy infrastructure limiting agility and scalability

The mission is to modernize risk defenses using AI/ML‑driven automation, modular platforms, and unified data and decision layers, enabling seamless risk intelligence across Venmo, Xoom, and Braintree ecosystems.

We are seeking a Java Developer to join the Partnership Risk Engineering team. This role is ideal for a hands‑on engineer passionate about scalable system design, cloud‑native development, and intelligent automation.

• Design, develop, and deploy scalable Java‑based microservices and RESTful APIs using Spring and Spring Boot
• Collaborate with Data Scientists, Product Managers, and Architects to deliver end‑to‑end risk management solutions
• Implement and optimize CI/CD pipelines using Harness or Jenkins
• Deploy and support applications across GCP (AWS experience a plus)
• Improve backend performance, scalability, and resilience in distributed cloud environments
• Integrate with modern data platforms and decision services supporting real‑time fraud detection
• Utilize AI‑assisted development tools (Git Hub Copilot, Claude, Cursor) to accelerate development and testing
• Troubleshoot complex system issues and implement root‑cause fixes
• Support platform modernization using Docker, Kubernetes, and No
  
  SQL technologies where applicable

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• 3+ years of professional enterprise software development experience
• Strong proficiency in Java, J2EE, Spring Framework, and Spring Boot
• Solid understanding of RESTful API design
• Experience with relational databases (Oracle, MySQL); familiarity with No
  
  SQL
• Hands‑on experience with CI/CD pipelines (Harness or Jenkins)
• Cloud deployment experience (GCP preferred, AWS a plus)
• Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and distributed systems architecture
• Familiarity with AI‑powered development tools
• Self‑motivated with strong ownership and accountability
• Excellent analytical, debugging, and problem‑solving skills
• Comfortable working in fast‑paced, evolving environments
• Proven ability to work in cross‑functional, matrixed teams
• Strong communication skills with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders
• Ability to translate complex business requirements into scalable technical solutions

• Team:
  Xoom Risk Engineering
• Reason for Need:
  Workload surge and resource backfill
• Extension / Conversion:
  Yes, based on performance and budget

• Develop, enhance, and maintain multiple Java‑based microservices applications across Xoom and Pay Pal platforms
• Support a portfolio of 40+ applications, ensuring performance, reliability, and stability
• Lead re‑architecture initiatives to modernize legacy systems into cloud‑native, modular microservices
• Perform ongoing enhancements, bug fixes, and feature development
• Collaborate with platform and infrastructure teams to align with NGRE standards
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and deployment to ensure high‑quality, maintainable code