Backend Engineer
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Full Time
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Fintech, Banking, PaymentsIndustries
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
- 3 or more years of experience in backend development, ideally in cloud-native environments
- Level B2 or above in English
- Proficiency in 1 programming language (e.g.: Golang, Java, NodeJS), RESTful APIs, and exposure to GraphQL
- Experience working with AWS or similar cloud platforms (e.g.: GCP, Azure)
- Ability to interpret requirements and translate them into system designs
- Strong understanding of secure coding practices and performance optimisation
- Experience contributing to design documentation and validating alignment with requirements
- Comfortable mentoring junior engineers and collaborating across teams
- Familiarity with non-functional requirements (e.g. scalability, reliability, security)
- Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with frontend technologies (e.g.: React, Typescript), working as Fullstack Developer
- Experience working in microservices architecture
- Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and containerisation tools like Docker
- Familiarity with telemetry, monitoring, and observability tools
- Ability to lead design reviews and contribute to architectural discussions
Responsibilities
- Design and implement backend services that integrate with internal APIs to support operational features in the Control-Center
- Translate business and technical requirements into scalable, secure backend solutions
- Collaborate with frontend engineers, product managers, and platform teams to deliver high-quality services
- Contribute to system design, architecture discussions, and documentation
- Apply secure coding practices and performance optimisation techniques
- Mentor junior engineers and support knowledge sharing across the team
- Participate in code reviews, testing, and continuous improvement of engineering standards
- Demonstrate strong technical knowledge to interpret requirements and contribute to system design
- Apply backend development expertise using Golang, REST, GraphQL, and AWS
- Collaborate across teams to deliver backend features aligned with product goals
- Contribute to design documentation and validate alignment with non-functional requirements
- Apply secure coding practices and performance tuning to ensure reliability and scalability
- Support junior engineers through informal mentoring and technical guidance
Skills
Backend Engineering
APIs
System Design
Secure Coding
Performance Optimization
Cloud
Code Review
Mentoring
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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