Temporary work opportunities align well with people who are looking for career flexibility and less traditional ways of working, but at the same time are people driven to deliver amazing work in high-profile situations. Magnit Direct Source is a service offered by Magnit Global that provides top talent directly to industry leading clients who have a variety of flexible temporary assignments that unlock opportunities for exciting work. As a temporary contractor, you will be employed by our Direct Source partner, Magnit Global. Please note, this is a role with Magnit Global and you will not be a PayPal employee. This role is not eligible for any benefits under any benefit plan of PayPal, PayPal Affiliates, or their respective successors and assigns.

Location

This is a hybrid schedule with the San Jose, CA office. 

About the Role

The Next Gen Risk Ecosystem (NGRE) initiative focuses on advancing PayPal’s risk systems to strengthen platform trust, drive sustainable growth, and preserve PayPal’s competitive edge through innovation and modernization. We are seeking a Java Developer to join the Partnership Risk Engineering team and contribute to the design, development, and optimization of next-generation risk platforms. The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer passionate about scalable system design, cloud-native development, and intelligent automation.

Responsibilities 

• Design, develop, and deploy scalable Java-based microservices and RESTful APIs using Spring Framework and Spring Boot.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Data Scientists, Product Managers, and Architects to deliver end-to-end risk management solutions.
• Implement and optimize CI/CD pipelines using Harness or Jenkins to ensure seamless integration and deployment across GCP and AWS environments.
• Enhance backend performance, scalability, and resilience within distributed cloud infrastructures.
• Integrate with modern data platforms and decision services supporting real-time fraud detection.
• Leverage AI-powered development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Claude, Cursor) to accelerate coding, testing, and documentation.
• Troubleshoot complex issues across systems, identify root causes, and implement effective resolutions
• Contribute to platform modernization by incorporating containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and NoSQL solutions where applicable

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• Minimum 3+ years of professional experience in enterprise software development
• Expert-level proficiency in Java, J2EE, Spring Framework, and Spring Boot
• Strong understanding of RESTful API design and integration
• Hands-on experience with relational databases (Oracle, MySQL) and familiarity with NoSQL systems
• Solid experience implementing CI/CD pipelines (Harness or Jenkins) and deploying in cloud environments (GCP preferred, AWS a plus)
• Working knowledge of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and distributed systems architecture
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools for enhanced code efficiency and quality
• Self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership, accountability, and initiative
• Excellent analytical, debugging, and problem-solving abilities
• Adaptable to evolving business priorities and fast-paced environments
• Proven ability to work effectively in matrixed, cross-functional teams
• Skilled in translating complex business needs into robust technical solutions
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across technical and non-technical teams

This is the pay range that Magnit reasonably expects to pay for this position: $62.83/hour - $83.78/hour

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K