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Sr Software Engineer

PayPal

Singapore, SingaporeOn Site

Original Job Summary

About the Role

The Sr Software Engineer at PayPal is responsible for developing and implementing tests to ensure the quality, performance, and scalability of services. This role involves proactive monitoring, providing necessary production support, and identifying application improvements.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement tests for service quality.
  • Engage in monitoring and production support.
  • Propose and implement application improvements.
  • Deliver complete solutions across the SDLC stages.
  • Advise management on project-level issues.
  • Guide junior engineers and operate with minimal supervision.
  • Make technical decisions using industry best practices.

Technical Requirements

  • 5+ years of relevant work experience.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
  • Backend experience with Java and modern frameworks (Spring, Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Cloud, Node.js).
  • Familiarity with Microservices Architecture, RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and gRPC.

Key skills/competency

Java, Spring, Microservices, RESTful APIs, GraphQL, gRPC, testing, production support, SDLC, technical decision-making.

How to Get Hired at PayPal

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize your resume: Tailor experience to software engineering challenges.
  • Showcase technical skills: Detail Java and Spring expertise.
  • Research PayPal: Understand their culture and projects.
  • Prepare examples: Demonstrate your impact in past projects.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review Java and related frameworks.
Study microservices and API designs.
Practice building scalable backend solutions.
Master testing and production monitoring techniques.

Behavioral Questions

Discuss teamwork challenges you’ve overcome.
Explain a time you mentored colleagues.
Describe managing project-level technical issues.
Share an example of independent decision-making.