Software Engineer Intern at Visa

London, England, United Kingdom

Visa Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
InternshipExperience Level
InternshipJob Type
UnknownVisa
FinTech, Payments, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • Current university student graduating in 2027, available for an 11-week internship starting in June or July of 2026
  • Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a STEM/technical field
  • Passion for Software Engineering with experience in at least one object-oriented language in an academic, personal, or professional context
  • Positive attitude, friendly to others, encouraging of co-operation, honesty, and respectfulness in the workplace
  • Willing to develop payments industry knowledge and understanding to enhance solution quality
  • Default to a collaborative mindset, with an ability to empathise with colleagues and establish relationships

Responsibilities

  • Work across development, test, and support
  • Implement a single development lifecycle, from Analysis & Design, Build and QA to Security and Deployment
  • Support the needs of a new application using technologies like Go, Java, REST Services, Micro Services, Databases SQL & NoSQL, Docker, Bitbucket, Unix, and Shell Scripting
  • Develop tools to improve processes

Skills

Software Engineering
Payments Systems
VisaNet
Digital Payments
Secure Transactions

Visa

Global digital payment network provider

About Visa

Visa operates a global digital payment network that facilitates electronic payments for millions of people daily. The company connects consumers, businesses, financial institutions, and governments, allowing them to make transactions using Visa cards. Each time a card is used, Visa earns money through transaction, service, and data processing fees. Unlike many competitors, Visa focuses on expanding access to financial services for underserved communities and supporting local economies. The company's goal is to promote financial inclusivity and drive sustainable commerce, ensuring that more people can participate in the global economy.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
1958Year Founded
$55.8MTotal Funding
ANGEL_INDIVIDUALCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance.
Life Insurance.
Dental Insurance.
Disability Insurance.
Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance.

Risks

CBDCs could reduce reliance on Visa's payment network.
'Buy Now, Pay Later' services may decrease traditional credit card transactions.
Fintech startups offering zero-fee transactions could pressure Visa's revenue model.

Differentiation

Visa operates a global digital payment network connecting millions daily.
The company focuses on financial inclusivity and sustainability in its operations.
Visa collaborates with central banks on Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs).

Upsides

Visa's partnership with fintechs enhances cross-border payment solutions.
Adoption of blockchain technology could revolutionize digital payments.
AI-driven fraud detection systems are reducing fraudulent activities.

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