[Remote] Staff SW Engineer, Lending at Visa

Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Visa Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Fintech, Banking, PaymentsIndustries

Requirements

Candidates must have a Bachelor's Degree and 5+ years of relevant work experience, or an Advanced Degree and 2+ years of work experience, or a PhD and 0 years of work experience, or 8+ years of relevant work experience. A minimum of 5 years of development experience, primarily in Java, is required, along with mandatory AWS certification. Experience with event-driven architectures, designing architectural solutions, Docker/Kubernetes, and various testing methodologies (unit, integration, load) is also necessary. Familiarity with Terraform, CI/CD, observability tools, Postman, Grafana, OpenAPI/Swagger, microservices, and previous financial market experience are desirable.

Responsibilities

The Staff SW Engineer will be responsible for the development and maintenance of projects using Java and AWS services. This includes participating in technical analysis with product teams, executing Terraform for AWS resource management, and monitoring applications using Grafana. Responsibilities also involve database optimization, particularly with DynamoDB, contributing to architectural decisions, and understanding/building micro-service and event-driven architectures, including solving distributed transaction problems.

Skills

Java
AWS
Terraform
Grafana
DynamoDB
Microservices
Event-driven architecture
Distributed 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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