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Sr. Software Engineer - Cloud Infrastructure and Devops

  • Job type Posted on: Jul 14, 2026
  • Experience level PayPal
  • Employment type Chicago, Illinois
  • Employment type Onsite
  • Salary Full-time

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Job Title :

Sr. Software Engineer - Cloud Infrastructure and Devops

Job Type :

Full-time

Job Location :

Chicago Illinois United States

Remote :

No

Jobcon Logo Job Description :

Overview Mentor junior engineers. PayPal has been revolutionizing commerce globally for more than 25 years. We operate a global, two-sided network at scale, connecting hundreds of millions of merchants and consumers to provide end-to-end payments solutions, security, and convenience. Our values are Inclusion, Innovation, Collaboration, and Wellness, guiding how we work with customers and colleagues around the world. Essential Responsibilities Delivers complete solutions spanning all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) (design, implementation, testing, delivery and operations), based on definitions from more senior roles. Advises immediate management on project-level issues. Guides junior engineers. Operates with little day-to-day supervision, making technical decisions based on knowledge of internal conventions and industry best practices. Applies knowledge of technical best practices in making decisions. Minimum Qualifications 3+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience. What We’re Looking For / Qualifications Bachelor's in computer science or related field of study 5+ years' experience in software development or a related field 3+ years' experience operating distributed applications 24x7x365, as part of a Cloud Engineering, DevOps, and/or SRE team Extensive hands-on experience with designing, implementing and supporting infrastructure (AWS experience preferred) Deep hands-on experience with IaaS and PaaS solutions from AWS (or similar cloud provider) Hands-on programming and scripting (Python, Java, Bash, Go) Hands-on experience with containers & container orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical issues to a non-technical audience Company / Team Context Engineering teams focus on cloud infrastructure, automation, security, compliance, and release engineering. Our work integrates elements of Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) and DevOps projects, including CI/CD pipelines, secret management, development environments, and microservices testing frameworks. Compensation & Location Travel: 0% Location pay ranges vary by location. Primary location examples include Austin, TX; San Jose, CA; Chicago, IL; Scottsdale, AZ with respective annual ranges published in the job listing. Additional compensation may include an annual performance bonus, equity, or other incentive compensation where applicable. Benefits & Inclusion PayPal offers comprehensive, choice-based programs supporting physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing, including generous paid time off and healthcare coverage. PayPal is an equal employment opportunity employer and supports reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Security & Compliance PayPal does not charge candidates any fees for courses or applications. If you’re contacted, verify domain legitimacy and report suspicious activity. For more on recruitment fraud, visit the official PayPal careers site. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Jobcon Logo Position Details

Posted:

Jul 14, 2026

Reference Number:

14660_F5F9642F18DDA87E3DED0660818BA458

Employment:

Full-time

Salary:

Not Available

City:

Chicago

Job Origin:

APPCAST_CPC

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Overview Mentor junior engineers. PayPal has been revolutionizing commerce globally for more than 25 years. We operate a global, two-sided network at scale, connecting hundreds of millions of merchants and consumers to provide end-to-end payments solutions, security, and convenience. Our values are Inclusion, Innovation, Collaboration, and Wellness, guiding how we work with customers and colleagues around the world. Essential Responsibilities Delivers complete solutions spanning all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) (design, implementation, testing, delivery and operations), based on definitions from more senior roles. Advises immediate management on project-level issues. Guides junior engineers. Operates with little day-to-day supervision, making technical decisions based on knowledge of internal conventions and industry best practices. Applies knowledge of technical best practices in making decisions. Minimum Qualifications 3+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience. What We’re Looking For / Qualifications Bachelor's in computer science or related field of study 5+ years' experience in software development or a related field 3+ years' experience operating distributed applications 24x7x365, as part of a Cloud Engineering, DevOps, and/or SRE team Extensive hands-on experience with designing, implementing and supporting infrastructure (AWS experience preferred) Deep hands-on experience with IaaS and PaaS solutions from AWS (or similar cloud provider) Hands-on programming and scripting (Python, Java, Bash, Go) Hands-on experience with containers & container orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical issues to a non-technical audience Company / Team Context Engineering teams focus on cloud infrastructure, automation, security, compliance, and release engineering. Our work integrates elements of Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) and DevOps projects, including CI/CD pipelines, secret management, development environments, and microservices testing frameworks. Compensation & Location Travel: 0% Location pay ranges vary by location. Primary location examples include Austin, TX; San Jose, CA; Chicago, IL; Scottsdale, AZ with respective annual ranges published in the job listing. Additional compensation may include an annual performance bonus, equity, or other incentive compensation where applicable. Benefits & Inclusion PayPal offers comprehensive, choice-based programs supporting physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing, including generous paid time off and healthcare coverage. PayPal is an equal employment opportunity employer and supports reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Security & Compliance PayPal does not charge candidates any fees for courses or applications. If you’re contacted, verify domain legitimacy and report suspicious activity. For more on recruitment fraud, visit the official PayPal careers site. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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