PayPal Senior Software Engineer 

United States, Texas, Austin 

722846251

Job Description:

a member of theAPI Gatewayin the DPE organizationour work will directly, Lua, Go and will contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of the API Gateway.Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment are essential for success in this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test and deploy new capabilities of the new API Gateway using Java/Lua/Go.
• Drive innovation through rapid prototyping and iterative development.
• 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.
• Manage your own project deliverables, timelines, and priorities, effectively balancing multiple tasks to meet project deadlines and performance targets.
• Work closely with other engineers, product managers, and stakeholders to define and prioritize features and improvements.
• Provide support for all operational aspects to ensure the reliability of the gateway.
• Champion clean code principles, ensuring adherence to best practices.

Required Skills and Experience

• Excellent programming skills in 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 LuaRocks.
• Knowledge of web and reverse proxies (Nginx, Apache HTTP Server) and a strong understanding of L7 routing for traffic management.
• Proficiency in containerization (Docker) and orchestration tools (Kubernetes).
• Experience in monitoring production systems and resolving issues swiftly.
• Flexibility and eagerness to learn new technologies and adapt quickly.

Bonus Skills

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker), and orchestration tools (Kubernetes).
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure. Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools like Datadog and OpenTelemetry.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in software development, with a focus on backend development
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science or computer engineering

Our Benefits:

Any general requests for consideration of your skills, please