Senior Python Backend Engineer - Identity Services

PayPal, Inc.; San Jose, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 144,000 - 213,000; Full time

Job summary

PayPal, Inc. is seeking a Senior Software Engineer - Python in San Jose to build secure, scalable backend services that power authentication and authorization for millions of users on Venmo Identity.

You will write clean code, collaborate with experienced engineers, and contribute to high-performance systems, while growing technical expertise in mission-critical identity services. The role emphasizes SDLC ownership, collaboration, and adherence to security and reliability standards in a hybrid

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience and a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Strong Python backend with Django/Flask.
• Experience with web services and SOA principles.
• Exposure to cloud platforms and IaC tools like Terraform.

Responsibilities

• Delivers complete solutions across the SDLC for authentication and authorization services.
• Advises management on project-level issues and guides junior engineers.
• Operates with minimal supervision while aligning with internal conventions and best practices.

Skills

Python

Backend

Django/Flask

SOA/REST

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Git

SQL/NoSQL

Redis

Kafka/RabbitMQ

Job description

PayPal, Inc. is seeking a Senior Software Engineer - Python in San Jose to build secure, scalable backend services that power authentication and authorization for millions of users on Venmo Identity.

You will write clean code, collaborate with experienced engineers, and contribute to high-performance systems, while growing technical expertise in mission-critical identity services. The role emphasizes SDLC ownership, collaboration, and adherence to security and reliability standards in a hybrid