Senior Engineer – Backend (Java)

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

Description For Senior Engineer – Backend (Java)

PayPal, a global leader in financial technology, is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to join their Global Fraud & Risk team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to build complex systems that drive impact at scale, focusing on fraud detection and prevention through state-of-the-art Risk Platform development.

The position combines technical leadership with hands-on development, requiring expertise in Java and ML platforms. You'll be responsible for designing and implementing scalable solutions that help keep PayPal's customers safe and their accounts secure. Working with a strong engineering and analytics team, you'll develop new solutions and machine learning-based features to improve the speed, accuracy, and quality of fraud decisions.

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, and professional development opportunities. As part of PayPal's inclusive culture, you'll contribute to their mission of democratizing financial services while working with diverse teams across approximately 200 markets globally.

This role is perfect for experienced engineers who are passionate about building secure, scalable systems and want to make a significant impact on global financial technology. You'll have the opportunity to mentor others, lead technical initiatives, and work with cutting-edge technologies in a collaborative environment focused on innovation and continuous learning.

Last updated 6 days ago

Responsibilities For Senior Engineer – Backend (Java)

  • Design, develop, and deploy highly scalable ML platform software
  • Lead technical discussions and execute against roadmaps
  • Ensure high code quality through testing and code reviews
  • Mentor team members and provide technical guidance
  • Monitor and maintain critical applications and debug production issues
  • Drive technical discussions and influence stakeholder teams

Requirements For Senior Engineer – Backend (Java)

Java
  • Master's or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related disciplines
  • 6-9 years of experience developing scalable, performant backend software components
  • Proficient in Java EE technologies (Java, Spring, Spring Boot, JAX-RS, Hibernate)
  • Strong debugging skills with knowledge of monitoring systems like OpenTelemetry, DataDog
  • Strong understanding of ML concepts and ML Ops tools
  • Experience as a technical lead
  • Strong cross-collaboration and stakeholder management skills

Benefits For Senior Engineer – Backend (Java)

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Mental Health Assistance
401k
Equity
  • Health and life insurance
  • Employee share options
  • Flexible work environment
  • Retirement and investment resources
  • Paid time off and 4-week sabbatical program
  • Career and leadership training
  • Educational benefits

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