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About PayPal
PayPal has been revolutionizing commerce globally for over 25 years by creating innovative, secure, and personalized experiences for moving money, selling, and shopping. We operate a global network connecting millions of merchants and consumers, facilitating online and in-person transactions with proprietary payment solutions.
Our Values
Guided by Inclusion, Innovation, Collaboration, and Wellness, we foster a work environment centered on our customers and community.
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer (Backend) to join our newly formed PayPal Ads Engineering Team in London. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence the future of commerce-driven advertising by developing core systems that deliver personalized experiences to brands and consumers.
Team and Impact
Our engineering team is vital to transforming global commerce, building scalable, high-performance solutions that impact millions of transactions daily. You will design, develop, and optimize backend systems, mentor team members, and drive technical excellence.
Responsibilities
1. Architect and design large-scale backend systems.
2. Lead and mentor engineering teams.
3. Ensure technical excellence and best practices.
4. Analyze and resolve complex technical challenges.
Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
* 5+ years of backend development experience.
* Proficiency in Java or Scala.
* Experience with large-scale backend systems, RESTful APIs, microservices, and cloud-native applications.
* Leadership and mentoring skills.
* Knowledge of distributed systems, Docker, Kubernetes, and data processing.
Preferred Skills
* Experience with Agile, high-performance systems, and payment industry regulations.
* Cloud platform experience (AWS, GCP, Azure).
Benefits and Culture
We offer flexible work arrangements, health and life insurance, employee share options, and more. Learn about our benefits at paypalbenefits.com and our culture at about.pypl.com.
Inclusion and Diversity
PayPal is committed to equal employment opportunities and creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We provide accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Contact us at .
Additional Information
Join our Talent Community for consideration. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of confidence gaps or imposter syndrome.
Job Details
* Location: London, England, United Kingdom
* Employment Type: Full-time
* Industry: Software Development, Financial Services, Technology, Internet
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