Visa · 21 hours ago
SW Engineer - C++
Austin, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$88K/yr - $137K/yr
3+ years expVisa is a world leader in payments technology, facilitating transactions globally. They are seeking a Backend Software Engineer to design and build backend code and distributed systems to support their payment technology, collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve product quality and service reliability.
FinanceBankingPaymentsInformation TechnologyFinancial ServicesMobile Payments
Responsibilities
Design and build backend code and distributed systems that touch nearly 40 percent of the worlds population while influencing Visas internal standards for scalability security performance and reusability
Collaborate cross functionally to create design artifacts and develop best in class backend software solutions across multiple Visa technical offerings
Actively contribute to product quality improvements service reliability and new business flows within diverse Agile squads
Develop robust scalable backend services supporting end user merchants Business to Business and Business to Government payment solutions
Leverage modern technologies including C plus plus containerization using Docker Git based workflows and AI assisted capabilities to build the next generation of Payment Services Transaction Platforms Real Time Payments and Buy Now Pay Later technology
Demonstrates foundational knowledge of backend software engineering and asks thoughtful questions about project and system requirements
Reviews and asks questions about solution strategies that improve backend design scalability reliability and maintainability
Applies standard engineering processes using C plus plus and backend programming languages to write test and debug code that fulfills system and technical requirements under close guidance
Works under guidance to support the piloting of new backend and AI enabled technology capabilities including automation intelligent monitoring or decision support features
Identifies documents and escalates defects or performance issues that threaten service stability security or availability
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree, OR 3+ years of relevant work experience
Foundational knowledge of backend software engineering and asks thoughtful questions about project and system requirements
Reviews and asks questions about solution strategies that improve backend design scalability reliability and maintainability
Applies standard engineering processes using C plus plus and backend programming languages to write test and debug code that fulfills system and technical requirements under close guidance
Works under guidance to support the piloting of new backend and AI enabled technology capabilities including automation intelligent monitoring or decision support features
Identifies documents and escalates defects or performance issues that threaten service stability security or availability
Experience programming in C plus plus or a comparable systems level language
Familiarity with Linux based development environments
Experience designing building and testing backend services or distributed systems
Knowledge of concurrency multithreading and performance optimization concepts
Hands on exposure to Docker and container based development
Experience using Git in collaborative development environments including code reviews and pull requests
Familiarity with API based service communication such as REST or RPC
Strong analytical problem solving and troubleshooting skills
Ability to collaborate effectively with Product Quality Engineering DevOps Data and Agile teams
Preferred
Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science Computer Engineering Software Engineering or a related technical field or equivalent practical experience
Zero to two years of relevant software engineering experience including internships co ops or academic projects
Foundational knowledge of backend software development principles including data structures algorithms and object oriented programming
Exposure to AI enabled systems such as consuming machine learning model outputs anomaly detection or intelligent automation
Experience using AI assisted development tools for code generation testing or debugging
Understanding of CI CD pipelines build automation and deployment workflows
Familiarity with monitoring logging and observability tools for backend systems
Energy and Experience A growth mindset that is curious adaptable and passionate about backend technologies and solving large scale problems
Challenge the Status Quo Comfort pushing boundaries and exploring innovative solutions beyond traditional approaches
Language Expertise Proficiency or strong foundational knowledge in C plus plus familiarity with Python or Go is a plus
Backend Builder Experience building testing and deploying backend services or distributed systems with a focus on quality and scalability
AI Awareness Exposure to or interest in AI enabled systems such as consuming model outputs through APIs anomaly detection intelligent automation or AI assisted development tools
Modern Tooling Familiarity with Docker Git CI CD pipelines and Linux based development environments
Learner Continuous drive to learn new technologies such as AI frameworks Kubernetes cloud platforms and observability tools
Partnership Experience collaborating with Product Test DevOps Data and Agile Scrum teams
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
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
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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