Software Engineer - Staff level

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.

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Visa’s Technology Organization is a community of problem solvers and innovators reshaping the future of commerce.   We operate the world’s most sophisticated processing networks capable of handling more than 65k secure transactions a second across 80M merchants, 15k Financial Institutions, and billions of everyday people.   While working with us you’ll get to work on complex distributed systems and solve massive scale problems centered on new payment flows, business and data solutions, cyber security, and B2C platforms.     

Role Overview

As a Staff Software Engineer, you will play a critical role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our suite of Debit applications. Your primary responsibility will be to design, develop, and implement scalable test automation solutions that enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of our testing processes.

In this role, you will also be responsible for reviewing and enhancing our existing Test Frameworks, developing, and executing detailed testing plans, and addressing any anomalies or issues that arise. You will work closely with various teams within the organization to ensure that our software applications meet the highest standards of quality, usability, and performance.

The ideal candidate for this role should possess robust programming skills, with extensive experience in languages such as Java and JavaScript. You should demonstrate proficiency in writing efficient and maintainable code, debugging, and problem-solving within these languages. In-depth knowledge of the latest Java and JavaScript frameworks, libraries, and best practices is essential. The candidate should also have a strong understanding of object-oriented programming, data structures, and algorithms in the context of Java and JavaScript.

This role requires a combination of technical expertise in software development and testing, as well as strong analytical skills to understand and assess requirements, develop optimal testing strategies, and address and resolve issues effectively. Your contributions will be instrumental in maintaining the reliability of our applications and ensuring the delivery of high-quality software solutions to our customers.

This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic, collaborative environment, and make a significant impact on our product quality and customer satisfaction. We are looking for a proactive, detail-oriented individual with a strong commitment to quality and a passion for software testing and automation.

Essential Functions

As a Staff Software Engineer, you will be entrusted with the design and development of scalable test automation solutions that cater to our suite of Debit applications. Your role will be pivotal in ensuring these applications are robust and reliable.

Your responsibilities will extend to the examination and enhancement of our current Test Frameworks. Through a detailed review, you will identify potential improvements and carry out the necessary changes to boost the efficiency and efficacy of these frameworks.

In addition, you will be involved in the evaluation of requirements, determining the optimal testing strategy based on these assessments. You will develop and execute detailed testing plans, ensuring any anomalies or issues that arise are promptly and effectively addressed.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate Visa's core values, maintaining a delivery-focused approach.

• Cultivate, support, and promote an organizational culture that provides for high performance, high morale, collaboration, and innovation.

• Design, create, execute, and report on functional and End to End tests against multiple applications, services, and projects by building highly scalable automation solutions.

• Create systems and test documentation per organizational standards.

• Ensure compliance with audit and security requirements for all testing activities.

• Actively seek opportunities to evolve and improve the existing standards and practices to improve efficiency.

• Identify and document software/system defects in a clear, timely manner.

• Assume responsibility for following up and ensuring identified defects are resolved and validated.

• Identify and troubleshoot system, integration or operability issues working with other departments as needed.

• Cultivate, support, and promote an organizational culture that provides for high performance, high morale, integrity, and teamwork.

• Work with business representatives, IT Management, IT Development, support teams and vendors to ensure on time, on budget, and high-quality deliverables.

• Coordinate and collaborate with our globally distributed team.

• Create, modify, and improve automated test suites and frameworks.

This is a hybrid position. Hybrid employees can alternate time between both remote and office. Employees in hybrid roles are expected to work from the office 2-3 set days a week (determined by leadership/site), with a general guidepost of being in the office 50% or more of the time based on business needs.

Visa is not offering relocation assistance for this role.

Basic Qualifications
• 5+ years of relevant 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, OR 8+ years of relevant work experience.

Preferred Qualifications
• 6 or more years of work experience with a Bachelors Degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, Management Information Systems or Technology related field 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
• The ideal candidate should possess robust programming skills, with extensive experience in languages such as Java and JavaScript. They should demonstrate proficiency in writing efficient and maintainable code, debugging, and problem-solving within these languages. In-depth knowledge of the latest Java and JavaScript frameworks, libraries, and best practices is essential. The candidate should also have a strong understanding of object-oriented programming, data structures, and algorithms in the context of Java and JavaScript.
• Strong hands-on experience on UI Test automation tools like Cypress & Selenium.
• Strong hands-on experience on API Test automation tools like Karate and Rest Assured.
• Strong hand on programing experience using languages like Java and JavaScript.
• Working knowledge of non-relational databases like Mongo.
• Working knowledge of Containers.
• Excellent knowledge of REST APIs and SOAP based Web Services.
• Experience with Test management tools like Jira, ALM, Share point & Confluence.
• Ability to troubleshoot and debug issues related to code and infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of various test and development methodologies such as TDD and BDD.
• Strong understanding of Agile, scrum and Quality Assurance processes and methodologies.
• Experience in creating QA related documents like Test Plan and Test Findings.
• 6 or more years of hands-on experience in building highly automated test frameworks.
• General business knowledge of financial systems.
• Good understanding and knowledge of Software Engineering Concepts and Methodologies is required.
• 6 plus years of strong technical experience with web applications and web services.
• Experience in Browser testing.
• Usability testing and Accessibility testing a plus.
• Ability to write and execute SQL queries to validate data is required.
• Tandem / Connex Advantage and/or Mainframe experience is a plus.

Work Hours: Varies upon the needs of the department.

Travel Requirements: This position requires travel 5-10% 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 117,700.00 to 170,600.00 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.

Visa is not offering relocation assistance for this role.