Java Backend Engineers (Must have Paypal or Ebay experience)

Job Summary (List Format) Java Backend Engineer (San Jose, CA)

• Role: Java Backend Engineer (Partnership Risk Engineering Team)
• Location: San Jose, CA (Hybrid 3 days onsite)
• Eligibility: Paypal or eBay experience required

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy scalable Java-based microservices and RESTful APIs using Spring and Spring Boot
• Collaborate with Data Scientists, Product Managers, and Architects for end-to-end risk management solutions
• Implement and optimize CI/CD pipelines (Harness or Jenkins)
• Deploy and support applications on Google Cloud Platform (GCP); AWS experience is a plus
• Improve backend performance, scalability, and resilience in distributed cloud environments
• Integrate with modern data platforms for real-time fraud detection and decision services
• Utilize AI-assisted development tools (GitHub Copilot, Claude, Cursor) to accelerate development/testing
• Troubleshoot complex issues and implement root-cause fixes
• Support modernization of platforms using Docker, Kubernetes, and NoSQL technologies

Qualifications

• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• 3+ years of professional enterprise software development experience
• Strong proficiency in Java, J2EE, Spring Framework, and Spring Boot
• Solid understanding of RESTful API design and relational databases (Oracle, MySQL); familiarity with NoSQL
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines (Harness or Jenkins)
• Cloud deployment experience (GCP preferred, AWS a plus)
• Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and distributed systems architecture
• Familiarity with AI-powered development tools

Professional Attributes

• Self-motivated, strong ownership, and accountability
• Excellent analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, evolving environments
• Strong communication skills; able to work with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions

Team & Project Context

• Team: Xoom Risk Engineering (supporting Venmo Project)
• Purpose: Modernize and enhance PayPal s risk systems using AI/ML, modular platforms, unified data layers
• Reason for Need: Increased workload and resource backfill
• Extension/Conversion: Possible based on performance and budget

Typical Day In The Role

• Develop and maintain multiple Java-based microservices for Xoom and PayPal platforms
• Support and maintain a portfolio of 40+ applications for performance and reliability
• Lead re-architecture of legacy systems into cloud-native microservices
• Perform enhancements, bug fixes, and feature development
• Collaborate with platform/infrastructure teams to align with NGRE standards
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and deployment for maintainable, high-quality code

Interview Process

• Coding Round (Java/Spring Boot)
• System Design Interview
• Hiring Manager Interview