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Software Engineer, Node.js

at PayPal Holdings

📍 San Jose, California, United States of America Hybrid 💰 $116K – $173K USD / year Posted March 29, 2026
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Position Details

Salary $116K – $173K USD / year
Type Not Specified
Experience entry
Exp. Years 1+ years
Education Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Category Software Engineering

About this role

PayPal is seeking a Node.js Backend Engineer to develop for the consumer engineering team, building RESTful APIs and microservices in a hybrid environment at the San Jose campus.

Key Responsibilities

  • Implements SDLC tasks; builds RESTful APIs; collaborates with cross-functional teams; contributes to code/design reviews; maintains documentation

Technical Overview

Hands-on backend focus with Node.js; design and implement RESTful APIs and microservices; work with SQL/NoSQL databases; exposure to GraphQL and Express/NestJS is a plus; cloud-native and CI/CD practices emphasized.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is an entry-level backend engineer with 1+ years of experience, proficient in Node.js and RESTful APIs, comfortable with Java/JavaScript, and familiar with microservices and cloud-native development.

Must-Have Skills

Node.js proficiencyRESTful APIsdesign and build RESTful APIs2+ years backend experience

Nice-to-Have Skills

GraphQLExpress/NestJSExperience with Node.js in professional context

Tools & Platforms

Node.jsExpressNestJSGraphQLSQLNoSQL

Required Skills

Node.jsJavaJavaScriptRESTful APIsMicroservicesSQLNoSQLGraphQLExpressNestJSCI/CDCloud-nativeAgileAPIsAPI design

Hard Skills

Node.jsJavaJavaScriptRESTful APIsMicroservicesSQLNoSQLGraphQLExpressNestJSCI/CDCloud-nativeAgileAPIsAPI design

Soft Skills

collaborationproblem-solvingcommunicationteamworkownership

Industry & Role

Industry Fintech
Job Function Develop backend services and APIs in Node.js for PayPal's consumer engineering platform
Role Subtype Backend Engineer
Tech Domains Node.js, Java, JavaScript, GraphQL, Express, NestJS, SQL, NoSQL, REST APIs, CI/CD

Keywords for Your Resume

Software EngineerNode.jsBackendRESTful APIsmicroservicesSQLNoSQLGraphQLExpressNestJSJavaScriptCI/CDcloud-nativeagilePayPalSan JosehybridAPIsAPI designbackend engineeringbackend systems

Deal Breakers

No Node.js experience, Less than 1 year of backend experience, Lack of knowledge in RESTful APIs or microservices

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