Senior Staff Software Engineer - IAM

Company: Venmo
Location: San Jose
Posted on: November 8, 2024

Job Description:

The CompanyPayPal has been revolutionizing commerce globally for more than 25 years. Creating innovative experiences that make moving money, selling, and shopping simple, personalized, and secure, PayPal empowers consumers and businesses in approximately 200 markets to join and thrive in the global economy.We operate a global, two-sided network at scale that connects hundreds of millions of merchants and consumers. We help merchants and consumers connect, transact, and complete payments, whether they are online or in person. PayPal is more than a connection to third-party payment networks. We provide proprietary payment solutions accepted by merchants that enable the completion of payments on our platform on behalf of our customers.We offer our customers the flexibility to use their accounts to purchase and receive payments for goods and services, as well as the ability to transfer and withdraw funds. We enable consumers to exchange funds more safely with merchants using a variety of funding sources. Our PayPal, Venmo, and Xoom products also make it safer and simpler for friends and family to transfer funds to each other. We offer merchants an end-to-end payments solution that provides authorization and settlement capabilities, as well as instant access to funds and payouts. We also help merchants connect with their customers, process exchanges and returns, and manage risk.Job Description Summary:We are seeking a highly skilled and enthusiastic Sr. Staff Software Engineer to assist with unlocking potential for our adjacencies using the power of a single INC level identity. As an Identity Engineer in our development team, you will be responsible for the design, development and quality delivery of the platform web services and infrastructure.Meet Our Team:The Identity Platform team is at the forefront of changing the fabric of modern authentication by delivering a modern, secure, extensible authentication platform which allows PayPal users to securely authenticate to any application, using any authentication method and on any device. This platform processes millions of login requests each day, enabling PayPal and its partners to rapidly innovate on new payment scenarios and enable new experiences.What you need to know about the role:As an Identity Engineer in our development team, you will be responsible for the design, development and quality delivery of the platform web services and infrastructure.Your way to impact:Your day to day:

• Partner alongside software engineers and various cross functional team members to build, manage, perform and support various aspects of real time projects.
• Develop applications to support various functions across Identity.
• Leverage your existing skills while learning and implementing new technologies.
• Identify additional areas of opportunity and means for knowledge sharing practices across teams.
• Develop a high-level view of the functions, usages, and needs of all external APIs, and use this to drive architecture decisions.
• Trace bugs and errors through multiple systems, including ones you don't own, sometimes on behalf of customer-facing teammates.
• Drive team discussions on technical strategy, system architecture, and component design.
• Participate in all stages of the software development cycle, including design and development of significant new architectural systems and improvements.What do you need to bring:
  • 10+ years of backend software development experience.
  • Experience in Identity Domain, User onboarding and profile management.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proficient in Java.
  • Proficient in multiple programming languages/scripting languages.
  • Proficient in JavaRx, Reactive Spring or Functional programming.
  • Solid understanding of distributed systems and cloud architectures.
  • Proficient in continuous integration process and tools.
  • Excellent skills in complex technical problem-solving.
  • Quality mindset with experience in writing test plans and automation.Preferred Qualifications:
    • Ability to present technical problems to non-technical audiences.
    • Prior experience in developing orchestration platforms.
    • Experience working in a large engineering environment, coordinating across multiple teams, and leading organization-wide projects.Subsidiary: PayPalTravel Percent: 0PayPal is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Actual Compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to work location, and relevant skills and experience.The total compensation for this practice may include an annual performance bonus (or other incentive compensation, as applicable), equity, and medical, dental, vision, and other benefits.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.Our Benefits:At PayPal, we're committed to building an equitable and inclusive global economy. That's why we offer benefits to help you thrive in every stage of life.Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:PayPal provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
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