Sr Software Engineer - Cloud Infrastructure and Devops

Chicago

Thursday, 30 April 2026

Essential Responsibilities: Delivers complete solutions spanning all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) (design, implementation, testing, delivery and operations), based on definitions from more senior roles. Advises immediate management on project-level issues. Guides junior engineers. Operates with little day-to-day supervision, making technical decisions based on knowledge of internal conventions and industry best practices. Applies knowledge of technical best practices in making decisions. Minimum Qualifications:3 years relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience. Additional Responsibilities & Preferred Qualifications:Engineering at Venmo At Venmo, we are creating a product that people love. We strive to create a delightful user experience while connecting the world and empowering people through payments. We are looking for intellectually curious people who want to be inspired and inspire others to change the world. Engineering is a craft, and at Venmo we want the internals of our software to be as elegant as the end user experience we are designing. We spend our days scaling our infrastructure and building new features to meet and exceed our users’ needs and wants. We work with a product team that is data-driven and human-centered in its design principles. We teach and learn from one another and push each other to be at our creative and analytical bests. Job Description: Cloud/ DevOps Engineer Our team is dedicated to ensuring the seamless operation of all user-facing services, as well as production and development systems. We manage Venmo’s infrastructure comprehensively, encompassing operations, automation, security, compliance, and release engineering. While we are focused on Cloud Engineering, our work integrates elements of Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) and DevOps projects as well. On the DevOps front, we oversee CI/ CD infrastructure, develop smart and secure pipelines, implement self-service secret management systems, create development environments, and establish microservices scaffolding and testing frameworks. The quality of the systems we build is paramount to the company, and we prioritize it highly. Our infrastructure must be delivered automatically, thoroughly tested, and scanned for vulnerabilities through synthetic tests. As a Senior Engineer, you will deliver complete solutions spanning all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). It involves advising management on project-level issues, guiding junior engineers, operating with little supervision, and applying knowledge of technical best practices. You are a hands-on contributor that teaches by example and mentors other engineers and product owners on how to improve their development, using our systems, by driving best practices. We have a lot of independence in our decisions, but we are kept accountable for the results. Our technical stack: AWS, EKS, Docker, GitHub Enterprise, Terraform, GitHub Actions, Data. Dog, Bash, Python, Go. What You’ll Do Act as a hands-on contributor, while leading by example Mentor junior engineers Enjoy a high degree of independence in decision-making while being accountable for results of yourself and your team Be part of a team dedicated to driving the scalability and reliability of Venmo’s AWS cloud infrastructure Contribute to initiatives: internal teams rarely have dedicated project managers. You will define the design, identify stakeholders, navigate risks and changes, coordinate colleagues' work, implement solutions, and be accountable for timely and quality project delivery. Troubleshoot incidents, identify root causes, fix and document problems, and implement preventive measures. Leading by example, making meaningful contributions to the improvement of engineering teams’ production operations. Develop and improve tools and automation to manage infrastructure and application configuration as code. Enhance the quality, reliability, and stability of our infrastructure and operations. What We’re Looking For Bachelor's in computer science or related field of study 5 years' experience in software development or a related field - 3 years' experience operating distributed applications 24 x 7 x 365, as part of a Cloud Engineering, DevOps, and/or SRE team. Extensive hands-on experience with designing, implementing and supporting infrastructure (AWS experience preferred) to support global-scale services Deep hands-on experience with IaaS and PaaS solutions from AWS (or similar cloud provider) Hands-on programming and scripting (Python, Java, Bash, Go) Hands-on experience with containers & container orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes Strong communication skills with the ability to understand and explain technical issues to a non-technical audience Subsidiary:PayPal. Travel Percent:0-The base pay for this role will depend on where you work and the relevant experience and expertise you bring. The expected range of pay for this role by location is:Primary Location | Pay Range:Austin, Texas | ($130,500.00 - $193,600.00 Annually)Additional Location(s) | Pay Range:San Jose, California | ($143,500.00 - $212,850.00 Annually) Chicago, Illinois | ($130,500.00 - $193,600.00 Annually) Scottsdale, Arizona | ($123,500.00 - $183,700.00 Annually) Additional compensation for this role may include an annual performance bonus, equity, or other incentive compensation, as applicable. 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. To learn more about how to identify and avoid recruitment fraud please visit 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.

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