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 Meet Your Team The P2P Engineering team powers the experiences that millions of PayPal customers use every day to send spend receive and manage their money safely and effortlessly We design and build reliable high-performance systems that drive trust and simplicity across PayPal s global consumer ecosystem What do you need to know about the role Our team partners closely with product design architects and other functions to deliver innovative customer-first solutions that advance PayPal s mission to make financial services more accessible inclusive and empowering for people everywhere This role involves working directly with various stakeholders to deliver quality outcomes for the team while maintaining high standards of software development practices An ideal individual for this role is self-driven and highly passionate about making customer impact while being a team player Essential Responsibilities Implements tasks within the Software Development Lifecycle SDLC receiving structure and oversight from more experienced staff Follows well-established internal conventions and standard procedures Understands internal standards processes an applies them to make technical decisions Collaborates with peers manager and project lead to gain understanding of tasks and review solutions May contribute to code design reviews Expected Qualifications 1 years relevant experience and a Bachelor s degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience Additional Responsibilities And Preferred Qualifications 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 Design develop and maintain scalable backend services using Java and modern frameworks Build data transformation pipelines that integrate PayPal transaction data with Finance ERP systems Develop RESTful APIs and microservices that seamlessly integrate with front-end applications Collaborate with front-end developers to ensure smooth end-to-end application functionality Leverage AI-powered development tools Claude Code GitHub Copilot Cursor etc to accelerate development and enhance code quality Work with cross-functional teams including Finance Data Engineering and Application teams Ensure system reliability performance optimization and data integrity across platforms Participate in architectural decisions driving our evolution from batch processing to real-time event-driven architectures What do you need to bring 1 years of experience in backend software development with strong Java expertise Proven experience with full-stack application development and front-end integration React Angular or similar frameworks Hands-on experience using AI developer tools such as Claude Code GitHub Copilot Cursor or similar platforms Strong understanding of RESTful API design and microservices architecture Experience with data transformation ETL ELT processes and integration with ERP systems Proficiency in relational databases SQL and experience with cloud platforms GCP or AWS Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced collaborative environment Preferred Qualifications Experience with financial systems or FinTech applications Knowledge of event-driven architectures and real-time data processing Familiarity with BigQuery HANA or similar data platforms Experience with CI CD pipelines and DevOps practices We know the confidence gap and imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates Please don t hesitate to apply 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 perks 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