Software Engineer 1 (Java/ Backend) - The role is for an experienced software engineer working on building futuristic and delightful dispute platform features and experiences for PayPal's diverse customer base across the globe. The PayPal Dispute Resolution Team is dedicated to ensuring customer satisfaction by effectively managing and resolving transaction disputes.The role will involve working with business teams, product teams, architects and engineers located across our global offices. We are looking for a Java Developer with experience in building high-performing, scalable, enterprise-grade applications.

Job Description:

Responsibilities:
•    Designing and developing high-volume, low-latency applications for mission-critical systems and delivering high-availability and performance
•    Contributing in all phases of the software development lifecycle
•    Writing well designed, testable, efficient code

Description:

• 6 Months to 2 years of experience developing software, primarily with Java/J2EE technologies

• Deep understanding of applying advanced object-oriented design and development principles

• Perform high-quality software analysis, design, development, testing and maintenance for the PayPal core technology platform

• Solid CS fundamentals is a must. (Data structures, Algorithms, OS, Databases).

• Technologically savvy with excellent communication and technical skills.

• Good knowledge on RESTful APIs & Fundamentals of Web.

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills

• Can-do attitude while solving difficult problems spanning across multiple teams

• Focus on automation, and test-driven development

• Ability to work with teams in remote locations to complete assigned tasks.

• Ability to create test plans, test cases and track resolution of software defects.

• Able to evangelize innovations, through prototyping or other means and typically finds solutions to the most challenging framework level bugs and issues.

• Passionate about developing frameworks, reusable code, wants to make a difference.

• Self-motivated and fully committed dynamic individual with ability to adapt and adjust to fast-paced environment

• Experience with Source-code control systems.

• Experience developing data-driven applications using an industry standard RDBMS (Oracle, DB2, SQL Server, MySQL, etc.), including strong data architecture and SQL development skills

• Experience with unit testing (preferably Google Test) and tools

• Experience using industry standard software development tools (IDE / Version Control / Continuous Integration)

• Experience with Agile Software Development Experience with load and performance testing best practices.

• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.

• Experience in Unix based development environment (Unix, Shell, Perl, Python) is a plus

• Expertise in online payments and related domains is a plus