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About The Company
Visa is a global leader in payments technology, facilitating seamless transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions, and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories. Committed to enabling financial inclusion and economic growth, Visa strives to create innovative payment solutions that are secure, reliable, and accessible to everyone. With a focus on technological advancement and customer-centric services, Visa continuously invests in cutting-edge infrastructure to support the evolving needs of the digital economy. As a company dedicated to making payments easier and more secure, Visa plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of financial transactions worldwide.
About The Role
Visa is seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer to join our dynamic team, specifically within our acquired entity, Currency Cloud. In this role, you will be instrumental in developing and maintaining a robust API that has processed over 50 billion USD in cross-border transactions for more than 5 million end users. Your contributions will directly impact the scalability, reliability, and security of our payment platform, which operates 24/7 to serve clients globally. As a senior member of the engineering team, you will take ownership of your services, lead architectural discussions, and mentor junior engineers, all while working within a modern, cloud-native microservices environment on AWS. This position offers a unique opportunity to work on high-impact projects that drive innovation in the cross-border payments industry, leveraging the latest technologies and best practices to meet the demands of an ever-growing global user base.
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Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess at least 5+ years of experience in Java backend development, with a strong background in building scalable, fault-tolerant applications. Proficiency in modern Java (version 8+), Spring Boot, and object-oriented programming is essential. Candidates should have hands-on experience with cloud-native architectures, particularly on AWS, and be familiar with containerization tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, and EKS. Expertise in messaging systems like Kafka, as well as experience with large SQL databases, is required. Knowledge of API standards such as OpenAPI (Swagger), and testing methodologies including TDD, BDD, and Contract Testing, is highly desirable. Strong communication skills, the ability to collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, and a pragmatic approach to problem-solving are critical. Experience working in Agile environments using Scrum or Kanban, along with a passion for DevOps practices and automation, will be advantageous.
Responsibilities
- Designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality, scalable microservices within our cloud-native architecture
- Taking ownership of your domain, ensuring the stability and performance of your services while adhering to best practices for security and reliability
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including product owners, QA, and infrastructure engineers, to contribute to the continuous improvement of our platform through code reviews, testing, and automation
- Leading technical discussions and providing mentorship to junior team members
- Shaping the technical direction of our systems, participating in architectural decisions, and implementing solutions that support high availability and scalability
- Working closely with the infrastructure team to leverage automation tools like Terraform and Docker, ensuring seamless deployment and operations
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Benefits
- Competitive salary packages
- Health insurance plans
- Retirement savings options
- Ongoing learning and development programs, including technical training, certifications, and career advancement opportunities
- Flexible work environment that encourages work-life balance, with options for remote work as appropriate
- Various wellness programs, paid time off, and employee assistance services
- Commitment to diversity and inclusion, ensuring a supportive environment where all employees can thrive and contribute meaningfully to our mission
Equal Opportunity
Visa is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees and applicants are treated with respect and fairness regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We value diversity and believe that different perspectives foster innovation and drive success. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected status, and we ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds to join us in shaping the future of payments technology.
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