Lead Software Engineer, Fullstack

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.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 PayPal Micro Business organization is seeking a Senior Full Stack Software Engineer with hands-on experience in Java, JavaScript, Spring Core, and Spring Batch. We are looking for candidates who have a passion for developing scalable, distributed software systems that provide high availability to our merchants and consumers. The Micro Business organization is dedicated to developing software products specifically designed to support micro businesses.Your way to impactThis role has opened up due to the launch of a new product within our peer-to-peer goods and services domain. The new product aims to enhance the functionality and user experience for micro businesses, helping them to better connect, trade, and grow within their communities. The Lead Fullstack Engineer will play a critical role in leading the development efforts and ensuring the successful delivery of this innovative product.Your day to day:Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional stakeholders to enhance collaboration between different teams.Architectural Leadership: Drive complex architectural discussions involving multiple systems. Minimize operational overhead by automating maintenance tasks with manageable configurations, solving scalability bottlenecks, and ensuring system availability by meeting functional and performance SLAs.Gap Identification and Collaboration: Identify product or functionality gaps and collaborate with internal product and technology teams to define necessary developments for solution delivery.Strategic Integration: Lead integration efforts and critical work streams for strategic initiatives sponsored by senior executives.Engineering Excellence: Foster engineering excellence by developing reusable, production-ready frameworks and consistently driving high standards.Proactive Troubleshooting: Identify and troubleshoot integration or technical issues proactively.Challenging the Status Quo: Challenge existing processes and practices to drive innovation and improvement.Best Practices Evangelism: Promote best practices and create innovative solutions to enhance quality and excellence initiatives.Innovative Solutions: Partner with product managers, designers, analysts, and other engineers to build and deliver innovative solutions.Quality Code Delivery: Deliver high-quality, maintainable code using test-driven methodologies.Application Monitoring and Maintenance: Monitor and maintain critical applications, services, and products to ensure reliability and performance.What You Need To Bring:Educational Background: BS/MS degree in Computer Science or a related field.Extensive Experience: Over 5 years of experience in designing and developing large-scale software applications.Proficiency in Java and Frameworks: Deep understanding and hands-on experience with Java, Spring Core, and Spring Batch. Strong expertise in both SQL and NoSQL technologies, with a solid understanding of relational and free-form databases, data architecture, and SQL/PL-SQL development.JavaScript/TypeScript Expertise: Proficient in Functional and Object-Oriented JavaScript/TypeScript/ES6+ coding.Client-Side Frameworks: Hands-on experience with client-side JavaScript frameworks such as React.js or Angular.js.Server-Side JavaScript: Deep familiarity with JavaScript and server-side JavaScript frameworks like Node.js.API Integration: Experience with remote data integration via RESTful APIs and JSON.Mentorship and Continuous Learning: Passionate about mentoring team members and staying up-to-date with the latest technologies and platforms.User Interface Design: Strong passion for designing and engineering rich user interfaces.Quality Assurance: Disciplined approach to testing and quality assurance.Version Control: Hands-on knowledge of version control systems such as GIT.Analytical Skills: Ability to think logically, diagnose/triage issues, and make informed decisions.Action-Oriented: Bias towards action, with a strong drive to execute and follow through.Programming Paradigms: Hands-on knowledge of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), Object-Oriented Design (OOD), and Functional programming languages. Strong understanding of concurrency, parallelism, and networking, along with deep knowledge of data structures and algorithms.PayPal is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Actual Compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to work location, and relevant skills and experience. The total compensation for this practice may include an annual performance bonus (or other incentive compensation, as applicable), equity, and medical, dental, vision, and other benefits. For more information, visit

PayPal Benefits .The U.S. national annual pay range for this role is $96,900 to $234,300.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. 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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PayPal Culture .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.REQ ID R0114434

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