Sr Software Engineer in Test

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. We provide proprietary payment solutions accepted by merchants that enable the completion of payments on our platform on behalf of our customers.

We offer our customers the flexibility to use their accounts to purchase and receive payments for goods and services, as well as the ability to transfer and withdraw funds. We enable consumers to exchange funds more safely with merchants using a variety of funding sources, which may include a bank account, a PayPal or Venmo account balance, PayPal and Venmo branded credit products, a credit card, a debit card, certain cryptocurrencies, or other stored value products such as gift cards, and eligible credit card rewards.  Our PayPal, Venmo, and Xoom products also make it safer and simpler for friends and family to transfer funds to each other. We offer merchants an end-to-end payments solution that provides authorization and settlement capabilities, as well as instant access to funds and payouts. We also help merchants connect with their customers, process exchanges and returns, and manage risk. We enable consumers to engage in cross-border shopping and merchants to extend their global reach while reducing the complexity and friction involved in enabling cross-border trade. 

Our beliefs are the foundation for how we conduct business every day.  We live each day guided by our core values of Inclusion, Innovation, Collaboration, and Wellness. Together, our values ensure that we work together as one global team with our customers at the center of everything we do – and they push us to ensure we take care of ourselves, each other, and our communities.

Job Summary:

This job delivers complete solutions spanning all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). It involves advising management on project-level issues, guiding junior engineers, operating with little supervision, and applying knowledge of technical best practices.

Job Description:

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

Expected Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience and a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

Additional Responsibilities

• Complete Solution Delivery

  • Deliver comprehensive backend API testing and web automation solutions spanning design, implementation, testing, delivery and operations
  • Develop and implement backend API testing frameworks and Playwright-based web automation platforms based on requirements from staff-level engineers
  • Execute backend testing strategies including microservices testing, database testing, and integration testing
  • Implement CI/CD pipeline integration for backend services and web applications
  • Develop comprehensive test plans for backend services, API releases, and web application deployments
  • Design and implement automated testing solutions covering unit, integration, contract, and end-to-end testing
  • Produce critical product test deliverables including test strategies, API documentation, execution reports, and quality assessments

• Technical Excellence & Best Practices

  • Apply knowledge of backend and web testing best practices in making technical decisions
  • Implement functional testing solutions for financial services backend systems and web applications
  • Execute usability testing programs with focus on web user experience and accessibility
  • Develop web accessibility testing approaches ensuring compliance with WCAG guidelines and financial industry standards
  • Implement internationalization testing strategies for web applications across different locales and markets
  • Apply testing methodologies including contract testing, chaos engineering, and property-based testing
  • Leverage GenAI tools and techniques to enhance testing productivity, API test generation, and code quality

• Project Leadership & Implementation

  • Lead backend and web testing projects from conception to delivery with minimal supervision
  • Advise immediate management on project-level backend and web testing issues and solutions
  • Drive technical implementation decisions based on internal conventions and industry best practices
  • Take ownership of backend and web testing project deliverables and timelines

• Technical Contributions

  • Implement testing algorithms for backend service integration and web browser compatibility testing
  • Execute comprehensive testing for backend services and web applications under various load conditions
  • Support backend and web testing initiatives ensuring system integration and cross-browser compatibility
  • Contribute to advanced testing approaches including contract testing and consumer-driven contract testing
  • Utilize GenAI-powered tools for intelligent test automation, API testing optimization, and testing efficiency enhancement

Preferred Qualifications

• Solution Implementation

  • Implement comprehensive backend and web testing solutions including metrics and KPIs for effectiveness measurement
  • Create technical documentation for backend and web testing implementations and project deliverables
  • Execute backend and web testing initiatives within established frameworks and standards
  • Implement shift-left testing principles in backend and web development projects

• Quality Assurance Execution

  • Execute testing strategies for financial services compliance and regulations
  • Ensure backend services and web applications meet quality, compliance, and performance standards
  • Execute testing efforts for system integration, data integrity, and cross-browser compatibility
  • Support backend and web testing governance and review processes

• Continuous Learning & Improvement

  • Stay current with emerging backend and web testing technologies and evaluate their applicability
  • Actively utilize GenAI and AI-powered testing tools to drive productivity and innovation in backend and web testing
  • Contribute to testing process improvements based on industry best practices and emerging methodologies
  • Participate in testing center of excellence initiatives for backend and web systems

• Advanced Technical Experience

  • Experience with comprehensive backend testing including database testing, data migration testing, and ETL testing
  • Knowledge of cloud-native testing strategies and serverless architecture testing
  • Familiarity with backend and web testing in financial services or regulated industries
  • Experience with API contract testing and microservices testing patterns

• Professional Development

  • Experience with advanced testing methodologies (model-based testing, mutation testing, chaos engineering)
  • Knowledge of machine learning applications in software testing and GenAI integration for productivity enhancement
  • Experience with web accessibility testing and compliance
  • Familiarity with agile/scrum methodologies in backend and web development environments
  • Proven track record of leveraging AI/GenAI tools to accelerate testing workflows and improve code quality

• Domain Knowledge

  • Understanding of financial services regulations, compliance requirements, and audit processes
  • Experience with payment processing systems, financial data integrity, and backend testing
  • Knowledge of internationalization and localization testing for web applications
  • Familiarity with web analytics, performance monitoring, and observability tools

• Project Delivery & Collaboration

  • Experience presenting technical solutions and project status to immediate management and stakeholders
  • Track record of successfully delivering complex backend and web testing projects
  • Experience with agile/scrum methodologies in backend and web development environments
  • Strong technical writing and solution documentation skills

Subsidiary:

PayPal

Travel Percent:

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PayPal is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices.

Actual Compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to work location, and relevant skills and experience.

The total compensation for this practice may include an annual performance bonus (or other incentive compensation, as applicable), equity, and medical, dental, vision, and other benefits. For more information, visit https://www.paypalbenefits.com.

The US national annual pay range for this role is $123,500 to $212,850

PayPal does not charge candidates any fees for courses, applications, resume reviews, interviews, background checks, or onboarding. Any such request is a red flag and likely part of a scam. To learn more about how to identify and avoid recruitment fraud please visit https://careers.pypl.com/contact-us.

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 benefits to help you thrive in every stage of life. We champion your financial, physical, and mental health by offering valuable benefits and resources to help you care for the whole you.

We have great benefits including a flexible work environment, employee shares options, health and life insurance and more. To learn more about our benefits please visit https://www.paypalbenefits.com.

Who We Are:

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Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion 

PayPal provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.  In addition, PayPal will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.  If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at [email protected].

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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