Sr Director, Software Engineering at Visa

Bellevue, Washington, United States

Visa Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Payments, FinTech, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • 12+ years of relevant work experience and a Bachelor's degree, OR 15+ years of relevant work experience
  • Preferred: 15+ years of experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or 12 years with an Advanced Degree (e.g., Masters, MBA, JD, or MD); PhD with 9+ years
  • 15+ years of experience leading product development and delivery using multiple technologies - Java/J2EE, Spring MVC, Spring Boot, Angular, JavaScript, MySQL, Maven, design patterns, test automation frameworks
  • Experience using GenAI technologies across SSDLC for productivity improvement and experience building GenAI-centric products to drive innovation
  • Experience leading design and development of mission-critical, secure, reliable systems
  • Experience leading design & development of data-centric solutions
  • Extensive knowledge and experience in modern data ingestion frameworks
  • Excel in partnering with Product on planning, defining joint product/technology roadmaps, driving prioritization & influencing Product outcomes
  • Strong experience with agile methodologies

Responsibilities

  • Partner with Product teams on planning, requirements, and prioritization; influence product strategy and roadmap
  • Drive the design, implementation, and deployment of secure, reliable, robust, and interoperable products
  • Lead with a GenAI-First mindset and incorporate GenAI through the entire SSDLC
  • Drive excellence in engineering practices across the SSDLC, including use of GenAI tools
  • Build and lead a high-performing, multi-disciplinary team of software developers, data engineers, test engineers
  • Develop and nurture the engineering team by hiring critical talent, driving retention, motivating, and mentoring staff, and driving career growth for team members
  • Build an inclusive team culture, and a culture of ownership and accountability
  • Forge strong partnerships with key stakeholders across Technology & Business
  • Demonstrate deep business acumen to effectively partner with Product and influence product strategy and direction
  • Drive strategic impact for EOR by delivering fit-for-purpose products with an accelerated time to market
  • Ensure strong program management and governance practices for your team
  • Role model Visa Leadership Principles (VLPs)

Skills

Software Engineering
Product Development
GenAI
SSDL
SSDLC
Engineering Leadership
Team Building
Hiring
Data Engineering
Test Engineering

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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