The Company PayPal has been revolutionizing commerce globally for more than 25 years Creating innovative experiences that make moving money selling and shopping simple personalized and secure PayPal empowers consumers and businesses in approximately 200 markets to join and thrive in the global economy We operate a global two-sided network at scale that connects hundreds of millions of merchants and consumers We help merchants and consumers connect transact and complete payments whether they are online or in person PayPal is more than a connection to third-party payment networks We provide proprietary payment solutions accepted by merchants that enable the completion of payments on our platform on behalf of our customers We offer our customers the flexibility to use their accounts to purchase and receive payments for goods and services as well as the ability to transfer and withdraw funds We enable consumers to exchange funds more safely with merchants using a variety of funding sources which may include a bank account a PayPal or Venmo account balance PayPal and Venmo branded credit products a credit card a debit card certain cryptocurrencies or other stored value products such as gift cards and eligible credit card rewards Our PayPal Venmo and Xoom products also make it safer and simpler for friends and family to transfer funds to each other We offer merchants an end-to-end payments solution that provides authorization and settlement capabilities as well as instant access to funds and payouts We also help merchants connect with their customers process exchanges and returns and manage risk We enable consumers to engage in cross-border shopping and merchants to extend their global reach while reducing the complexity and friction involved in enabling cross-border trade Our beliefs are the foundation for how we conduct business every day We live each day guided by our core values of Inclusion Innovation Collaboration and Wellness Together our values ensure that we work together as one global team with our customers at the center of everything we do - and they push us to ensure we take care of ourselves each other and our communities Summary What you need to know about the role This is a Software Engineer role with Venmo Payments team The team is responsible for implementing next generation payment system to support all Venmo transaction traffic The team drives business critical services with 99 999 availability while maintaining a customer focused approach The engineer would drive and own mission critical solutions We are looking for technologists with the highest levels of technical talent programming and communication skills Meet our team At Venmo we want the internals of our software to be as elegant as the end user experience we are designing We spend our days scaling our payment backend services and building current features to meet and exceed our user s needs and wants We work to push our technology forward with respect to functionality performance reliability and scalability 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 Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience and a Bachelor s degree or equivalent experience Additional Responsibilities And Preferred Qualifications Meet Your Team PayPal is transforming global commerce Our Engineering team is the heart of this transformation We re building innovative solutions that delight customers and drive business growth Join our dynamic engineering team at PayPal where you ll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented peers and work on high-impact projects in an agile environment We re not just building systems we re creating scalable high-performance solutions that make a real difference in global commerce We prioritize code quality customer focus and rapid iteration Our engineers work closely with design product and QA teams to deliver world-class experiences Your way to impact At PayPal Backend Software Engineers are the architects of our global payment platform You ll design develop and optimize core systems that power millions of transactions daily directly impacting our customers experiences and our company s success Your day-to-day As a SrSoftware Engineer - Backend you will architect and lead the development of complex backend systems drive innovation and mentor the team Architect and design large-scale backend systems Lead and mentor engineering teams Drive technical excellence and best practices Strong analytical skills including the ability to define problems collect data establish facts and draw valid conclusions What do you need to bring Bachelor s degree in Computer Science or related field 5 years of backend development experience Proficiency in at least one backend language Python Expertise in architecting and developing large-scale backend systems using Python with extensive experience in Django or Flask Proven track record of designing building and maintaining complex RESTful APIs and microservices Leadership in guiding engineering teams through complex technical challenges and design decisions In-depth knowledge of distributed systems cloud-native applications and containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes Experience with large-scale data processing caching strategies and performance optimization Strong experience with distributed systems and microservices Proven ability to lead and mentor teams Preferred Qualifications Experience with Agile methodology large-scale high-performance systems Knowledge of the payment processing industry and relevant regulations Experience with cloud platforms AWS GCP Azure Contributions to open-source projects PayPal does not charge candidates any fees for courses applications resume reviews interviews background checks or onboarding Any such request is a red flag and likely part of a scam To learn more about how to identify and avoid recruitment fraud please visit https careers pypl com contact-us For the majority of employees PayPal s balanced hybrid work model offers 3 days in the office for effective in-person collaboration and 2 days at your choice of either the PayPal office or your home workspace ensuring that you equally have the benefits and conveniences of both locations Our Benefits At PayPal we re committed to building an equitable and inclusive global economy And we can t do this without our most important asset-you That s why we offer benefits to help you thrive in every stage of life We champion your financial physical and mental health by offering valuable benefits and resources to help you care for the whole you We have great benefits including a flexible work environment employee shares options health and life insurance and more To learn more about our benefits please visit https www paypalbenefits com Who We Are To learn more about our culture and community visit https about pypl com who-we-are default aspx Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion PayPal 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 PayPal will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability please contact us at paypalglobaltalentacquisition paypal com Belonging at PayPal 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 PayPal 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 PayPal Any general requests for consideration of your skills please Join our Talent Community We know the confidence gap and imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates Please don t hesitate to apply