Software Engineer - Sr. Consultant level - job 39 of 50

As a Software Engineer - Sr. Consultant at Visa Technology & Operations LLC, you'll be responsible for designing, implementing, and evolving scalable distributed components. Your role includes developing testing tools and APIs, advocating for best practices in software development, and providing support for troubleshooting in production environments. Documenting tradeoffs and architectural decisions will also be a key part of your job.

Candidates applying for the Software Engineer - Sr. Consultant position at Visa Technology & Operations LLC should possess a strong background in software development, particularly in designing distributed systems. A degree in computer science or a related field is typically expected, along with experience in creating APIs and understanding of the SDLC process. Familiarity with troubleshooting complex systems will also be advantageous.

Yes, the Software Engineer - Sr. Consultant role at Visa Technology & Operations LLC allows for partial telecommuting. This flexibility helps you to maintain a work-life balance while contributing to innovative projects directly from Austin, Texas!

In this position at Visa Technology & Operations LLC, you'll work on a variety of projects that involve designing and implementing scalable, fault-tolerant distributed components. You'll also engage in creating development tools and working on integrations that ultimately enhance our software solutions. Your work will play a vital role in advancing Visa's technology and operational capabilities.

Absolutely! Visa Technology & Operations LLC values growth and development for its employees. As a Software Engineer - Sr. Consultant, you’ll have opportunities to evolve your skills, take on leadership roles, and participate in innovative projects, paving the way for advancement within the company.

When answering this question, share specific projects where you've successfully designed and implemented scalable systems. Discuss the technologies you've used, challenges you faced, and how you overcame them to deliver a successful outcome.

Highlight your philosophy on best practices, mentioning specific methodologies such as Agile or DevOps that you've implemented. Discuss how you've encouraged team collaboration and continuous improvement in your previous roles.

Provide a detailed account of a situation where you identified and resolved a complex issue in a production environment. Emphasize the steps you took to diagnose the problem and the communication involved in coordinating with your team.

Detail your documentation process, emphasizing clarity and thoroughness. Mention any specific tools or formats you use to ensure that your decisions are easily understood by current and future team members.

Discuss your preferred tools and technologies, explaining why you find them effective. Also, touch on how these tools contribute to creating robust APIs that improve integration flows across applications.

Explain your communication strategies and collaborative techniques when working with cross-functional teams. Provide examples of successful projects where collaboration was key to achieving goals.

Discuss your approach to code quality, including practices like code reviews, automated testing, and continuous integration. Provide examples of how you've implemented these strategies in your work.

Share a specific project that required innovative thinking. Highlight the problem, your creative solution, and the impact it had on the project or organization.

Discuss your familiarity with the software development life cycle and the phases you've worked in. Share an example of how you've adapted your work strategies to fit within these phases effectively.

Describe your prioritization strategies, emphasizing your ability to manage time and resources effectively. Provide insights into tools or methods you use to keep track of deadlines and project requirements.