Job Description

If you think you could support Visa as a STAFF SOFTWARE ENGINEER - AUSTIN, we want to hear from you together, let's make Visa a great place to work.

WHAT'S IT ALL ABOUT?

Common Purpose, Uncommon Opportunity. Everyone at Visa works with one goal in mind making sure that Visa is the best way to pay and be paid, for everyone everywhere. This is our global vision and the common purpose that unites the entire Visa team. As a global payments technology company, tech is at the heart of what we do: Our VisaNet network processes over 13,000 transactions per second for people and businesses around the world, enabling them to use digital currency instead of cash and checks. We are also global advocates for financial inclusion, working with partners around the world to help those who lack access to financial services join the global economy. Visa's sponsorships, including the Olympics and FIFA World Cup, celebrate teamwork, diversity, and excellence throughout the world. If you have a passion to make a difference in the lives of people around the world, Visa offers an uncommon opportunity to build a strong, thriving career. Visa is fueled by our team of talented employees who continuously raise the bar on delivering the convenience and security of digital currency to people all over the world. Join our team and find out how Visa is everywhere you want to be.

WHAT WE EXPECT OF YOU, DAY TO DAY.

• You will be part of Visa’s Digital Development Platform (DDP) global team which focuses on building end to end solution for digitization and mobilization of commerce for global market. We are looking for a technically expert Staff Software Engineer for our Client Integration Solution team based out our Dubai office to assure client success in using our products such as Visa Token Service, Visa Direct, Visa Digital Commerce App, and Visa Development Platform.

• This role requires quick troubleshooting and problem solving skills, logical thinking, and application of programming techniques to design, build, and maintain solution for clients. Deep knowledge of computer science fundamentals, mobile & web technologies, multi-tiered architecture and experience in tools development. In addition to the technical skill set and passion for learning new technology, the candidate will be a self-starter, results-driven, and equipped with excellent verbal and written communication skills to interface with external teams & stakeholders. Successful candidate will have a flair for out-of-box thinking and be passionate about mentoring and coaching junior software engineers.

The Staff Software Engineer is a senior level technical role, and therefore the successful candidate will be able to work independently on multiple tasks, working very closely with the engineering leads, product manager, and client support teams.

Qualifications

WHAT WE'RE AFTER...

BASIC

• 4 years of work experience with a Bachelor’s 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 degree

PREFERRED

• 7-10 years of work experience and a Bachelor’s Degree or 6 years of work experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 3 years of experience with a PhD.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related discipline

• 7+ yrs of hands on software product development experience with ability to come up with solution and implement it independently.

• Expert level skills in developing multi-tier application based on Java, C#, or C++

• In-depth knowledge of web (TCP/IP, HTTP, HTML, REST, SOAP, XML/JSON) and/or mobile technologies (Android/iOS)

• Experience building & testing enterprise scale web services (RESTful) and security practices

• Experience building tools, native mobile apps or SDK

• Demonstrated proficiency in troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis

• A go-getter who is not overwhelmed by new technology, tight timelines, or parallel projects

• Thrives in a fast-paced environment and flexible to work with distributed global teams and willing to support clients globally

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal and presentation skills, and proven ability to influence and communicate effectively

• Strong practitioner of Visa's Leadership principles

  Desired Experience

• Experience in payments tech / banking system software

• Experience in dealing with clients or client facing teams

Additional Information

WORK HOURS This position requires the incumbent to be available during core business hours.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS This position requires the incumbent to travel for work less than 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, and reach with hands and arms.

EEO STATEMENT 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.