Java Backend Engineers

Job Description:-

Must have Paypal or Ebay experience

Request Overview

We are requesting (Java Backend Engineers) to support the Venmo project.

Key Skills

Strong expertise in Java, Spring, and Spring Boot

Cloud experience with GCP (preferred)

About the Project

The Next Gen Risk Ecosystem (NGRE) initiative is focused on advancing PayPal's risk systems to strengthen platform trust, drive sustainable growth, and maintain a competitive edge through modernization and innovation.

Key Challenges Addressed:

Increasing fraud complexity and pressure

• Fragmented and outdated defense systems
• Legacy infrastructure limiting agility and scalability

The mission is to modernize risk defenses using AI/ML-driven automation, modular platforms, and unified data and decision layers, enabling seamless risk intelligence across Venmo, Xoom, and Braintree ecosystems.

Role Overview
We are seeking a Java Developer to join the Partnership Risk Engineering team. This role is ideal for a hands-on engineer passionate about scalable system design, cloud-native development, and intelligent automation.

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 to deliver end-to-end risk management solutions
• Implement and optimize CI/CD pipelines using Harness or Jenkins
• Deploy and support applications across GCP (AWS experience a plus)
• Improve backend performance, scalability, and resilience in distributed cloud environments
• Integrate with modern data platforms and decision services supporting real-time fraud detection
• Utilize AI-assisted development tools (GitHub Copilot, Claude, Cursor) to accelerate development and testing
• Troubleshoot complex system issues and implement root-cause fixes
• Support platform modernization using Docker, Kubernetes, and NoSQL technologies where applicable

Qualifications

Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

3+ years of professional enterprise software development experience

Technical Skills

Strong proficiency in Java, J2EE, Spring Framework, and Spring Boot

• Solid understanding of RESTful API design
• Experience with 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 with strong ownership and accountability

• Excellent analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, evolving environments

Collaboration & Communication

Proven ability to work in cross-functional, matrixed teams

• Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to translate complex business requirements into scalable technical solutions

Team & Business Context

Team: Xoom Risk Engineering
Reason for Need: Workload surge and resource backfill
Extension / Conversion: Yes, based on performance and budget

Typical Day in the Role

Develop, enhance, and maintain multiple Java-based microservices applications across Xoom and PayPal platforms

• Support a portfolio of 40+ applications, ensuring performance, reliability, and stability
• Lead re-architecture initiatives to modernize legacy systems into cloud-native, modular microservices
• Perform ongoing enhancements, bug fixes, and feature development
• Collaborate with platform and infrastructure teams to align with NGRE standards
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and deployment to ensure high-quality, maintainable code