PayPal Sr Software Engineer Backend 

Singapore, Singapore 

817961228

This job delivers complete solutions spanning all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). It involves advising management on project-level issues, guiding junior engineers, operating with little supervision, and applying knowledge of technical best practices.

Essential Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Advises immediate management on project-level issues
• Guides junior engineers
• Operates with little day-to-day supervision, making technical decisions based on knowledge of internal conventions and industry best practices
• Applies knowledge of technical best practices in making decisions

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience and a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate a customer-centric mindset in your daily work.
• Ensure adherence to defined specifications and processes throughout implementation.
• Own the end-to-end quality of deliverables during all phases of the software development lifecycle.
• Collaborate with PayPal’s cross-functional technology team to understand and refine technical designs.
• Engage with managers, leads, and peers to evaluate and develop implementation options.
• Adapt swiftly to a fast-paced environment and manage continuously changing business needs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong proficiency in Java with proven experience in backend engineering.
• Solid understanding of RESTful API design principles and Microservices architecture
• Experience with relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle), including schema design and query optimization.
• Demonstrated experience in leading small engineering teams or mentoring junior engineers.
• Good knowledge of system architecture, design patterns, and scalability best practices.
• Excellent communication skills with a focus on writing clear, concise technical documentation.
• Familiarity with Git or other version control systems.
• Exposure to frontend technologies (e.g., React, Angular, or similar) to collaborate effectively across the stack a plus
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, Docker/Kubernetes a plus.

Our Benefits:

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