Visa Inc

Lead Software Engineer

Visa Inc$173K — $276K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience
  • Master's degree in relevant field and minimum eight years of experience preferred
  • Strong hands-on experience in Power Platform and front-end development (ReactJS)
  • Ability to develop and use REST and/or GraphQL APIs
  • Demonstrated experience with developing cloud-native applications in AWS or Azure
  • Knowledge of various database types based on use-cases
  • Experience utilizing GenAI and AI/ML services in product enhancement

Responsibilities

  • Design and improve systems that enhance Visa offerings impacting a vast user base
  • Own the innovation platform supporting collaborative idea sharing and project lifecycles
  • Collaborate with teams to develop best-in-class software solutions
  • Contribute to product quality improvements within agile squads
  • Mentor team members while fostering a learning culture
  • Utilize Gen AI for generating code and improving workloads
  • Lead efforts in developing innovative ideas and achieving consensus with stakeholders

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) with employer matching
  • Flexible spending accounts (FSA/HSA)
  • Life insurance options
  • Generous paid time off policy
  • Wellness program to support employee health
  • Potential for bonuses and equity opportunities
Full Job Description
Job Description

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.

Opportunity:

We are looking for dedicated, curious, and energetic Software Engineers who embrace solving complex challenges at scale. As a Visa Software Engineer, you will be an integral part of a multi-functional development team inventing, designing, building, and testing software products that help Visa drive enterprise-wide innovation. While building components of the innovation hub, you will get to see your efforts shaping the digital future of monetary transactions.

The Work itself:
  • Design code and systems that enables and improves Visa offerings which touch 40% of the world population while influencing Visa's internal standards for scalability, security, and reusability
  • Own Visa's enterprise-wide innovation platform that empowers employes to drive organizational and product improvements through collaborative idea sharing and the entire lifecycle from ideation to delivery
  • Collaborate multi-functionally to create design artifacts and develop best-in-class software solutions for multiple Visa technical offerings
  • Actively contribute to product quality improvements, valuable service technology, and new business flows in diverse agile squads
  • Opportunities to make a difference on a global or local scale through mentorship and continued learning opportunities
  • Use Gen AI for day-to-day activities such as code generation, test case generation, dev-ops.
  • Be part of an ongoing effort to come up with innovative ideas using Gen AI, should be able to demo ideas in detail to peers as well as to leadership to build consensus and bring ideas to implementation stage.

Essential Functions:
  • Consults with product owners to gather and refine requirements across product teams, adding and taking into account existing tools and solutions across the organization.
  • Drives advanced architect solutions that are robust and scalable, considering integrations with other solutions across the internal technical ecosystem.
  • Provides extensive domain expertise on the development of user documentation of solutions and fosters standard processes in user documentation as needed.
  • Plays a major role in the development and delivery of new features across products from end-to-end.

This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in the office will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager.

Visa requires at least 3 days in office, expectations of these days will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications
• 10+ years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor's Degree or at least 7 years of work experience with an Advanced degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 4 years of work experience with a PhD, OR 13+ years of relevant work experience.

Preferred Qualifications
• 12 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor's Degree or 8-10 years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 6+ years of work experience with a PhD
• Master's degree in Math, Science, Engineering, or Computer Science, Information Systems or related field AND minimum eight (8) years of experience in a directly related field.
• Bachelor's degree in Math, Science, Engineering, or Computer Science, Information Systems or related field AND minimum ten (10) years of experience in a directly related field.
• Minimum thirteen (13) years of directly related experience.
• Strong hands-on experience in Power Platform like Power Apps (Canvas Apps, Model-driven apps), Dataverse (data modeling, security, integrations)
• Experience in front-end development, and ReactJS (modern component architecture, hooks, state management)
• Knowledge of and ability to develop back-end (e.g. Python, C#, Java) components and services.
• The ability to develop and use REST and/or GraphQL APIs and integrating across internal and external products and services
• Knowledge of and the ability to use different databases (e.g., relational, document, key-value, graph databases) based on the transactional and analytical use-cases.
• Hands-on experience with developing, deploying and operating highly available and elastic micro-services and serverless-architecture in public cloud like AWS, Azure
• Experience with using GenAI, copilots, and agentic software for improving agility, quality, and security in SDLC
• Demonstrated ability to enhance product capabilities with the use of AI/ML services for real-time and natural language-based collaboration, workflow automation, and insights
The Skills You Bring
• Technical Leadership: Consistently leads their team to successful technical outcomes, ensuring sound engineering decisions that balance technical debt, system design, reliability, observability, and business needs.
• Energy and Experience: A growth mindset that is curious and passionate about technologies and enjoys challenging projects on a global scale, and comfortable in pushing the boundaries, "hacking" beyond traditional solutions.
• Builder: Experience building and operating modern services and web applications with high reliability and using technologies and patterns such as Gen AI, event-driven architecture, microservices, cloud-native development, serverless architecture.
• Product Planning and partnership: Strong product understanding to contribute meaningfully to quarterly planning and collaborate with PMs and team leads to shape team vision.
• Language, Framework, application platform Expertise: Expertise in one or more general development languages (e.g., Java, C#, C++), React, Power Platform

U.S. Applicants Only
The estimated salary range for this position is $173,100.00 to $ 276,800.00 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.

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.

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Visa Inc Careers

Join the global team at Visa Inc, a leader in digital payments, and propel your career forward with a company known for innovation, leadership, and a commitment to diversity and growth. At Visa, we are not just a payments company; we are an engine for progress, powering inclusive and sustainable commerce worldwide.

Work You'll Do

At Visa Inc, you'll be part of a dynamic team that's dedicated to making a difference. Whether you're looking for job opportunities in technology, marketing, finance, or customer service, Visa offers a range of positions that allow you to contribute to our mission of connecting the world through the most innovative, reliable, and secure payment network.

Innovate and Lead

Join a culture of innovation where your ideas can change the way the world pays and moves money. With Visa, you'll work alongside industry experts to develop solutions that enhance customer experiences and drive economic growth. Our leadership is committed to providing you with the tools and training needed to excel.

Grow Your Career

Visa Inc is committed to the professional growth of every team member. With comprehensive benefits, competitive employment packages, and opportunities for advancement, Visa empowers you to shape your career path. From internships to leadership roles, the potential for growth is limitless.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Visa, we believe our strength lies in our diversity. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone is respected, and every voice is heard. Through diversity training and a commitment to equitable hiring practices, we ensure that all team members have the opportunity to succeed.

Networking and Professional Development

Enhance your skills and expand your professional network through Visa’s global community. Participate in networking events, workshops, and seminars that are designed to bolster your industry knowledge and connect you with professionals across the globe.

Benefits and Culture

Visa Inc values the well-being of its employees. Enjoy a robust package of health, financial, and lifestyle benefits that support you and your family. Our culture promotes work-life balance, encourages curiosity, and supports the continuous pursuit of knowledge and excellence.

Join Our Team

Explore the exciting job opportunities at Visa Inc and discover how your skills and passions align with our mission. Prepare your resume, sharpen your interview skills, and get ready to embark on a rewarding career journey.

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Learn more about Visa Inc
Size
21,500 employees
Market Cap
$387 billion
Industry
Net Income
$10.7 billion
Founded
1958
5 Year Trend
+9.8%
Revenue
$21.4 billion
NASDAQ

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