About the Role:

We have an exciting opportunity for a new grad who is proficient in Python, loves technology, learns quickly, and writes clean code (fast). Extra points for a working knowledge of JavaScript. 

In this role you will develop new scripts that automate web actions that are manually performed today. Not only will you save Papaya time & money, you will also eliminate errors and help us improve the bill pay experience for our users. 

Teamwork, flexibility, communication, and a willingness to learn are of the highest importance. Papaya believes that diversity helps build an inclusive culture where all team members can grow, contribute, and feel valued. If you agree, we’d love to hear from you!

What you would be doing: 

• Develop new automation scripts in Python and JavaScript using Selenium and Puppeteer
• Maintain and fix existing scripts running in Selenium when they fail
• Port existing scripts from Selenium to Puppeteer

We’d like to hear from candidates with: 

• Python experience demonstrated through sample code
• Familiarity with JavaScript and web frontend development
• Good working knowledge and understanding of the tools of the trade - git, debuggers, command line, dev tools etc
• Great problem solving skills

We’d be especially excited if you have developed web automation in a prior role. Please share a link to sample code with your application.

Why Papaya?

Papaya started in 2016 with a goal to alleviate the stress of paying bills. We’ve adopted our phones for everything else, why not eliminate the need for calls, mailing checks, and tedious web forms? We are expanding mobile share of the $4T US consumer bill space, and are one of the fastest growing startups in Los Angeles. 

The key to our success? Our people. From engineering, sales, to operations, Papaya’s team is comprised of some of the most intelligent, humble, diverse, and resourceful people you’ll ever meet. With the help of successful investors including Sequoia Capital, First Round Capital, and Silicon Valley Bank; Papaya is building something special. Our impact-driven team receives competitive salary, benefits, equity, and agency. 

We love to celebrate our incredible group of hardworking employees - and it shows. We’re proud to say that we were voted one of Built In LA’s Best Small Companies to Work for in 2020! Learn more and come join us. Find out what the next step in your career could look like here at Papaya.