Staff Database Engineer at Visa

Highlands Ranch, Colorado, 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

  • 5+ years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or at least 2 years of work experience with an Advanced degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD)
  • Experience with NoSQL databases (Cassandra or Redis Valkey)
  • Experience with DB2 in on-premises and public cloud environments
  • Expertise in designing, implementing, and managing database systems ensuring high availability, performance, security, and scalability

Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and manage database systems (Db2 and NoSQL) in on-premises and public cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP), ensuring high availability, performance, security, and scalability
  • Deploy and manage database instances on public cloud platforms using cloud-native tools and services
  • Develop and maintain scripts for database automation using Python, Ansible, or similar, and implement Infrastructure as Code with Terraform, Ansible Tower, or CloudFormation
  • Develop and implement backup and recovery strategies to protect against data loss
  • Maintain comprehensive documentation for database configurations, procedures, and policies, and provide regular reports on performance, uptime, and key metrics
  • Set up and maintain database monitoring tools, troubleshoot, and resolve database-related issues
  • Provide technical influence and subject matter expertise, tackling complex problems and identifying innovative solutions
  • Collaborate with development teams to align database designs with application requirements

Skills

NoSQL
Cassandra
Redis
Valkey
DB2
AWS
Azure
GCP
Database Design
High Availability
Performance Tuning
Database Security
Scalability
Cloud-Native Tools
Troubleshooting
L3 Support

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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