Backend Developer • Product Library

PayPal is a global financial technology company that operates a two-sided network connecting merchants and consumers for digital payments and commerce.
Stockholm, Sweden
Backend
Mid-Level Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
3+ years of experience
Finance

Description For Backend Developer • Product Library

PayPal, a global leader in financial technology, is seeking a Backend Developer to join their Product Library Team in Stockholm. This role, originating from the Zettle acquisition, focuses on creating a scalable and reliable catalog service that serves the entire PayPal ecosystem. The position offers an opportunity to work on high-impact projects that help businesses grow through innovative commerce solutions.

The successful candidate will be part of a team responsible for building and supporting the Product Catalog Service, which powers a unified experience for merchants across PayPal. Key responsibilities include code refactoring, writing robust tests, and improving observability to optimize migration impact. The role requires expertise in Java programming, microservices architecture, and distributed systems.

PayPal offers a balanced hybrid work model with 3 days in office and 2 days flexible between office or home. The company provides comprehensive benefits including health insurance, equity options, retirement benefits, and educational opportunities. The culture emphasizes inclusion, innovation, collaboration, and wellness, making it an ideal environment for developers who want to make a significant impact on global commerce while growing their careers.

This position is perfect for someone who enjoys solving complex challenges in an agile, cross-functional environment and has a passion for creating scalable solutions that help businesses thrive in the digital economy. The role offers exposure to cutting-edge technologies and the opportunity to work with a diverse, global team committed to democratizing financial services.

Last updated 8 days ago

Responsibilities For Backend Developer • Product Library

  • Code refactoring
  • Writing robust tests
  • Improving observability
  • Optimizing migration impact
  • Building and supporting the Product Catalog Service

Requirements For Backend Developer • Product Library

Java
PostgreSQL
  • Java programming with modern frameworks like Dropwizard or Spring Boot
  • Experience in code refactoring patterns and decoupling large codebase monoliths into microservices
  • Experience in data migrations patterns
  • Building distributed and highly scalable systems
  • Working with continuously delivered systems
  • SQL databases as PostgreSQL
  • Cloud development with Docker, preferably in AWS
  • Pair/Mob programming

Benefits For Backend Developer • Product Library

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Education Budget
Mental Health Assistance
  • Flexible work environment
  • Employee shares options
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Retirement benefits
  • 4 week sabbatical program
  • Educational benefits
  • Career development opportunities
  • Company-matched giving

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