PayPal Staff Software Engineer 

United States, Texas, Austin 

532662184

What you need to know about the role

Job Description:

As an API Platform Engineer, you will directly contribute towards the API modernization initiative under DPE which is going to look at different aspects of API development and deployment in PayPal Inc with a goal of enhancing our entire fleet of tools/techniques to cut API development and approval times, and significantly accelerate how quickly new features reach the marketYou will use your years of technical expertise to helpstreamline our API integrations and SDLC process.

In your day today role you will:

• Design, develop, test and deploy new capabilities of our new API Management Platform.

• Drive innovation through rapid prototyping and iterative development.

• Work closely with other engineers, product managers, and stakeholders to define and prioritize features and improvements.

• Manage your own project deliverables, timelines, and priorities, effectively balancing multiple tasks to meet project deadlines and performance targets.

• Actively engage in design and code reviews, providing constructive feedback to peers and incorporating feedback into your own work to maintain high standards of code quality and functionality.

What do you need to bring

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science or computer engineering

• 6+ years of relevant experience.

• Excellent programming skills in Go, Lua, and Java.

• Proven track record of building modern, resilient, and operationally efficient backend systems adhering to industry standards (HTTP, REST, microservices architecture, etc.)

• Preferred experience in Kong plugin development using Lua or Go, and familiarity with package managers like Lua Rocks.

• Knowledge of web and reverse proxies (Nginx, Apache HTTP Server, Traefik) and a strong understanding of L7 routing for traffic management.

• Experience with service mesh technologies like Istio and Consul Connect is a plus.

• Proficiency in containerization (Docker) and orchestration tools (Kubernetes).

• Strong experience with Git and collaborative code management.

• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Google Cloud.

• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (Datadog, OpenTelemetry, Splunk) and experience in monitoring production systems and resolving issues swiftly.

• Flexibility and eagerness to learn new technologies and adapt quickly.

Our Benefits:

Any general requests for consideration of your skills, please