Staff Senior Software Engineer- Backend

The CompanyPayPal 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.Job Description Summary:The ideal candidate is a self-starter and self-motivated individual with strong passion and experience in software development lifecycles for Financial systems.Meet our teamPayPal is the faster, safer way to pay and get paid online. The service allows people to send money without sharing financial information, with the flexibility to pay using their account balances, bank accounts, credit cards or promotional financing. With 430+ million active accounts around the world, PayPal enables global ecommerce. More information about the company can be found at PayPal.com. The China Technology team is looking for strong technologists to join the team in Shanghai.Job Description:Your way to impact-The candidate should have the technical expertise to lead software and architecture discussions and guide cross-functional product and engineering teams through functional definition, solution, and integration stages on large scale. The candidate should possess a deep understanding of financial services and associated platforms and technology.Your day to day –Lead design/solution discussions with local and global stakeholdersMentor and coach junior engineers, own code quality, conduct code reviewsOwn implementation of a module/application/productParticipate in complex architectural discussions that involve multiple systemsIdentify any product/functionality gaps and collaborate with internal product and technology teams to define the necessary development to support solution delivery.Drive integration efforts and lead critical work streams of strategic initiatives sponsored by senior executivesDrive engineering excellence through CI/CD/automationPro-active response in identifying and troubleshooting integration or technical issues.Drive engineering excellence by creating reusable, production-ready codeCollaborate with cross-functional engineering teams globally to drive and align on solution design/implementationWhat do you need to bring-Minimum of 8+ years of experienceOwned/acting as tech lead for component/services/domainsExpert knowledge in Java, Spring framework, REST, gRPCExperienced with asynchronous patterns and messaging frameworks (e.g. Kafka)Familiarity with other languages and technologies development, including Node, Hadoop, Spark, NoSQL Databases.Experience in various architecture design patterns, design and implementation of Financial Systems/Platforms such as Core Banking, Back-end Payment Hubs, Financial reconciliation and reportingExpertise in designing for reliability, availability, scalability and performance in highly regulated Financial Services industry preferred.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Ability to create structure and drive progress in an ambiguous environmentSuperb communication skills; ability to comfortably interact with tech and non-tech colleaguesDemonstrated ability to scope, create and successfully deploy new strategy/initiatives/capabilitiesExperience to interact with engineering teams from multiple geo-locationsFluent communication in EnglishExperience with front-end frameworks a plusExperience in Node.js development using Express.js, Koa.js or other frameworks a plusAdditional Job Description:Subsidiary:

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0For 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

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to learn more about our culture and community.Commitment to Diversity and InclusionPayPal 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

talentaccommodations@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

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