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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer - Cloud Infrastructure and Devops - **Company:** PayPal - **Location:** Austin, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $130,500.0 - $193,600.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, Application Configuration Access Protocols, Bash Shell, Cloud Engineering, Computer Programming, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Github, Python (Programming Language), Systems Development Life Cycle, Reliability Engineering, Software Engineering, Datadog, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Github Enterprise, Terraform, Docker, Golang, Microservices - **Published:** September 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/sr-software-engineer-cloud-infrastructure-and-devops-0701-paypal-payments-mexico--8809347 ## About the Role * 3+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience., * Bachelor's in computer science or related field of study * 5+ years' experience in software development or a related field * * 3+ years' experience operating distributed applications 24x7x365, as part of a Cloud Engineering, DevOps, and/or SRE team. * Extensive hands-on experience with designing, implementing and supporting infrastructure (AWS experience preferred) to support global-scale services * Deep hands-on experience with IaaS and PaaS solutions from AWS (or similar cloud provider) * Hands-on programming and scripting (Python, Java, Bash, Go) * Hands-on experience with containers & container orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes * Strong communication skills with the ability to understand and explain technical issues to a non-technical audience ## Description * 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, Our team is dedicated to ensuring the seamless operation of all user-facing services, as well as production and development systems. We manage Venmo's infrastructure comprehensively, encompassing operations, automation, security, compliance, and release engineering. While we are focused on Cloud Engineering, our work integrates elements of Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) and DevOps projects as well. On the DevOps front, we oversee CI/CD infrastructure, develop smart and secure pipelines, implement self-service secret management systems, create development environments, and establish microservices scaffolding and testing frameworks. The quality of the systems we build is paramount to the company, and we prioritize it highly. Our infrastructure must be delivered automatically, thoroughly tested, and scanned for vulnerabilities through synthetic tests. As a Senior Engineer, you will deliver 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. You are a hands-on contributor that teaches by example and mentors other engineers and product owners on how to improve their development, using our systems, by driving best practices. We have a lot of independence in our decisions, but we are kept accountable for the results. Our technical stack: AWS, EKS, Docker, GitHub Enterprise, Terraform, GitHub Actions, DataDog, Bash, Python, Go. What You'll Do * Act as a hands-on contributor, while leading by example * Mentor junior engineers * Enjoy a high degree of independence in decision-making while being accountable for results of yourself and your team * Be part of a team dedicated to driving the scalability and reliability of Venmo's AWS cloud infrastructure * Contribute to initiatives: internal teams rarely have dedicated project managers. You will define the design, identify stakeholders, navigate risks and changes, coordinate colleagues' work, implement solutions, and be accountable for timely and quality project delivery. * Troubleshoot incidents, identify root causes, fix and document problems, and implement preventive measures. * Leading by example, making meaningful contributions to the improvement of engineering teams' production operations. * Develop and improve tools and automation to manage infrastructure and application configuration as code. * Enhance the quality, reliability, and stability of our infrastructure and operations., The base pay for this role will depend on where you work and the relevant experience and expertise you bring. The expected range of pay for this role by location is, Additional compensation for this role may include an annual performance bonus, equity, or other incentive compensation, as applicable. PayPal does not charge candidates any fees for courses, applications, resume reviews, interviews, background checks, or onboarding. When making an application directly, we will never ask you to share passwords, one-time passcodes (OTP), or verification codes. Any such request is a red flag and likely part of a scam. All communication regarding your application will come from official PayPal email domains. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it immediately. To learn more about how to identify and avoid recruitment fraud please visit https://careers.pypl.com/contact-us. 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