PayPal is looking to solve the problem of creating innovative experiences that make moving money, selling, and shopping simple, personalized, and secure, by empowering consumers and businesses in approximately 200 markets to join and thrive in the global economy.
Requirements
- Proficiency in at least one backend language (Python)
- Leadership in designing and architecting scalable backend systems with a focus on cloud-native solutions, microservices, and serverless architectures
- Expertise in architecting and developing large-scale backend systems using Python, with extensive experience in Django, or Flask
- Experience with advanced security practices, including secure coding, encryption, and access control
- Deep expertise in backend technologies and architecture
- Experience with using Agile/Scrum methodology for software development
- Experience with large-scale, high-performance systems
Responsibilities
- Acts as a project or system leader, coordinating the activities of other engineers on the project or within the system
- Determines the technical tasks that other engineers will follow
- Proactively improves existing structures & processes
- Exercises judgement in reconciling diverse and competing priorities (time, quality, complexity risk) to identify optimal solutions to problems
- Notices patterns and condenses repetition into densely meaningful generalized solutions
- Collaborates with management to set/improve standards for engineering rigor
- Trusted to represent PayPal, Inc to the outside world via interactions with partners, customers, or industry organizations
Other
- Minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience and a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams, drive technical roadmaps, and ensure alignment with business objectives
- Proven ability to influence and mentor engineering teams, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement
- Ability to work in a hybrid work model with 3 days in the office and 2 days at home
- 0% travel required
