Sr Software Engineer - Backend (Python)

The Company\n\nPayPal 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. \n\nWe 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.\n\nWe 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. \n\nOur 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 \u2013 and they push us to ensure we take care of ourselves, each other, and our communities.\n\nJob Summary:\n\nMeet Your Team \n \nThe Finance Technology team plays a critical role at PayPal, serving as the bridge between front-office operations and back-office Finance functions. Our team designs and develops custom finance applications that support key business units including Controllership, Accounting, Treasury, and Financial Planning \u0026 Analysis (FP\u0026A). We\u0027re driving the modernization of PayPal\u0027s financial infrastructure through innovative solutions and scalable architectures.\n\nJob Description:\n\nEssential Responsibilities: \n\n * 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.\n * Advises immediate management on project-level issues\n * Guides junior engineers\n * Operates with little day-to-day supervision, making technical decisions based on knowledge of internal conventions and industry best practices\n * Applies knowledge of technical best practices in making decisions\n\n\n\nExpected Qualifications:\n\n * 3+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor\u2019s degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience.\n\n\n\nAdditional Responsibilities \u0026 Preferred Qualifications:\n\nWhat do you need to know about the role\n\nAs a Senior Backend Software Engineer, you will design and build robust, high-performance backend processes and services that transform data from PayPal and its acquired entities into our Finance ERP systems. This role requires deep expertise in backend development with proven experience in full-stack integration and front-end collaboration. You\u0027ll work on mission-critical data pipelines that ensure accurate, timely financial reporting and operational excellence across the organization.\n\nYour way to impact \n\nAt PayPal, Backend Software Engineers are the architects of our global payment platform. You\u0027ll design, develop, and optimize core systems that power millions of transactions daily, directly impacting our customers\u0027 experiences and our company\u0027s success. \n\nYour day-to-day \n\n * Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using Java and modern frameworks\n\n * Build data transformation pipelines that integrate PayPal transaction data with Finance ERP systems\n\n * Develop RESTful APIs and microservices that seamlessly integrate with front-end applications\n\n * Collaborate with front-end developers to ensure smooth end-to-end application functionality\n\n * Leverage AI-powered development tools (Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, Cursor, etc.) to accelerate development and enhance code quality\n\n * Work with cross-functional teams including Finance, Data Engineering, and Application teams\n\n * Ensure system reliability, performance optimization, and data integrity across platforms\n\n * Participate in architectural decisions driving our evolution from batch processing to real-time, event-driven architectures \n\n\n\n\nWhat do you need to bring \n\n * 3+ years of experience in backend software development with strong Java expertise\n\n * Proficiency in at least one backend language (Python)\n\n * Proficiency in backend development using Python frameworks, with experience in technologies such as frameworks like Django and Flask.\n\n * Strong understanding of web services and Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) standards\n\n * Experience with databases (SQL, NoSQL) \n\n\n\n\n\u200bPreferred Qualifications\n\n * Experience with large-scale, high-performance systems.\n\n * Knowledge of the payment processing industry and relevant regulations.\n\n * Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).\n\n * Contributions to open-source projects.\n\n\n\n\n**We know the confidence gap and imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates. Please don\u0027t hesitate to apply.\n\nSubsidiary:\n\nPayPal\n\nTravel Percent:\n\n0\n\nPayPal does not charge candidates any fees for courses, applications, resume reviews, interviews, background checks, or onboarding. When making an application directly, we will never ask you to share passwords, one-time passcodes (OTP), or verification codes. Any such request is a red flag and likely part of a scam. All communication regarding your application will come from official PayPal email domains. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it immediately. To learn more about how to identify and avoid recruitment fraud please visit https://careers.pypl.com/contact-us. \n\nFor the majority of employees, PayPal\u0027s 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.\n\nOur Benefits:\n\nAt PayPal, we\u2019re committed to building an equitable and inclusive global economy. And we can\u2019t do this without our most important asset-you. That\u2019s why we offer comprehensive, choice-based programs, to support all aspects of personal wellbeing\u2014physical, emotional, and financial\u2014delivering meaningful value where it matters most. We strive to create a flexible, balanced work culture with a holistic approach to benefits, including generous paid time off, healthcare coverage for you and your family, and resources to create financial security and support your mental health.\n\nWho We Are:\n\nClick Here to learn more about our culture and community.\n\nCommitment to Diversity and Inclusion \n\nPayPal 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 [email protected]. \n\nBelonging at PayPal:\n\nOur 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.\n\nAny general requests for consideration of your skills, please Join our Talent Community. \n\nWe know the confidence gap and imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates. Please don\u2019t hesitate to apply.\n