Software Engineer (Backend, Java)

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.

This position is an individual contributor role reporting to the Senior Manager of Transaction Service Application Development. The successful candidate will be part of a team to design and develop REST based APIs and perform unit and integration testing on newly developed components.  Candidate will assist with troubleshooting and resolving defects during the software development life cycle. Candidate will interface directly with staff members of Development, Product Management, Project Management, and Quality Assurance.

Essential Functions:

• Gather and analyze requirements from product owners
• Design and develop highly scalable and fault-tolerant systems using Java, J2EE and open source technologies
• Understand and adhere to SOA principles utilizing a REST based foundation
• Develop, document and implement new functionality, as well as enhancements, modifications, and corrections to existing software
• Develop unit-tests and oversee execution
• Create documentation and procedures for installation and maintenance
• Build and maintain relationships with global and virtual teams on software development or support issues
• Work as part of a development team and establish close working relationships with stakeholders, quality assurance, architects, as well as management
• Identify opportunities for further enhancements and refinements to standards and processes
• Prepare design documents, evaluate and recommend solutions to meet user requirements, define and implement solutions

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.

NOTE: Thank you for your interest in the position. At this time, we are unable to offer relocation assistance or sponsorship, either now or in the future. We appreciate your understanding and encourage you to stay connected for potential opportunities that may align with your situation.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree, OR 3+ years of relevant work experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2 or more years of work experience
• Familiarity with Linux operating system administration
• Some experience designing and developing Java (Spring) and J2EE applications
• Knowledgeable of common developer tool sets such as Java, XML, JSON, REST, Shell, Perl etc.
• Ability to develop code that follows established coding guidelines.
• Strong communication skills with proven ability to present complex ideas and document in a clear and concise way.
• Service excellence and innovation, create opportunities, consistently think and act 'ahead of the curve.'
• Quick learner, self-starter, detailed and thorough.
• Working knowledge NoSQL DB considered a plus
• Knowledge of all phases of software development life cycle including project management, functional requirements definition, technical design, development, testing, quality assurance, system certification, systems implementation and system validation

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 79,900.00 to 113,000.00 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.