Sr Software Engineer - Java

Honey; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 143,500 - 212,850; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

Equity or incentive compensation

Flexible work model

Job summary

A leading financial technology company in San Jose is seeking a talented software engineer with proficiency in Java. The ideal candidate will have experience with Java EE, Spring MVC, and extensive knowledge of backend system architecture. Responsibilities include delivering solutions through all phases of the software development lifecycle and guiding junior engineers. This role offers a competitive salary range of $143,500 to $212,850 annually, along with a balanced hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience in software development.
• Hands-on experience leading engineering initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor teams.

Responsibilities

• Deliver complete solutions spanning all phases of the SDLC.
• Advise management on project-level issues.
• Operate with minimal supervision.

Skills

Proficiency in Java

Experience with Java EE, Spring MVC, or Hibernate

Architecting large-scale backend systems

Experience with RESTful APIs

Strong expertise in distributed systems

Experience with Docker and Kubernetes

Performance optimization

Agile environments

Familiarity with payment processing

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)

Job description

The Company

PayPal has been revolutionizing commerce globally for more than 25 years. It creates innovative experiences that make moving money, selling, and shopping simple, personalized, and secure, empowering consumers and businesses in approximately 200 markets to join and thrive in the global economy.

We operate a global, two‑sided network at scale that connects hundreds of millions of merchants and consumers. We help merchants and consumers connect, transact, and complete payments, whether they are online or in person. PayPal is more than a connection to third‑party payment networks. We provide proprietary payment solutions accepted by merchants that enable the completion of payments on our platform on behalf of our customers.

We offer our customers the flexibility to use their accounts to purchase and receive payments for goods and services, as well as the ability to transfer and withdraw funds. We enable consumers to exchange funds more safely with merchants using a variety of funding sources, which may include a bank account, a PayPal or Venmo account balance, PayPal and Venmo branded credit products, a credit card, a debit card, certain cryptocurrencies, or other stored value products such as gift cards, and eligible credit card rewards. Our PayPal, Venmo, and Xoom products also make it safer and simpler for friends and family to transfer funds to each other. We offer merchants an end‑to‑end payments solution that provides authorization and settlement capabilities, as well as instant access to funds and payouts. We also help merchants connect with their customers, process exchanges and returns, and manage risk. We enable consumers to engage in cross‑border shopping and merchants to extend their global reach while reducing the complexity and friction involved in enabling cross‑border trade.

Our beliefs are the foundation for how we conduct business every day. We live guided by our core values of Inclusion, Innovation, Collaboration, and Wellness. Together, our values ensure that we work as one global team with our customers at the center of everything we do – and they push us to take care of ourselves, each other, and our communities.

Job Description Summary

This role delivers complete solutions spanning all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). It involves advising management on project‑level issues, guiding junior engineers, operating with little supervision, and applying knowledge of technical best practices.

Essential Responsibilities

• Deliver complete solutions spanning all phases of the SDLC (design, implementation, testing, delivery, and operations) based on definitions from more senior roles.
• Advise immediate management on project‑level issues.
• Guide junior engineers.
• Operate with little day‑to‑day supervision, making technical decisions based on knowledge of internal conventions and industry best practices.
• Apply knowledge of technical best practices in making decisions.

Minimum Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree OR any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional Responsibilities and Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in Java, with extensive experience using Java EE, Spring MVC, or Hibernate.
• Proven track record in architecting and developing large‑scale backend systems, including RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Strong expertise in distributed systems, cloud‑native architectures, and containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience with large‑scale data processing, caching strategies, and performance optimization.
• Demonstrated ability to lead engineering initiatives, influence design decisions, and mentor teams in a collaborative environment.
• Experience working in Agile environments and developing high‑performance, large‑scale systems.
• Familiarity with the payment processing industry and related compliance or regulatory standards.
• Hands‑on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
• Contributions to open‑source projects or active engagement in the developer community.

About the Team

The Consumer Engineering team powers the experiences that millions of PayPal customers use every day to send, spend, and manage their money safely and effortlessly. We design and build reliable, high‑performance systems that drive trust and simplicity across PayPal’s global ecosystem.

Our team partners closely with product, design, and data science to deliver innovative, customer‑first solutions that advance PayPal’s mission to make financial services more accessible, inclusive, and empowering for people everywhere.

Pay Range

Primary Location : Pay Range

San Jose, California : ($143,500.00 – $212,850.00 Annually)

Additional Location(s) : Pay Range

No other locations are assigned to this requisition currently.

Compensation

Additional compensation may include an annual performance bonus, equity, or other incentive compensation, as applicable.

Recruitment Safety

PayPal does not charge candidates any fees for courses, applications, resume reviews, interviews, background checks, or onboarding. Any such request is a red flag and likely part of a scam. To learn more about how to identify and avoid recruitment fraud, visit https://careers.pypl.com/contact-us.

Work Model

For the majority of employees, PayPal’s balanced hybrid work model offers 3 days in the office for effective in‑person collaboration and 2 days at your choice of either the PayPal office or your home workspace, ensuring you equally enjoy the benefits and conveniences of both locations.

Benefits

At PayPal, we’re committed to building an equitable and inclusive global economy. We offer benefits that help you thrive in every stage of life. We champion your financial, physical, and mental health by providing valuable benefits and resources to care for your whole self. For more details, visit https://www.paypalbenefits.com.

Who We Are

To learn more about our culture and community, visit https://about.pypl.com/who-we-are/default.aspx.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

PayPal provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. PayPal will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at [e-mail].

Belonging at PayPal

Our employees are central to advancing our mission, and we strive to create an environment where everyone can do their best work with a sense of purpose and belonging. Belonging at PayPal means creating a workplace with acceptance and security where all employees feel included and valued. We are proud to have a diverse workforce reflective of the merchants, consumers, and communities that we serve, and we continue to take tangible actions to cultivate inclusivity and belonging at PayPal.

Additional Information

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