The Company
PayPal is the faster, safer way to pay and get paid online, via mobile devices and in store. The service allows people to send money without sharing financial information, with the flexibility to pay using their account balances, bank accounts, credit cards or promotional financing. With more than 120 million active accounts in 192 markets and 25 currencies around the world, PayPal enables global commerce. PayPal is headquartered in San Jose, Calif. and its international headquarters is located in Singapore. More information about the company can be found at www.paypal.com .
GDS (Global Data Sciences) is a PayPal unit specializing in development of data solutions as well as data-science, Machine-Learning and AI solutions for multiple domains across PayPal - Risk, Fraud, Credit Sales, Marketing, Customer-support, Product experience, Global Operations and more. We use data, technology and innovative machine learning algorithms to drive business results and improve customer experience.
Seeking an experienced hands-on Software Engineering Manager to lead a team of talented engineers to build the next generation platforms in the Data space for PayPal.
Typical responsibilities include:
Leading a team; Design, development, and testing of features/functions delivered.
Collaborating with peers both within their team and across the organization.
Working with product managers using agile methodologies to deliver high quality solutions on time.
Working with operations teams to ensure your applications and services are highly available and reliable.
Supporting your applications and/or services as and when required.
The Successful Engineering Manager will:
Be driven to get results and not let anything get in your way.
Be proactive and anticipate/handle most issues before they blowup.
Exhibit a strong backbone and challenge the status quo when needed.
Demonstrate a high level of curiosity and keep abreast of the latest technologies.
Show pride of ownership and strive for excellence in everything we do
Own business delivery and pipelines as well as drive the development of infrastructure solutions
Demonstrate technical thought leadership and be able to influence technical decisions/approaches within and outside GDS
Be open minded and demonstrate one team behavior across teams, orgs and locations
Job Requirements:
12+ years of experience in building scalable applications/products in the Big Data space
Experience in the Financial services/Banking domain is a plus.
Experience in building enterprise application & platforms for E-commerce biz for both offline and near real time solutions using Big Data technologies such as Apache Spark, Hive etc is highly preferred
4+ years of managing a team of Software Engineers
Bachelor s degree and/or Master's degree in Computer Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience
Work experience on databases and SQL skills are mandatory
Ability to lead, organize, and manage projects beginning to end that require coordinated efforts across multiple functions
Ability to operate and thrive in a fluid, ever changing environment. Proactive in approach with a focus on driving results and outcomes with multiple priorities and multiple stakeholders.
Drive innovation and customer advocacy. Be a positive change agent with a can-do attitude.
Prior success in hiring, mentoring, and developing highly effective Software Engineers and building high performing teams
Intellectually curious, quick study who will learn the business quickly.
Conscientious, curious, hard-working individual who craves accountability and loves to solve complex problems.
Skilled in providing technical leadership and architectural guidance
Expertise in software development best practices
Understanding of software development processes such as Agile
Excellent written and oral communication skills
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PayPal Holdings, Inc. is an American company operating a worldwide online payments system. Online money transfers serve as electronic alternatives to traditional paper methods like checks and money orders