Staff Software Engineer - Ruby on Rails

Braintree; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Braintree, a subsidiary of PayPal, is seeking a Staff Software Engineer specialized in Ruby on Rails. The candidate will design complex software applications, lead technical projects, and drive innovations within an agile team. This role demands strong programming skills and a passion for crafting solutions that can significantly impact millions of users.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Employee shares options

Health and life insurance

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in software development.
• Strong programming skills in Ruby and other languages.
• Familiarity with distributed systems and service-oriented architecture.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement complex, multi-tier distributed software applications.
• Lead projects and provide mentorship within an agile team.
• Participate in architectural decisions for core payment systems.

Skills

Ruby

Java

Python

C++

Agile

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

GitHub

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The Company
PayPal has been revolutionizing commerce globally for more than 25 years. Creating innovative experiences that make moving money, selling, and shopping simple, personalized, and secure, PayPal empowers 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 each day guided by our core values of Inclusion, Innovation, Collaboration, and Wellness. Together, our values ensure that we work together as one global team with our customers at the center of everything we do – and they push us to ensure we take care of ourselves, each other, and our communities.

Job Description Summary:
Design, and implement complex, multi-tier distributed software applications, document and test systems, modify as appropriate.

Job Description:

• Design, and implement complex, multi-tier distributed software applications, document and test systems, modify as appropriate.
• Lead projects with other engineers, architects, managers, and Product Management, QA, and Operations teams to design and develop innovative processes and create solutions that meet business requirements.
• Be a technical leader within your team and within PayPal in general.
• Provide technical and project leadership and mentoring.
• Be a valued member of an autonomous, cross-functional agile team.
• Build performance sensitive systems that serve tens of millions of requests each day.
• Be an active voice in architectural decisions for PayPal’s core payments system.
  
  
  

Who you are:

• You know how to write highly scalable and distributed Ruby on Rails services.
• You drive technical projects and take pride in building systems that are used by millions of users every day.
• You have experience in developing mid-tier services in a service-oriented architecture (SOA).
• You have worked on traditional and non-traditional SORs from Oracle to Couchbase and Cassandra.
• You think Agile is the way to go for faster development until something better comes along.
• You call Linux and Vim as your best buddies.
• You have great communication skills.
• You think POC (proof of concept) is the faster way to prove a point.
• You are passionate about PayPal and its mission to “build the Web’s most convenient, secure, cost-effective payment solution.
  
  
  

Requirements:

• Strong Ruby or strong programming abilities in Java and other languages like Python, C++
• Strong understanding of algorithmic techniques, design patterns and best practices.
• Curiosity about how things work and the behavior of finding the answers. Flexible and adapting the changing circumstances, tenacious.
• Knowledge/experience with Unix. Knowledge/experience with relational databases, NoSQL databases.
• Knowledge/experience with GitHub. Knowledge/experience with Service Oriented Architectures.
  
  
  

Basic Qualifications:

• 7+ years and at least a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science (or equivalent).
  
  
  

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 that you equally have the benefits and conveniences of both locations.

Our Benefits:

At PayPal, we’re committed to building an equitable and inclusive global economy. And we can’t do this without our most important asset—you. That’s why we offer benefits to help you thrive in every stage of life. We champion your financial, physical, and mental health by offering valuable benefits and resources to help you care for the whole you.

We have great benefits including a flexible work environment, employee shares options, health and life insurance and more. To learn more about our benefits please 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. In addition, 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 a sense of 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.

Any general requests for consideration of your skills, please Join our Talent Community.

We know the confidence gap and imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates. Please don’t hesitate to apply.

REQ ID R0120996

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Software Development, Financial Services, and Technology, Information and Internet

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