Sr Software Engineer- Cloud Infrastructure and DevOps

Job Summary

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.

• Delivers complete solutions spanning all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) 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 internal conventions and industry best practices.
• Applies knowledge of technical best practices in making decisions.

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

• Act as a hands‑on contributor while leading by example.
• Mentor junior engineers.
• Enjoy a high degree of independence in decision‑making while being accountable for results.
• Be part of a team dedicated to driving the scalability and reliability of Venmo’s AWS cloud infrastructure.
• Contribute to initiatives: define design, identify stakeholders, navigate risks, coordinate colleagues’ work, implement solutions, and be accountable for timely and quality project delivery.
• Troubleshoot incidents, identify root causes, fix and document problems, and implement preventive measures.
• Lead by example, making meaningful contributions to the improvement of engineering teams’ production operations.
• Develop and improve tools and automation to manage infrastructure and application configuration as code.
• Enhance the quality, reliability, and stability of our infrastructure and operations.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field of study.
• 5+ years’ experience in software development or a related field.
• 3+ years’ experience operating distributed applications 24×7×365 as part of a Cloud Engineering, Dev Ops, and/or SRE team.
• Extensive hands‑on experience with designing, implementing, and supporting infrastructure (AWS experience preferred) to support global‑scale services.
• Deep hands‑on experience with IaaS and PaaS solutions from AWS (or similar cloud provider).
• Hands‑on programming and scripting (Python, Java, Bash, Go).
• Hands‑on experience with containers and container orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong communication skills with the ability to understand and explain technical issues to a non‑technical audience.

We strive to create a flexible, balanced work culture with a holistic approach to benefits, including 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, 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.

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