Sr Staff Solution Engineer at PayPal

Bengaluru, karnataka, India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Jan, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Java, Microservices, APIs, Cloud-Native Technologies, Payment Systems, Fintech Solutions, Solution Architecture, Technical Consulting, Stakeholder Management, Performance Optimization, Regulatory Compliance, Distributed Systems, RESTful API Design, Event-Driven Architectures, Database Optimization, Project Leadership, Executive Communication

Industry

Software Development

Description

Makes technical decisions affecting multiple teams, crossing organizational boundaries Establishes conventions & processes to be followed by other employees Actions determine the utilization of company resources (people, money, assets) and affect the effectiveness of the company Handles multiple, multi-team initiatives simultaneously, using judgement to prioritize among more issues than can be handled individually. Understands evolving industry capabilities & practices and can judiciously apply up--to-date information for optimal results Competent at communicating technical issues with non-technical audiences Spreads their behavior, principles, and knowledge as a means of improving technical results of other employees (via many means - modeling behavior, 1:1s, working sessions, quality documentation) Partners with product management, to ideate solutions to business problems & goals Solution Architecture & Pre-Sales Design and architect enterprise-grade payment wallet solutions using Java microservices, APIs, and cloud-native technologies Lead technical discovery sessions with prospective enterprise clients; develop compelling business cases and technical solution designs Conduct proof-of-concept pilots and prepare comprehensive RFP responses addressing complex payment integration scenarios Serve as primary technical advisor during pre-sales, translating client requirements into scalable architectural designs Contribute to internal innovation initiatives and product roadmap recommendations based on client feedback 8+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience. Act as trusted technical advisor to Leadership and technical stakeholders throughout engagement lifecycle Facilitate multi-stakeholder workshops; maintain clear communication on scope, technical decisions, and risk management Support complex RFx/RFP negotiations and vendor evaluations; navigate regulatory requirements (PCI-DSS, AML/KYC, regional compliance) Lead or significantly influence large-scale enterprise engagements from discovery through implementation 10+ years professional experience in software development, solution architecture, or technical consulting 8+ years specializing in payment systems, fintech solutions, or financial services platforms 6+ years in client-facing pre-sales or solution engineering roles within fintech/financial services Proven track record leading enterprise engagements with measurable business outcomes Expert Java proficiency (Spring Boot/Cloud, microservices patterns, distributed systems, performance optimization) Advanced payment systems knowledge: payment gateways, digital wallets, tokenization, PCI-DSS compliance, payment APIs Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP): containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), databases (SQL/NoSQL), CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code RESTful API design, event-driven architectures (Kafka/RabbitMQ), caching strategies, distributed tracing/observability tools High-throughput system design, load testing, database optimization, and performance tuning Exceptional executive communication; ability to translate complex technical concepts for C-suite audiences Expert requirements analysis, stakeholder management, and strategic problem-solving Deep understanding of financial services business models, payment economics, and regulatory landscapes Strong project leadership and ability to influence cross-functional teams without direct authority

Responsibilities

The Sr Staff Solution Engineer will make technical decisions affecting multiple teams and establish conventions and processes for others to follow. They will lead technical discovery sessions, develop solution designs, and act as a trusted advisor throughout the engagement lifecycle.