Sr Software Engineer - BigQuery

Job Summary

As a Senior Software Engineer (CL6) on the Credit Platform, you will design and operate Java-based backend services alongside BigQuery-powered data workflows that support credit and asset externalization processes.

You will work on systems where real-time services, large-scale data processing, and financial reporting intersect. This role requires strong technical ownership, sound judgment, and comfort operating in environments where system correctness and data integrity are essential.

This is a hands-on role with broad technical scope and meaningful cross-team collaboration.

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 You'll Do

• Design and build Java-based backend services and RESTful APIs supporting credit and asset externalization workflows
• Own BigQuery-backed datasets and pipelines used for reporting, reconciliation, and external data delivery
• Design data models and access patterns that support accurate, auditable representation of credit assets
• Optimize BigQuery performance, cost, and reliability using partitioning, clustering, and query tuning
• Build and operate real-time and near-real-time pipelines using Pub/Sub, batch or streaming frameworks, and Java services
• Leverage Dataproc for large-scale data processing and synchronization across BigQuery tables
• Ensure strong observability, data quality controls, and operational readiness across services and data workflows
• Partner with product, finance, risk, compliance, and engineering teams to deliver secure and compliant solutions
• Influence platform architecture and best practices through design reviews and technical leadership.

What You Bring

• 6+ years of professional experience as a software engineer building production systems
• Strong proficiency in Java, including designing and building RESTful APIs using Spring Boot or similar frameworks
• 4+ years of hands-on experience on Google Cloud Platform, particularly BigQuery, Dataproc, Pub/Sub, Cloud Run, and Cloud Functions
• Deep expertise in BigQuery internals, includingQuery execution plans and performance tuningTable partitioning and clustering strategiesPartition sizing and cost versus performance tradeoffsBulk updates, real-time updates and deletes, and materialized views
• Experience designing and operating real-time and near-real-time data pipelines
• Strong experience with logging, monitoring, and observability, including dashboards, alerting, and production troubleshooting
• Proficiency with IAM, service accounts, and data access controls, including data localization and compliance requirements
• Ability to design scalable, reliable systems with a strong focus on correctness, performance, and operational excellence
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across engineering and cross-functional teams.

Nice to have

• Experience building systems that support financial reporting, reconciliation, or external data sharing
• Familiarity with regulated environments and auditability requirements
• Experience with modern data architectures such as Data Lakes, Data Mesh, or Data Fabric
• Background in payments, credit, or financial services

Subsidiary: PayPal

Travel Percent: 0

• The base pay for this role will depend on where you work and the relevant experience and expertise you bring. The expected range of pay for this role by location is:

Primary Location | Pay Range

Scottsdale, Arizona: ($123,500.00 - $183,700.00 Annually)

Additional Location(s) | Pay Range

No other locations are assigned to this requisition currently. Additional compensation for this role may include an annual performance bonus, equity, or other incentive compensation, as applicable.

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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.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Belonging at PayPal

Our employees are central to advancing our mission, and we strive to create an environment where everyone can do their best work with a sense of purpose and belonging. Belonging at PayPal means creating a workplace with a sense of acceptance and security where all employees feel included and valued. We are proud to have a diverse workforce reflective of the merchants, consumers, and communities that we serve, and we continue to take tangible actions to cultivate inclusivity and belonging at PayPal.

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