System & Cloud Engineer

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.

In this role, you will be part of the PayPal's Cloud Platform Engineering team which is responsible for building and managing PayPals Public Cloud Infrastructure including container platforms to ensure PayPals applications can be built, managed and run seamlessly. We are looking for a talented Cloud Engineer with experience working in Public Cloud Technologies and Tools to build scalable solutions in Public Cloud Providers like GCP or AWS.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Implements tasks within the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), receiving structure and oversight from more experienced staff
• Follows well-established internal conventions and standard procedures
• Understands internal standards & processes and applies them to make technical decisions
• Collaborates with peers, manager, and project lead to gain understanding of tasks and review solutions
• May contribute to code & design reviews

Minimum Qualifications:

• 1+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional Responsibilities & Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in Public Cloud Technologies and Tools which are required to build scalable solutions in Public Cloud Providers like GCP/AWS.
• Experience with at least one programming language like GoLang, Java, Ruby, Python to design/build/test public cloud platform backend and automation tools.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform, Harness, Ansible.
• Knowledge of container orchestration tools (Kubernetes (GKE/EKS), Docker, Puppet, etc.) to operate both Cloud-based and OnPrem production systems during our cloud migration journey.
• Ensure infrastructure follows best security practices (IAM, encryption, secrets management)
• Experience triaging issues in Public Cloud environment and analyzing root causes.
• Work cross-functionally across internal engineering teams, internal customers and product managers in various geo-locations across the world.
• An eagerness to learn new technologies and partner with various teams giving PayPals internal Public Cloud users the best experience.
• Experience setting up and maintaining monitoring and logging systems (e.g., DataDog, Prometheus, Grafana).
• Experience administering Production Linux systems in a 24x7 Production environment
• Strong understanding of the OSI layering model, (HTTP/S, TCP/IP, UDP, DNS, NFS, SSH)
• Participation in a 24x7 on-call rotation.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

PayPal does not charge candidates any fees for courses, applications, resume reviews, interviews, background checks, or onboarding. When making an application directly, we will never ask you to share passwords, one-time passcodes (OTP), or verification codes. Any such request is a red flag and likely part of a scam. All communication regarding your application will come from official PayPal email domains. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it immediately.

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.

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 comprehensive, choice-based programs, to support all aspects of personal wellbeingphysical, emotional, and financialdelivering meaningful value where it matters most. We strive to create a flexible, balanced work culture with a holistic approach to benefits, including generous paid time off, healthcare coverage for you and your family, and resources to create financial security and support your mental health.

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 .

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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