Staff Software Engineer - Backend Python

Are you a highly skilled and experienced software engineer with a passion for backend development using Python? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy solving complex problems? If so, PayPal is looking for you! As a Staff Software Engineer on our backend team, you will play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining our critical payments platform. Join our dynamic and innovative team and help shape the future of digital payments. Bring your expertise, creativity, and drive to PayPal and be a part of our mission to revolutionize the way people transact online.

1. Design and develop high-quality, scalable and maintainable backend solutions using Python for PayPal's critical payments platform.
2. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
3. Take ownership of complex problems and provide innovative and efficient solutions.
4. Contribute to the continuous improvement of the software development process by identifying and implementing best practices.
5. Mentor and guide junior team members to promote their growth and development.
6. Stay updated with the latest technologies and trends in backend development and apply them to improve the existing platform.
7. Conduct code reviews to ensure code quality and adherence to coding standards.
8. Troubleshoot and debug production issues in a timely manner.
9. Communicate effectively with team members, stakeholders, and management to provide updates on project progress and escalate any roadblocks.
10. Act as a technical expert and provide guidance on complex technical issues.
11. Work in a fast-paced, agile environment and adapt quickly to changing priorities.
12. Continuously monitor and analyze the performance of the platform and make recommendations for optimizations and improvements.
13. Ensure the security and reliability of the payments platform by following industry standards and best practices.
14. Collaborate with other teams to integrate new features and functionalities into the platform.
15. Play a key role in shaping the future of digital payments by bringing your expertise, creativity, and drive to PayPal.

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Staff Software Engineer - Backend Python in Chicago, IL, USA is $109,000 - $138,000. This may vary depending on factors such as experience, education, and specific job responsibilities.

PayPal Holdings, Inc. enables digital and mobile payments on behalf of consumers and merchants worldwide. It provides a simpler and safer way for businesses of all sizes to accept payments from merchant websites, mobile devices and applications, and at offline retail locations through a range of payment solutions. It also facilitates person to person payments through PayPal, Venmo, and Xoom.