Sr Software Engineer
PayPal Holdings, Inc. (company site, opens in a new tab)3+ yrsChennaiOn-siteDirect career pageEst. 28–45 LPA
Posted on 16 Sept
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About This Role
- Design and develop scalable backend services, microservices, and RESTful APIs using Java, Spring Boot, and related technologies for PayPal's Sales Technologies solutions.
- Deliver end-to-end software development lifecycle responsibilities including design, implementation, testing, deployment, and operations with minimal supervision.
- Utilize AI-assisted coding tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Claude Code) to accelerate development, testing, and automation while collaborating with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment.
Minimum Requirements
- Minimum 3 years of relevant software development experience and a Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Proficient in Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, and experience with enterprise Java application development; hands-on experience with microservices architecture is required.
- Experience with cloud platforms (GCP or comparable), containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes), and CI/CD tools such as Harness.
- Experience with relational and NoSQL databases, messaging systems like Kafka or RabbitMQ, and automated testing frameworks; willingness to use AI-assisted development tools.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Experienced senior software engineer with 7+ years in enterprise-scale Java backend and microservices development, demonstrating ownership across the SDLC.
- Comfortable operating independently making technical decisions aligned with best practices and internal standards while mentoring junior engineers.
- Familiar with modern cloud-native development practices including API-first design, container orchestration, distributed caching, messaging platforms, and AI-assisted engineering workflows.