Software Engineer, Backend, Python

PayPal

full-time

Posted on: 9/25/2025

Origin: • 🇺🇸 United States • California

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AWSAzureCloudDjangoFlaskGoogle Cloud PlatformNoSQLPythonSDLCSQL

About the role

Implements tasks within the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), receiving structure and oversight from more experienced staff
Follows well-established internal conventions and standard procedures and applies internal standards & processes to make technical decisions
Collaborates with peers, manager, and project lead to gain understanding of tasks and review solutions
Design, develop, and optimize core backend systems that power millions of transactions daily
Develop and maintain backend components and write clean, efficient code adhering to coding standards
Participate in code and design reviews and provide feedback
Work closely with design, product, and QA teams to deliver world-class experiences

Minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience and a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience)
2+ years of backend development experience
Strong foundation in programming concepts and data structures
Proficiency in at least one backend language (Python)
Proficiency in backend development using Python frameworks, with experience in technologies such as frameworks like Django and Flask
Strong understanding of web services and Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) standards
Experience with databases (SQL, NoSQL)
Preferred: Experience with large-scale, high-performance systems
Preferred: Knowledge of the payment processing industry and relevant regulations
Preferred: Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)
Preferred: Contributions to open-source projects