Sr Software Engineer

PayPal

Hybrid

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Work type: Hybrid
Location: Chicago, IL
Salary: $153,317–$221,500 / yr
Posted: 2 days ago
Closes: Jun 18, 2026

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How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $171k

This role $187k

$129k most similar roles pay here $231k

This role pays more than 65% of similar roles. Most pay $139,075–$203,225 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $187k versus about $171k for comparable roles.

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About PayPal

PayPal is a leading global digital wallet and online payment system, founded in 1998, that allows individuals and businesses to send, receive, and manage funds securely in over 200 markets.

PayPal currently has 84 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $160,500–$235,826 across 84 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Sr Software Engineer

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Senior Software Engineer position available at PayPal in Chicago, IL, focusing on designing and developing high-quality features for the Partners and Marketplaces team. The role involves coding in Java/J2EE technologies, implementing RESTful APIs, and integrating third-party services to enhance application functionality. Daily tasks include unit testing with Junit/TestNG, performance testing using JMeter, and collaborating closely with product managers and architects to ensure robust solutions that meet market needs. Candidates must have expertise in SQL and NoSQL databases like MySQL and Oracle, as well as front-end development skills with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Proficiency in modern tools such as Maven, IntelliJ IDEA, GitHub, and SVN is essential for delivering reliable code. The position requires a strong background in scalable application design using Spring Boot and experience in identifying technical improvements to enhance system stability and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Java Spring Boot RESTful APIs MySQL Oracle GitHub SVN Maven IntelliJ IDEA JUnit TestNG HTML CSS JavaScript JMeter

What you'll do

Design and develop high-quality product features for Partners and Marketplaces using Java/J2EE.
Perform unit testing and write functional test cases using Junit/TestNG to ensure code quality.
Execute performance tests with JMeter to identify and resolve scalability issues in critical environments.
Apply SQL & NoSQL solutions, understanding the benefits of both relational and free-form databases.
Provide technical guidance to other software engineers on coding standards and best practices.
Collaborate with product managers to gather requirements and define new feature specifications.

What we're looking for

- Strong coding background in Java/J2EE and Spring Boot.
- Experience designing and developing scalable applications.
- Proficient in implementing RESTful APIs and integrating third-party services.
- Expertise in modern development tools like Maven, IntelliJ IDEA, and unit testing frameworks.
- Knowledge of database technologies including MySQL and Oracle.
- Ability to build front-end interfaces using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

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