MTS 1, PaaS Platform Engineer

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

Description For MTS 1, PaaS Platform Engineer

PayPal is seeking a talented MTS 1, PaaS Platform Engineer to join their development team in Shanghai. This role is part of PayPal's technology platform team, focusing on designing, developing, and optimizing PaaS solutions. The position offers a unique opportunity to work with a global leader in financial technology, contributing to a platform that processes payments for hundreds of millions of users worldwide.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for architecting and developing robust PaaS solutions, ensuring high availability, scalability, and security. The role requires expertise in cloud technologies, particularly Golang and Kubernetes, and involves working with cutting-edge technologies in a microservices environment. You'll be part of a global team, collaborating across different time zones and cultures, making English proficiency essential.

PayPal offers a comprehensive benefits package, including equity options, health insurance, and a flexible hybrid work model with 3 days in office and 2 days flexible. The company's commitment to innovation, inclusion, and global financial accessibility makes it an exciting place for technologists who want to make a real impact on how people around the world manage and move money.

The position offers significant growth opportunities through educational benefits, career development programs, and exposure to large-scale distributed systems. You'll be working on critical infrastructure that powers PayPal's global payment network, making this role both challenging and rewarding for those interested in financial technology and cloud platform engineering.

Last updated 6 days ago

Responsibilities For MTS 1, PaaS Platform Engineer

  • Design and optimize PaaS platform architecture for system availability, scalability, and performance
  • Develop core platform features including container management, service orchestration, load balancing
  • Research and evaluate emerging technologies for architectural optimization
  • Solve complex technical issues and drive platform optimization
  • Cross-team collaboration and communication with global teams
  • Write high-quality technical documentation and proposals
  • Optimize platform performance and resource utilization
  • Drive continuous improvements and feature extensions

Requirements For MTS 1, PaaS Platform Engineer

Go
Kubernetes
MySQL
MongoDB
PostgreSQL
  • Proficient in Golang (highly preferred), Java and Python are a plus
  • Familiar with microservice architecture and containerization concepts
  • Proficient in Docker and Kubernetes
  • Proficient in Git and CI/CD tools like Jenkins
  • Familiar with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP
  • Proficient in Terraform, Ansible, and other IaC tools
  • Familiar with MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB
  • Proficiency in English for communication and documentation
  • Familiarity with service mesh technologies (e.g., Istio)
  • Experience with large-scale distributed systems design and optimization

Benefits For MTS 1, PaaS Platform Engineer

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Parental Leave
  • Employee shares options
  • Health and life insurance
  • Flexible work environment
  • Retirement and investment resources
  • Paid Time Off and 4-week sabbatical program
  • Career and leadership training
  • Educational benefits
  • Company-matched giving
  • Comprehensive health and wellness programs

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