Staff SW Engineer

Visa is a world leader in payments and technology, with over 259 billion payments transactions flowing safely between consumers, merchants, financial institutions, and government entities in more than 200 countries and territories each year. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable, and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses, and economies to thrive while driven by a common purpose - to uplift everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid.

Make an impact with a purpose-driven industry leader. Join us today and experience Life at Visa.

Visa's Technology Organization

Visa's Technology Organization is a community of problem-solvers and innovators who are reshaping the future of commerce. We operate a highly sophisticated processing network capable of handling more than 80,000 secure transactions per second across 80 million merchants, 15,000 financial institutions, and billions of everyday people. Visa Inc. is a global payments technology company that facilitates the use of digital currency in over 200 countries and territories, connecting consumers, businesses, and financial institutions. While Visa does not issue cards, extend credit, or set rates, its innovations enable its bank customers to offer a variety of payment options, including debit, prepaid, and credit products. With over 25,000 talented employees, Visa continuously develops new solutions that provide the convenience and security of digital currency to people all over the world, which helps grow economies.

The Opportunity

We are looking for versatile, curious, and energetic software engineers who embrace solving complex challenges on a global scale. As a Visa Staff Software Engineer, you will be an integral part of a multi-functional team focused on designing, building, and maintaining products that reach a truly global customer base. The successful candidate will be working directly on the VisaNet Integrated Payment (VIP) system. The VIP system applies business logic and routes digital currency between transaction acquirers and issuers globally. While building components of this powerful payment technology, you will get to see your efforts shaping the digital future of monetary transactions. The ideal candidate is a motivated self-starter who can work with limited direction.

Essential Functions

• Maintain and enhance the Visa Integrated Payment (VIP) system with a focus on middleware applications that connect authorization applications with data and infrastructure.
• Provide application support, 12x7 on-call production support as per schedule and problem resolution for the Authorization system
• Maintain and improve the support process, knowledge base, and wiki
• Apply code fixes to the authorization systems as bugs are discovered
• Ensure that the standard software development life cycle is followed
• Work with architects, systems analysts, project managers, QA and other developers to successfully implement business requirements while applying the latest available tools and technology
• Initiative to ensure on-schedule delivery of a high-quality product that meets technical requirements
• Participate in design and code review sessions to ensure the quality of work delivered by teammates is in accordance with development standards

This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your hiring manager.

Basic Qualifications

*5 or more years of relevant work experience with a Bachelors Degree or at least 2 years of work experience with an Advanced degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 0 years of work experience with a PhD

Preferred Qualifications

6 or more years of work experience with a Bachelors Degree or 4 or more years of relevant experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or up to 3 years of relevant experience with a PhD

* Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline is required

* 7+ years in software development

* 3+ years developing in Transaction Processing Facility (TPF) Operating System preferred

* Experience in developing payment systems is desirable

* Excellent C/C++ and object oriented design and coding skills

* Familiarity with IBM Assembler is desirable

* Experience providing application support and incident management systems

* Strong oral and written communications skills are required

* Proven experience in all application development activities to successfully implement solutions in a highly complex environment

* Proven ability to use efficient coding techniques to produce well-structured, easily maintainable code

* Ability to work well with a team in a high-performance organization

* Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

* Ability to prioritize work and maintain focus

Work Hours: Varies upon the needs of the department.

Travel Requirements: This position requires travel5-10% of the time.

Mental/Physical Requirements: This position will be performed in an office setting. The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk, communicate in person and by telephone, frequently operate standard office equipment, such as telephones and computers.

Visa is an EEO Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.

Visa will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable local law, including the requirements of Article 49 of the San Francisco Police Code.

U.S. APPLICANTS ONLY: The estimated salary range for a new hire into this position is 124,700.00 to 180,650.00 USD per year, which may include potential sales incentive payments (if applicable). Salary may vary depending on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this position may be eligible for bonus and equity. Visa has a comprehensive benefits package for which this position may be eligible that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401 (k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness Program.