Visa · 23 hours ago
Director, Data Engineering NA/LAC
Foster City, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$176K/yr - $301K/yr
10+ years expVisa is a world leader in payments and technology, focusing on innovative and secure payment solutions. The Director of Data Engineering will lead the Data Engineering Center of Excellence, overseeing the delivery of data engineering projects and ensuring the efficient and reliable processing of data across the North America region.
BankingFinanceFinancial ServicesInformation TechnologyMobile PaymentsPayments
Responsibilities
Deliver on Visa’s Data & Analytics democratization goals by expanding access to trusted, timely data and self-service analytics tools for internal teams
Lead the development of internal data products, APIs, and BI platforms that put actionable insights in the hands of decision-makers, in support of business lines such as Consumer Payments, Merchant, and others
Act as the bridge between the Global Data Office and regional business/technology teams, ensuring North America’s data engineering priorities are aligned with product roadmaps, analytics needs, and regional objectives
Partner closely with Data Science, Analytics, Product Management, and IT security teams to design data solutions that support AI/ML innovation (e.g. feature stores, AI-enabled platforms) and meet emerging business requirements
Stay at the forefront of data engineering and AI/ML technologies
Evaluate and implement new tools or methodologies (such as streaming analytics, containerization, automation/AI in data pipelines, or data lakehouse architectures) that can enhance Visa’s data capabilities
Drive proof-of-concepts and pilot projects for advanced data engineering solutions, and scale successful innovations across the enterprise
Ensure the reliability, efficiency, and security of Visa’s data infrastructure in North America
Oversee production operations for data pipelines and platforms, instituting best practices for monitoring, alerting, and incident response to achieve high availability and performance
Continuously optimize data processing workflows to reduce duplication, improve resource utilization, and eliminate technical debt in our tooling and tech stack
Manage and mentor a distributed team of data engineers, architects, and managers
Foster a culture of excellence, innovation, and collaboration, emphasizing agile methodologies and continuous improvement
Set clear objectives and Key Results (OKRs) for the team that tie into broader Data Office goals (e.g. cloud migration milestones, data product delivery, quality metrics), and ensure accountability for results
Serve as the North America regional champion for data engineering, regularly communicating status, progress, and insights to executives and stakeholders
Present platform roadmaps, major project updates, and achievements in leadership forums
Provide thought leadership and education to business partners on data engineering initiatives – for example, articulating how our new data platform and governance improvements will fuel growth, innovation, and efficiency for Visa
Qualification
Required
10 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor's Degree or at least 8 years of work experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters/ MBA/JD/MD) or at least 3 years of work experience with a PhD
Proficient in programming and data engineering: e.g., Python, Java/Scala, and SQL. Hands-on experience with ETL/ELT tools and workflow orchestration (Airflow or similar), as well as stream processing (Kafka/Kinesis). Emphasizes automation, testing, and DevOps practices (CI/CD) to improve reliability and speed of data
Expertise in designing cloud-based data architectures and scalable pipelines. Skilled with AWS/GCP/Azure ecosystems, big data processing frameworks (Hadoop, Spark), and data storage technologies (e.g., relational, NoSQL, and data lake architectures). Able to architect systems that handle high-volume, real-time data and support AI/ML workloads
Strong command of data governance practices, including metadata management, data quality assurance, and access controls. Familiar with implementing federated governance models and ensuring compliance with data privacy/security standards in a decentralized environment. Adept at balancing data democratization with robust security and privacy controls
Deep understanding of concepts of working with and profitably utilizing big data in financial institutions
Highly adaptive, comfortable working within a complex, and often ambiguous, environment. Equally capable of thriving with changing circumstances
Ability to rapidly comprehend changes in the business landscape (whether regulatory, competitive, or business-related) and design around the expected impact
Exceptional team management and leadership skills that excel in dynamic and global workplaces
Proven record to drive effective organizational change and culture change
Proven record delivering innovation while simultaneously strengthening core operations, product, and solutions
Ability to make and keep strategic priorities on-track without distraction. Ideally, fluent in Objectives and Key Results (ORK) operations
Exceptionally skilled at keeping complex issues clear, simple, and user friendly. Ability to successfully lead complex projects and processes with multiple stakeholders in an unstructured and sometimes ambiguous environment
High attention to detail and quality with a resound commitment to accountability
Superior analytical and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated intellectual and analytical rigor
Proactive and effective communicator. Experienced at presenting information to senior levels, with ability to facilitate group discussions and debate and proven ability to influence and communicate effectively across geographic and functional lines (whether virtual or in-person)
Proven ability to work under deadlines and manage multiple projects with evolving requirements
Team player possessing a strong drive to add value to the business direction
Ability to influence the organization in order to make strategy happen
Preferred
12 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor's Degree or 8-10 years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 6+ years of work experience with a PhD
10 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor's Degree or at least 8 years of experience with an Advanced degree (e.g. Masters,MBA,JD,MD) or at least 8 years of work experience
10+ years of work experience in data management, data engineering, and platforms
10+ years of work experience in high-profile/high-impact product management
10+ year of work experience in Agile software development and technology infrastructure
Global, multi-national business experience is strongly preferred
Exceptional at quarterly budget and external contractor management, especially to drive outstanding results in budget and on time
Advanced knowledge of Cloud Compute, Storage, and Engineering Practices
Advanced project management skills with the use of Project Management software
Curious and lifelong learner who keeps up to date on emerging trends and technology
Successful track record of operating cross-functionally, ideally in a federated enterprise design
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401 (k)
FSA/HSA
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Wellness Program
Company
Visa
Visa is a multinational financial services company that facilitates electronic payment systems throughout the world.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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TNB Financial Services
2016-09-10Post Ipo Equity
2008-03-19IPO
Leadership Team
Ryan McInerney
Chief Executive Officer
Chris Suh
EVP & Chief Financial Officer
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