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# Senior Software Engineer - Python

- **Company:** PayPal
- **Location:** San Jose, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $143,500.0 - $212,850.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Databases, Continuous Delivery, Data Structures, Distributed Systems, Django Web Framework, Python (Programming Language), Enterprise Messaging Systems, NoSQL, Open Source Technology, Systems Development Life Cycle, RabbitMQ, Redis, Service-Oriented Architecture, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Web Services, Flask (Web Framework), Backend, Git, Event Driven Architecture, Low Latency, Apache Kafka, Amazon Simple Queue Service (SQS), Terraform, Software Version Control
- **Published:** September 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.jofdav.com/jobs/59665371-senior-software-engineer-python

## About the Role

* 3+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience., * Strong foundation in programming concepts and data structures.
 * Experience with backend development using Python and frameworks such as Django or Flask.
 * Understanding of web services and Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) principles.
 * Exposure to version control systems (e.g., Git) and collaborative development workflows., * Interest in large-scale, high-performance distributed systems.
 * Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform).
 * Hands-on experience with databases (SQL and/or NoSQL).
 * Hands-on experience with low-latency in-memory databases such as Redis.
 * Hands-on experience with event-driven architecture and messaging systems such as SQS/SNS/Kafka/RabbitMQ/Pulsar.
 * Experience implementing CI/CD, automated testing, and observability to improve delivery quality and operational resilience.
 * Contributions to open-source projects or participation in developer communities.
 * Awareness of the payment processing industry and related compliance or regulatory standards.

## 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, 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


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