Senior Python Backend Engineer, Identity (Hybrid)

Venmo; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 131,000 - 194,000; Full time

Job summary

Venmo, a PayPal service, is seeking a Backend Engineer for the Identity Engineering team to develop secure, scalable authentication and authorization solutions for millions of users. You will write clean, efficient code, collaborate with senior engineers, and contribute to high-performance systems that strengthen trust and user experience.

This role offers the chance to grow technically while working on mission-critical identity services within a balanced hybrid PayPal work model.

Qualifications

• 3+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong foundation in programming concepts and data structures.
• Experience with backend development using Python and frameworks such as Django or Flask.
• Understanding of web services and Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) principles.
• Exposure to version control systems (e.g., Git) and collaborative development workflows.

Responsibilities

• Delivers complete solutions spanning all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) (design, implementation, testing, delivery and operations), based on definitions from more senior roles.
• Advises immediate management on project-level issues
• Guides junior engineers
• Operates with little day-to-day supervision, making technical decisions based on knowledge of internal conventions and industry best practices
• Applies knowledge of technical best practices in making decisions

Skills

3+ years experience

Python

Backend frameworks Django/Flask

SOA principles

Git

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Git

Job description

Venmo, a PayPal service, is seeking a Backend Engineer for the Identity Engineering team to develop secure, scalable authentication and authorization solutions for millions of users. You will write clean, efficient code, collaborate with senior engineers, and contribute to high-performance systems that strengthen trust and user experience.

This role offers the chance to grow technically while working on mission-critical identity services within a balanced hybrid PayPal work model.