Job Summary: PayPal World is our new global platform connecting leading digital wallets—launching with Mercado Pago, NPCI International’s UPI, and Tenpay Global—to make cross-border payments feel local. We’re building the rails that let people shop internationally, pay in-store like a local, and send money to friends abroad using the wallet they already trust. For businesses, we unlock new markets by accepting popular local wallets through their existing PayPal integration—no costly rebuilds. Join us to ship a technology-agnostic, planet-scale platform reaching billions of users! Job Description: Essential Responsibilities: 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 Minimum Qualifications: 8+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience. Additional Responsibilities & Preferred Qualifications: Key Responsibilities: 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 Client Leadership & Delivery 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 Technical Mentorship & Innovation Mentor junior consultants and implementation teams; conduct code reviews and establish technical best practices Contribute to internal innovation initiatives and product roadmap recommendations based on client feedback Stay current with emerging payment technologies (blockchain, real-time payments, AI fraud detection, next-gen wallets) Required Qualifications: Experience 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 Technical Expertise 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 Consulting & Business Skills 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

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