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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer - **Company:** PayPal - **Location:** Scottsdale, AZ, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $135,304 - $171,500 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Spring Security, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Software Applications, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Code Generation, Code Review, Continuous Integration, Data Transmissions, Programming Tools, Distributed Systems, Memory Management, Java Virtual Machine (JVM), Spring Framework, Python (Programming Language), MongoDB, MySQL, Object-Oriented Software Development, Oracle (Applications), Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Openapi, Delivery Pipeline, Large Language Models, Spring-boot, Backend, Git, Integration Tests, Information Technology, Non-relational Database, Api Design, Restful APIs, Software Version Control, Jenkins, Golang, Programming Languages, Microservices - **Published:** November 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/software-engineer-0701-paypal-payments-mexico--10721495 ## About the Role Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship. Additional Responsibilities & Preferred Qualifications: Minimum Requirements: Master's degree, or foreign equivalent, in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a closely related field, plus three years of progressively responsible experience in the job offered or a related occupation. Special Skill Requirements: Experience designing and developing large-scale software applications using Object-Oriented Design principles and Java Experience in converting monolith applications to Spring Boot micro services Spring Framework technologies for building backend services Experience in developing scalable access using Spring Security and JWT Design and development of RESTful APIs for microservices and distributed systems Knowledge of relational and non-relational database technologies such as MySQL, Oracle, MongoDB, or similar systems Cloud-based application development and deployment environments across multiple cloud providers (such as AWS, GCP, or Azure) Version control systems and CI/CD pipelines such as Git, Jenkins, or similar tools Data modeling, Data Transfer Objects (DTOs), and API design patterns Exposure to multiple programming languages and frameworks including experience with Python, Golang, or JavaScript to enable effective cross-team collaboration and system integration ## Description Job Duties: Expand automated functional and integration test coverage across microservice ecosystems; author and maintain test suites, achieving comprehensive validation of new features and minimizing regressions. Optimize CI/CD pipelines to improve build stability and reduce execution time; design, configure, and maintain continuous integration and deployment workflows to ensure reliable, repeatable builds and accelerate release cycles. Migrate legacy monolithic services to the newer microservices; analyze existing Credit & Offers applications, define decomposition strategy, refactor APIs into new microservices, and coordinate cut-over with cross-functional teams. Monitor, troubleshoot, and conduct root-cause analysis of production incidents; leverage observability tools to track key metrics, respond to alerts, diagnose service disruptions, and implement corrective actions. Tune JVM garbage collection and memory management parameters to maximize performance; profile production workloads, select and configure GC algorithms, and adjust heap settings to reduce latency, improve throughput, and lower operational costs. Integrate AI/LLM-powered development tools to accelerate engineering productivity; evaluate, configure, and extend AI/LLM solutions for automated code generation, intelligent code review, and documentation assistance, reducing manual effort and error rates. Author and maintain technical documentation and runbooks; produce detailed API specifications, design diagrams, capacity-planning reports, and on-call playbooks to ensure knowledge sharing, compliance, and smooth team handoffs. Partial telecommuting permitted from within a commutable distance., 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, 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.