Sr Software Engineer - Python

Description

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

Expected Qualifications :

Preferred Qualification :

Additional Essential Responsibilities

Own the solutions that you build.On call support is a critical part of the job.

Own the deployment of the built service. Successful deployment and monitoring of the services is owned by the team.

What do you need to bring :

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.

5+ years of backend development experience.

Proficiency in at least one backend language (Python)

Expertise in architecting and developing large-scale backend systems using Python, with extensive experience inDjango, or Flask.

Proven track record of designing, building, and maintaining complex RESTful APIs and microservices.

Leadership in guiding engineering teams through complex technical challenges and design decisions.

In-depth knowledge of distributed systems, cloud-native applications, and containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.

Experience with large-scale data processing, caching strategies, and performance optimization.

Strong experience with distributed systems and microservices.

Proven ability to lead and mentor teams.

Preferred Qualifications :

Experience with Agile methodology,large-scale, high-performance systems.

Knowledge of the payment processing industry and relevant regulations.

Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).

Contributions to open-source projects

Subsidiary : PayPal

Travel Percent :

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For the majority of employees, PayPal's balanced hybrid work model offers 3 days in the office for effective in-person collaboration and 2 days at your choice of either the PayPal office or your home workspace, ensuring that you equally have the benefits and conveniences of both locations.

Our Benefits :

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We have great benefits including a flexible work environment, employee shares options, health and life insurance and more. To learn more about our benefits please visit .

Who We Are :

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Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

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Belonging at PayPal :

Our employees are central to advancing our mission, and we strive to create an environment where everyone can do their best work with a sense of purpose and belonging. Belonging at PayPal means creating a workplace with a sense of acceptance and security where all employees feel included and valued. We are proud to have a diverse workforce reflective of the merchants, consumers, and communities that we serve, and we continue to take tangible actions to cultivate inclusivity and belonging at PayPal.

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