Sr Software Engineer - Python

PayPal is hiring a Sr Software Engineer - Python in Bangalore.

The Company PayPal 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. W

Requirements

• 3+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional Responsibilities & Preferred Qualifications:

What you need to bring

• 5+ years of software engineering experience and a bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• Strong proficiency in Python and/or Go, with a track record of writing clean, testable, production-grade code, backed by a solid grasp of algorithms, data structures, and design patterns.
• Hands-on experience building and operating workloads on a major cloud platform (GCP or AWS).
• Experience building backend services and REST APIs in Python or Go, with a solid understanding of SQL and NoSQL database design and ORM tools.
• Experience designing scalable, reliable, and secure services using CI/CD pipelines, containers, and Kubernetes.
• Proven ability to mentor junior engineers and contribute to code reviews and design discussions.

Preferred qualifications

• Professional-level cloud certification in GCP or AWS (e.g., Google Professional Cloud Architect / DevOps Engineer, or AWS Solutions Architect Professional / DevOps Engineer Professional), along with hands-on experience building Infrastructure as Code (IaC) frameworks and tooling such as Terraform, Pulumi, AWS CDK, or Crossplane.
• Full-stack experience with a modern frontend framework (e.g., React or TypeScript) to build developer portals, dashboards, or self-service tools for an internal developer platform.
• Experience with large-scale, multi-region systems, policy-as-code and security/compliance frameworks (e.g., OPA, SOC 2, PCI DSS), or using Gen AI to accelerate infrastructure automation.

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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, ensuring that you equally have the benefits and conveniences of both locations.

Our Benefits: At PayPal, we’re committed to building an equitable and inclusive global economy. And we can’t do this without our most important asset-you. That’s why we offer comprehensive, choice-based programs, to support all aspects of personal wellbeing—physical, emotional, and financial—delivering meaningful value where it matters most. We strive to create a flexible, balanced work culture with a holistic approach to benefits, including generous paid time off, healthcare coverage for you and your family, and resources to create financial security and support your mental health.

About PayPal

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