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As a Sr. SW Engineer at Visa Technology & Operations LLC, your primary responsibilities include performing comprehensive software testing, collaborating with teams to analyze testing issues, creating test plans, and developing automated test cases. You'll also innovate existing software testing processes and design automation solutions using C# or Java, along with Junit and TestNG. Your role will involve maintenance and enhancement of test tools, investigation of bugs, and reporting project statuses to ensure quality delivery.

To succeed as a Sr. SW Engineer at Visa Technology & Operations LLC, you should have strong expertise in software testing methodologies and familiarity with programming languages like C# or Java. Experience in automated testing frameworks like Junit, TestNG, and Nunit is essential. Additionally, a solid understanding of the software development lifecycle and problem-solving skills related to testing issues will greatly enhance your application.

Visa Technology & Operations LLC ensures quality in software testing through rigorous processes that involve creating test plans, executing testing requests, and continuous improvement of testing environments. As a Sr. SW Engineer, you will drive quality strategies including automation testing and collaborating with cross-functional teams to analyze and align on testing requirements. Your ability to innovate on existing processes will further enhance software reliability.

The Sr. SW Engineer position at Visa Technology & Operations LLC offers the possibility of partial telecommuting, allowing for flexibility in your work environment. While you will report to the Austin, Texas office, the hybrid work model enables you to balance your professional responsibilities with your personal life, contributing to a healthy work-life balance.

As a Sr. SW Engineer at Visa Technology & Operations LLC, you will work with a variety of tools and technologies such as C#, Java, Junit, TestNG, Nunit, and languages like REXX and VB.Net. Mastery of these technologies coupled with your problem-solving skills will be vital in developing, maintaining, and enhancing automation testing frameworks and tools.

Highlight your experience by discussing specific projects where you developed or maintained automated test cases. Share the frameworks you used, like Junit or TestNG, and elaborate on the challenges you faced and how your solutions improved the testing process.

When managing multiple testing activities, I prioritize based on project timelines, testing impact, and team dependencies. I use tools for task management and maintain regular communication with team members to ensure alignment.

In designing a test plan, I start by analyzing the requirements and specifications of the software. I collaborate with stakeholders to identify key features, define testing objectives, and outline the testing scope, resources needed, and metrics for success.

Once, I encountered persistent bugs during automated testing that were challenging to isolate. I used logging tools to track issues and collaborated with developers to review code segments, resulting in identifying the root cause and improving our test cases to prevent future issues.

Continuous improvement is central to my testing strategy. I regularly evaluate existing processes for efficiency, implement feedback mechanisms, and explore new technologies and methodologies that can optimize our testing efforts.

Automation is crucial as it not only increases efficiency by reducing time spent on repetitive tasks but also enhances test coverage and consistency. It enables teams to focus on more complex testing scenarios and innovation rather than manual processes.

I address conflicts by promoting open communication and facilitating discussions to ensure all views are considered. I remain focused on the common goal of project success and being pragmatic in finding solutions that accommodate team members' needs.

I’ve used various testing methodologies including Agile, V-Model, and Waterfall. Each methodology has its own set of practices that I've applied based on project requirements, team dynamics, and preferred workflows.

I stay current by regularly attending workshops and webinars, following industry publications, and participating in networking events. Staying engaged with the testing community helps me learn best practices and emerging technologies.

Important metrics include defect density, test case execution rate, and requirement coverage. These metrics help assess the quality of testing efforts and identify areas for improvement in both the process and product.