Java backend (US)

About the role

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. We operate a global, two-sided network at scale that connects hundreds of millions of merchants and consumers, empowering them to join and thrive in the global economy. Our solutions enable merchants and consumers to connect, transact, and complete payments online or in person, offering flexibility in funding sources and safer fund exchanges.

We live each day guided by our core values of Inclusion, Innovation, Collaboration, and Wellness, ensuring we work together as one global team with our customers at the center of everything we do.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and release software using Java in a Linux/Unix environment.
• Work on multiple product features without guidance and propose technical solutions for new and revised features.
• Manage individual project timelines, priorities, and delivery.
• Actively participate in design and code reviews.
• Train staff new to the team.
• Implement tasks within the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), receiving structure and oversight from more experienced staff.
• Contribute to software code and design reviews.

Requirements

• Master’s degree, or foreign equivalent, in Computer Science, Engineering, or a closely related field. A Bachelor’s degree plus three years of experience in the job offered or a related occupation is also acceptable.

Skills

• Object-oriented, Java-based backend software development.
• Spring Framework technologies for building backend services.
• Design and development of RESTful APIs for microservices and distributed systems.
• Relational and non-relational database technologies including MySQL, MongoDB, or Oracle.
• Cloud-based application development and deployment environments (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
• Version control systems like Git and CI/CD pipelines like Jenkins or Harness.
• Data modeling, Data Transfer Objects (DTOs), and API design patterns.
• Exposure to multiple programming languages and frameworks (Python, Golang, or JavaScript) for cross-team collaboration and system integration.

Pay

Base pay range for this role in Scottsdale, Arizona: $106,278.00–$171,500.00 per annum. Additional compensation may include an annual performance bonus, equity, or other incentive compensation, as applicable.

Schedule

40 hours per week; Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Partial telecommuting permitted from within a commutable distance.