Software Java Engineer

Job Summary

Pay Pal Consumer Onboarding Engineering team is looking for a strong backend software engineer to work on a unique opportunity within Pay Pal. As a member of the Consumer Onboarding Engineering team, you will be responsible for designing and implementing backend services that power the consumer onboarding user experiences on mobile platforms and working closely with other cross‑functional & vertical teams.

• Acts as a project or system leader, coordinating the activities of other engineers on the project or within the system
• Determines the technical tasks that other engineers will follow
• Actions result in the achievement of customer, operational, program or service objectives
• Proactively improves existing structures & processes
• Exercises judgement in reconciling diverse and competing priorities (time, quality, complexity risk) to identify optimal solutions to problems
• Notices patterns and condenses repetition into densely meaningful generalized solutions
• Collaborates with management to set/improve standards for engineering rigor
• Trusted to represent Pay Pal, Inc to the outside world via interactions with partners, customers, or industry organizations

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

• Leads backend development for the team by working with functional leads and architects
• Participate in the full development lifecycle, including design, coding, automated testing, and releases
• Be a problem solver and drive to get results
• Able to find & fix performance, scalability and other live issues in a time critical environment
• Prototype ideas quickly using cutting edge technologies
• Communicate effectively to peers and leadership on tasks and projects
• Collaborate closely with product, architecture and other cross‑functional teams to deliver compelling solutions
• Passion for code quality, maintainability and testability

• 8+ years software development experience (or Master’s with 6+ years of experience)
• Competent in designing and building scalable Graph
  
  QL services & REST APIs
• Solid understanding of web & mobile applications stack, SOA & Message Queues
• Proficient with Java, Java Spring Boot, JUnit, SQL, Maven & Git
• Experience with JavaScript and Node Js is a plus
• B.S. or equivalent degree in Computer Science

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San Jose, California: $176,500 - $262,350 annually

At Pay Pal, we’re committed to building an equitable and inclusive global economy. We offer comprehensive, choice‑based programs to support all aspects of personal wellbeing—physical, emotional, and financial—delivering meaningful value where it matters most. We strive to create a flexible, balanced work culture with generous paid time off, healthcare coverage for you and your family, and resources to create financial security and support your mental health.

Pay Pal 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, Pay Pal will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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 Pay Pal 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 Pay Pal.