Senior Software Engineer - Backend / C++ (Hybrid/Onsite) - Visa

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.

Visa Inc. is a global payments technology company that connects consumers, businesses, financial institutions and governments in more than 200 countries and territories, enabling them to use digital currency instead of cash and checks. 

Visa does not issue cards, extend credit or set rates and fees for consumers. Visa's innovations enable its bank customers to offer consumers choices: Pay now with debit, ahead of time with prepaid or later with credit products. From the world's major cities to remote areas without banks, people are increasingly relying on digital currency along with mobile technology to use their money anytime, make purchases online, transfer funds and access basic financial services. All of which makes their lives easier and helps grow economies.

Behind the Visa brand are more than 7,500 talented employees who continuously raise the bar with innovative solutions and products that deliver the convenience and security of digital currency to more people all over the world.

The successful candidate will be working on the VisaNet Integrated Payment (VIP) system. The VIP system applies business logic and routes digital currency between transaction acquirers and issuers globally. The candidate should be a motivated self-starter requiring limited direction.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Maintain and enhance the Visa Integrated Payment (VIP) system
• Provide support and problem resolution for the VIP system
• Work with other team members to successfully implement business requirements while applying the latest available tools and technology
• Apply code fixes to the authorization systems as bugs are discovered
• Contribute to the wiki and knowledge base
• Participate in design and code review sessions as appropriate to ensure the quality of work delivered by teammates is in accordance with development standards

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.

Basic Qualifications
 2+ years of relevant work experience and a Bachelors degree, OR 5+ years of relevant work experience

Preferred Qualifications
 3 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or more than 2 years of work experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD)
 Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline is required
 3+ years of applications design and development experience required
 C/C++ and OO design required
 Familiarity with support process and ticketing systems
 Experience in developing electronic payment systems is desirable
 Familiarity with IBM Assembler and the Transaction Processing Facility (TPF) operating system is desirable
 Familiarity with VPARS, TPF toolkit and debugger, and testing TPF in a VM environment preferred
 Knowledge of zVM and zLINUX preferred.
 Experience implementing software solutions in a highly complex environment
 Strong oral and written communications skills are required
 Ability to work well with a team in a high performance organization
 Ability to use efficient coding techniques to produce well-structured, easily maintainable code
 Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
 Ability to prioritize workload and maintain focus

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 87,800.00 to 124,100.00 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.