Staff Software Engineer - Quality

Global financial technology company that operates an online payments system and digital wallet platform.
Backend
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Finance

Description For Staff Software Engineer - Quality

PayPal's Financial Services organization is seeking a Staff Software Engineer - Quality to join their Money Management Engineering (MME) team. This role combines technical leadership with hands-on quality engineering, focusing on ensuring exceptional consumer experiences across PayPal's financial services products.

The position offers an opportunity to work on critical financial features including Savings, Direct Deposit, Banking Hub, Financial Snapshot, Mobile Check Capture, and Cash Out. As a Staff Engineer, you'll lead comprehensive testing strategies, mentor junior team members, and collaborate across multiple disciplines including business, product, analytics, UX design, and engineering teams.

The role requires expertise in both mobile and backend testing, with a focus on automation using tools like XCUITest for iOS and Espresso for Android. You'll be responsible for ensuring quality across the entire stack, from API testing to end-to-end scenarios. The position demands strong technical skills in Java, experience with modern CI/CD practices, and a deep understanding of quality assurance methodologies.

Working at PayPal means joining a global fintech leader that's reimagining money and financial services. The company offers the opportunity to work on products that impact millions of users worldwide, with the backing of a well-established organization that still maintains a strong innovation culture. This role is perfect for someone who combines technical expertise with leadership skills and has a passion for quality engineering in the financial technology sector.

Last updated 13 hours ago

Responsibilities For Staff Software Engineer - Quality

  • Perform E2E test activities with developers, design, and product owners
  • Design and perform test plans for system back-end components
  • Develop and maintain automated test suites using XCUITest for iOS and Espresso for Android
  • Automate E2E scenarios across native, web, and backend platforms
  • Report on test progress and bugs found
  • Share knowledge with team members within CFS/Savings teams
  • Lead design, execution, and management of comprehensive testing strategies
  • Mentor junior engineers

Requirements For Staff Software Engineer - Quality

Java
  • Master's degree or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related quantitative discipline
  • At least 5 years of professional experience in automation and manual testing
  • Team player, agile, flexible, multi-tasking, passion for learning
  • Excellent verbal and written communication
  • Excellent analytics, problem-solving, and debugging skills
  • Strong automation experience with XCUITest for iOS, or Espresso for Android
  • Strong API and back-end testing experience
  • Hands-on experience with Jenkins, CI/CD, GitHub & Atlassian
  • Domain experience in Banking/Finance/Retail is an advantage

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