Staff SW Engineer

Visa is a world leader in payments and technology, with over 259 billion payments transactions flowing safely between consumers, merchants, financial institutions, and government entities in more than 200 countries and territories each year. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable, and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses, and economies to thrive while driven by a common purpose – to uplift everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid.

Make an impact with a purpose-driven industry leader. Join us today and experience Life at Visa.

Visa USA Inc., a Visa Inc. company, needs a Staff SW Engineer (multiple openings) in Austin, TX to:

• Implement efficient Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment frameworks using scripting technologies like Python, Bash, and Ruby, along with software configuration management tools like Git, Jenkins, and SonarQube.
• Construct automated pipelines for building code from various source languages such as Java, NodeJS, and Go.
• Design and implement deployment strategies and automation for software applications, leveraging technologies such as Chef, Ansible, and Kubernetes for both VM and container-based applications.
• Work on deployment strategies and automation for applications based on Chef and VM solutions.
• Develop automation using Shell, Python & Ruby scripts on a Linux platform using tools like Docker/Kubernetes and Chef.
• Work on creating and implementing tools and Platform as a Service (PaaS) to spin out environments for development and “proof of concept” initiatives.
• Build tools and services to fill the existing gaps from scratch.
• Obtain requirements and facilitating infrastructure changes like firewall rules, DNS, and load balancers.
• Implement and enforce best practices for code promotion across the various environments.
• Ensure, through automation, that code quality tools are run on all software prior to release.
• Control the continuous release promotion cycle (through automation) including the following environments: Development, QA, Certification, Performance, Pre-prod, and Production.
• Develop deployment scripts on a lifecycle automation platform for the orchestration, integration, and automation of Chef Configuration promotions and software releases.
• Help engineering implement new technologies in development for future production deployment.
• Provide technical guidance, knowledge transfer, and mentorship to engineering peers as required and leading technical staff responsibilities.
• Triage and provide technical solutions to environment and build/deploy related issues encountered by new and existing applications in the environment.
• Work on bringing engineering practices into infrastructure and Release Engineering operations.
• Execute proof of concept initiatives aimed at reducing redundancy and improving release quality across the organization.
• Develop and implement automation tools, integrated with Cloud platforms, to quickly establish environments for software development across various stages like development, testing, and integration.
• Manage the continuous release promotion cycle (through automation) across various environments such as Software Development, QA, Certification, Performance, Pre-production, and Production.
• Position reports to the Austin, Texas office and may allow for partial telecommuting.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems or a related field, followed by 5 years of progressive, post-baccalaureate experience in the job offered or in a Staff SW Engineer-related occupation.
• Alternatively, a Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems or a related field and 3 years of experience in the job offered or in a Staff SE Engineer-related occupation.
• Position requires experience in the following:
  • Software Configuration Management, including Git or Subversion.
  • Unix administration and Bash scripting.
  • Scripting languages including Python, Java or Ruby.
  • System Management tool Ansible or Chef.
  • Maven.
  • Jenkins or Cloudbees.
  • Repository Management including Artifactory or Nexus.
  • Java web environments including JBoss or Tomcat.

Worksite: Austin, TX

This is a hybrid position. Hybrid employees can alternate time between both remote and office. Employees in hybrid roles are expected to work from the office 2-3 set days a week (determined by leadership/site), with a general guidepost of being in the office 50% or more of the time based on business needs.

Travel Requirements: This position does not require travel.

Mental/Physical Requirements: This position will be performed in an office setting.  The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk, communicate in person and by telephone, frequently operate standard office equipment, such as telephones and computers.

Visa is an EEO Employer.  Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.  Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.

U.S. APPLICANTS ONLY: The estimated salary range for this position is $163,550.00 USD to $210,300.00 USD per year, which may include potential sales incentive payments (if applicable). Salary may vary depending on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this position may be eligible for bonus and equity. Visa has a comprehensive benefits package for which this position may be eligible that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401 (k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness Program.