PayPal Software Engineer Backend Java 

Singapore, Singapore 

450998357

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test high-quality product features across multiple domains.
• Collaborate with engineering managers, architects, QA, and other stakeholders to deliver innovative, scalable, and high-performance solutions.
• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and support to junior engineers.
• Identify areas for technical improvement and propose actionable solutions.
• Ensure adherence to coding standards, best practices, and agile methodologies.
• Own and drive regression testing, ensuring product stability and performance.
• Conduct agile ceremonies effectively and promote best practices within the team.
• Work closely with PMO, Product, and Management on project planning, prioritization, and execution.
• Act as a servant leader , fostering a collaborative and high-performance engineering culture.

Requirements

• 5-8 years of hands-on development experience in Java and related technologies.
• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics , or a related field.
• Strong expertise in Java, JUnit, JMeter, Maven, Git, Fortify, and Sonar .
• Experience designing and implementing REST APIs, web services, and SOA components .
• Solid understanding of object-oriented design (OO) principles and design patterns.
• Experience with both SQL and NoSQL databases .
• Proven track record of developing and maintaining high-traffic backend services .
• Hands-on experience working in agile/scrum environments for at least two years.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills .
• Strong verbal and written communication skills .
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously with minimal supervision.
• Experience working with cross-functional, distributed teams across geographies and time zones.
• Prior experience in the payments or finance industry is a plus.
• Team leadership or scrum master experience is a strong advantage.

Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have)

• Experience in frontend technologies such as React.js, GraphQL , or mobile app development (iOS/Android) .
• Familiarity with C++ (for bug fixes or extending functionality) .
• Prior experience coaching and mentoring junior engineers.

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