Integration Engineer Intern Review

Item: Integration Engineer Intern at PayPal
Rating: 4.6
Author: Anonymous

at PayPal

Placement (10 Months+)

Computer Science, Information Technology

London

Review Submitted: February 2024

Overall Rating

4.6 /5

The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!

5/5 - Overview of Role

4.3/5 - Skills Development

5/5 - Support and Guidance

5/5 - Company Culture

4/5 - Overall Experience

5/5 - Future Career Prospects

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.

In my role, I am the main technical liaison for enterprise-level merchants, offering specialised technical solutions and support for integrating PayPal's products into their systems smoothly. Day-to-day, I engage directly with these merchants, providing expertise in programming languages like HTML, JavaScript, and Node.js. This allows me to implement PayPal SDK/APIs and Braintree SDK/APIs effectively. I consult merchants on best practices, offer proactive technical support, and develop code snippets to streamline integration processes and ensure a smooth transition to Live Site (LTS), among other responsibilities.

Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?

Yes, I was given significant responsibility during my placement/internship. Initially, after becoming familiar with PayPal products, I had the chance to shadow merchant meetings led by my peers. As I gained confidence over a few months, understanding the products, best practices, and technical implementations, I started handling my own cases and leading merchant conversations to assist them with integrations independently.

Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was

5/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?

Yes, I've experienced growth in both areas. I've acquired new soft and technical skills, while also enhancing the ones I already possessed.

How would you rate the training provided during your experience?

5/5

How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?

4/5

How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?

4/5

Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development

4/5

Support and Guidance

How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?

I received good support throughout my placement/internship. I had weekly one-on-one meetings with my line manager, which was helpful for guidance and feedback. Additionally, having two buddies available for support was great. The team was approachable and friendly, making it easy to seek assistance when needed. Plus, the university recruiting team was always open to chat if I required any further support.

How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?

5/5

How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?

5/5

Company Culture

What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?

The company culture is fantastic, and the general atmosphere is welcoming. People are genuinely great to work with. There are ample opportunities to engage with Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), fostering a friendlier and more inclusive work environment. Additionally, you can participate in Community Impact Teams, allowing you to volunteer and contribute positively to the wider community atmosphere.