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Job Title : Java Backend Engineer Duration: 6+ Months Location: like San Jose, CA (Hybrid – 3 days onsite required). I need some expertise in Java and python. Remember they typically like ex-paypal/ebay folks Key Skills • Strong expertise in Java, Spring, and Spring Boot • Cloud experience with GCP (preferred) ________________________________________ Interview Process 1. Coding Round (Java / Spring Boot) 2. System Design Interview 3. Hiring Manager Interview ________________________________________ About the Project The Next Gen Risk Ecosystem (NGRE) initiative is focused on advancing PayPal’s risk systems to strengthen platform trust, drive sustainable growth, and maintain a competitive edge through modernization and innovation. Key Challenges Addressed: • Increasing fraud complexity and pressure • Fragmented and outdated defense systems • Legacy infrastructure limiting agility and scalability The mission is to modernize risk defenses using AI/ML-driven automation, modular platforms, and unified data and decision layers, enabling seamless risk intelligence across Venmo, Xoom, and Braintree ecosystems. ________________________________________ Role Overview We are seeking a Java Developer to join the Partnership Risk Engineering team. This role is ideal for a hands-on engineer passionate about scalable system design, cloud-native development, and intelligent automation. ________________________________________ Key Responsibilities • Design, develop, and deploy scalable Java-based microservices and RESTful APIs using Spring and Spring Boot • Collaborate with Data Scientists, Product Managers, and Architects to deliver end-to-end risk management solutions • Implement and optimize CI/CD pipelines using Harness or Jenkins • Deploy and support applications across GCP (AWS experience a plus) • Improve backend performance, scalability, and resilience in distributed cloud environments • Integrate with modern data platforms and decision services supporting real-time fraud detection • Utilize AI-assisted development tools (GitHub Copilot, Claude, Cursor) to accelerate development and testing • Troubleshoot complex system issues and implement root-cause fixes • Support platform modernization using Docker, Kubernetes, and NoSQL technologies where applicable ________________________________________ Qualifications Education & Experience • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field • 3+ years of professional enterprise software development experience Technical Skills • Strong proficiency in Java, J2EE, Spring Framework, and Spring Boot • Solid understanding of RESTful API design • Experience with relational databases (Oracle, MySQL); familiarity with NoSQL • Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines (Harness or Jenkins) • Cloud deployment experience (GCP preferred, AWS a plus) • Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and distributed systems architecture • Familiarity with AI-powered development tools Professional Attributes • Self-motivated with strong ownership and accountability • Excellent analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills • Comfortable working in fast-paced, evolving environments Collaboration & Communication • Proven ability to work in cross-functional, matrixed teams • Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders • Ability to translate complex business requirements into scalable technical solutions ________________________________________ Team & Business Context Team: Xoom Risk Engineering Reason for Need: Workload surge and resource backfill Extension / Conversion: Yes, based on performance and budget ________________________________________ Typical Day in the Role • Develop, enhance, and maintain multiple Java-based microservices applications across Xoom and PayPal platforms • Support a portfolio of 40+ applications, ensuring performance, reliability, and stability • Lead re-architecture initiatives to modernize legacy systems into cloud-native, modular microservices • Perform ongoing enhancements, bug fixes, and feature development • Collaborate with platform and infrastructure teams to align with NGRE standards • Participate in code reviews, testing, and deployment to ensure high-quality, maintainable code Interested candidates send your resume to alex@amtexenterprises.com

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Job Title : Java Backend Engineer
Duration: 6+ Months
Location: like San Jose, CA (Hybrid – 3 days onsite required). I need some expertise in Java and python. Remember they typically like ex-paypal/ebay folks
Strong expertise in Java, Spring, and Spring Boot
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Increasing fraud complexity and pressure
Fragmented and outdated defense systems
Legacy infrastructure limiting agility and scalability
The mission is to modernize risk defenses using AI/ML-driven automation, modular platforms, and unified data and decision layers, enabling seamless risk intelligence across Venmo, Xoom, and Braintree ecosystems.
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We are seeking a Java Developer to join the Partnership Risk Engineering team. This role is ideal for a hands-on engineer passionate about scalable system design, cloud-native development, and intelligent automation.
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Design, develop, and deploy scalable Java-based microservices and RESTful APIs using Spring and Spring Boot
Collaborate with Data Scientists, Product Managers, and Architects to deliver end-to-end risk management solutions
Implement and optimize CI/CD pipelines using Harness or Jenkins
Improve backend performance, scalability, and resilience in distributed cloud environments
Integrate with modern data platforms and decision services supporting real-time fraud detection
Utilize AI-assisted development tools (GitHub Copilot, Claude, Cursor) to accelerate development and testing
Troubleshoot complex system issues and implement root-cause fixes
Support platform modernization using Docker, Kubernetes, and NoSQL technologies where applicable
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Nice-to-haves

Cloud experience with GCP (preferred)
Deploy and support applications across GCP (AWS experience a plus)
Cloud deployment experience (GCP preferred, AWS a plus)

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