We are looking for an experienced Senior PaaS Platform Engineer to join our development team. As part of PayPal's technology platform, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing PaaS solutions to ensure high availability, scalability, and security. The role spans from architecture design to code implementation, working closely with cross-functional teams to drive technical innovation and the ongoing evolution of the platform.

Responsibilities

The scope of this role includes but not limited to:

• PaaS Platform Architecture Design and Development
• Design and optimize PaaS platform architecture to ensure system availability, scalability, and high performance.
• Develop core platform features, including container management, service orchestration, load balancing, etc.
• Technical Innovation and Problem Solving
• Research and evaluate emerging technologies, providing suggestions for architectural optimization and innovation.
• Solve complex technical issues and drive continuous optimization of the platform.
• Cross-Team Collaboration and Communication
• Write high-quality technical documentation and proposals to ensure clear information flow.
• Platform Feature Development and Optimization
• Optimize platform performance, improve resource utilization, and enhance user experience.
• Continuously drive improvements and feature extensions for the platform.

Technical Skill

Essential Skills:

• Proficient in at least one programming language, Golang is highly preferred, Java and Python are a big plus.
• Familiar with microservice architecture and containerization concepts.
• Proficient in Docker and Kubernetes, with experience in container management and optimization.
• Familiar with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP and their core services.
• Proficient in Terraform, Ansible, and other IaC tools for automating infrastructure management.
• Familiar with MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB, including optimization.
• Proficient in Git and CI/CD tools like Jenkins.

Desirable Skills:

• Familiarity with service mesh technologies (e.g., Istio).
• Experience with large-scale distributed systems design and optimization.