Backend Software Engineer - Java/Spring (Hybrid)

PayPal; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Equity

Performance bonus

Job summary

PayPal, Inc. seeks Software Engineer in Austin, TX. Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs using Java and Spring Framework.

Collaborate with internal teams, perform code reviews, troubleshoot issues, and participate in full software development lifecycle. Partial telecommuting permitted from within a commutable distance. Minimum requirements: Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field plus one year of related experience.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, or a closely related field plus one year of experience in the job offered or a related occupation.
• Experience designing and developing large-scale software applications using object-oriented design.
• Experience with object-oriented programming languages.
• Experience in backend development with data structures and algorithms.
• Experience designing and implementing APIs or service interfaces between software components.
• Experience with SQL or relational databases, including queries and data modeling.
• Experience with application monitoring, debugging, and performance optimization tools.
• Experience with test-driven development methodologies and writing unit tests and automated test suites.
• Experience developing and deploying code in an environment without dedicated QA, including self-testing, releasing, and monitoring production systems.
• Experience working in Agile or iterative software development environments, including sprint planning and collaborative delivery cycles.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable and secure backend service and API using Java and Spring Framework.
• Collaborate with internal teams to work on different projects.
• Perform code reviews, troubleshoot issues, and optimize application.
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle, including development, testing, deployment, and end to end support.
• Manage on-call responsibilities to monitor and resolve production issues.
• Contribute to team knowledge sharing by documenting processes, mentoring junior developers, and participating in technical discussions.

Skills

OO Design

OOP Languages

Backend Dev

APIs

SQL/Relational DB

Monitoring/Debugging

Unit Tests

Self-Testing/CI

Agile/Sprints

Education

Master's degree in CS/Engineering or related field

Job description

PayPal, Inc. seeks Software Engineer in Austin, TX. Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs using Java and Spring Framework.

Collaborate with internal teams, perform code reviews, troubleshoot issues, and participate in full software development lifecycle. Partial telecommuting permitted from within a commutable distance. Minimum requirements: Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field plus one year of related experience.