Software Engineer, Backend Java
PayPal is a global leader in commerce, revolutionizing how money is moved and transacted for over 25 years. They are seeking a Backend Java Software Engineer to implement tasks within the Software Development Lifecycle, collaborate with peers, and contribute to code reviews while developing robust backend systems that impact millions of transactions daily. Responsibilities Implements tasks within the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), receiving structure and oversight from more experienced staff Follows well-established internal conventions and standard procedures Understands internal standards & processes and applies them to make technical decisions Collaborates with peers, manager, and project lead to gain understanding of tasks and review solutions May contribute to code & design reviews Develop and maintain backend components Write clean, efficient code adhering to coding standards Participate in code reviews and provide feedback Skills 1+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field 1+ years of backend development experience Strong foundation in programming concepts and data structures Proficiency in at least one backend language (Java, Python, Ruby on Rails) Proficiency in back-end development utilizing Java EE technologies (Java, application servers, servlet containers, JMS, JPA, Spring MVC, Hibernate) Strong understanding of web services and Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) standards, including REST, OAuth, and JSON, with experience in Java environments Experience with ORM (Object-Relational Mapper) tools, working within Java-based solutions like Hibernate Experience with databases (SQL, NoSQL) Experience with large-scale, high-performance systems Knowledge of the payment processing industry and relevant regulations Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) Contributions to open-source projects Benefits Generous paid time off Healthcare coverage for you and your family Resources to create financial security and support your mental health Company Overview PayPal is a financial service company that provides online payment solutions to its users worldwide. It was founded in 1998, and is headquartered in San Jose, California, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship PayPal has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 200 in 2026, 1138 in 2025, 917 in 2024, 775 in 2023, 921 in 2022, 1051 in 2021, 1049 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.