Staff Software Engineer - job 31 of 50

As a Staff Software Engineer at Visa Technology & Operations LLC, your main responsibilities include implementing web applications and services with big data technologies, designing and developing applications, performing unit tests, and ensuring that solutions meet high-quality standards. You'll also work on security and integration components, provide third-level support to users, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to effectively implement business requirements.

To qualify for the Staff Software Engineer role at Visa Technology & Operations LLC, candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree or its foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Additionally, a minimum of 8 years of progressive, post-baccalaureate experience in software engineering or related roles is required, indicating a solid foundation in the field.

At Visa Technology & Operations LLC, a Staff Software Engineer will engage with a variety of modern technologies, particularly focusing on big data technologies for developing web applications. This role also involves working on security features, integration components, and collaborating closely with architects, analysts, and project managers to ensure the application meets both technical and business requirements.

Yes! The Staff Software Engineer position at Visa Technology & Operations LLC in Foster City allows for partial telecommuting, giving you the flexibility to manage your work in a way that suits your needs while still being an integral part of the team's collaborative efforts.

Visa Technology & Operations LLC is committed to the career growth of its team members. As a Staff Software Engineer, you can expect opportunities for mentorship, training, and involvement in innovative projects that enhance your skills and experience within the tech landscape. The collaborative environment fosters learning and personal development.

Speak specifically about the big data technologies you have used, such as Hadoop or Spark. Illustrate your experience by referencing projects where you implemented these technologies to solve specific challenges, focusing on the impact of your contributions.

Discuss your approach to quality assurance, mentioning practices like unit testing, code reviews, and adherence to development standards. Provide examples from past projects where these practices led to successful outcomes.

Highlight the importance of communication and teamwork. Describe how you engage with different stakeholders, including project managers and designers, and share an example of a successful collaboration that led to a project breakthrough.

Emphasize your organizational skills and discuss methods you’ve used to prioritize tasks, such as Agile methodologies or tools like Jira. Share a specific instance where this approach helped you meet deadlines effectively.

Provide a detailed example of a technical challenge you faced, outline the steps you took to resolve it, and discuss the positive impact your solution had on the project. This showcases your problem-solving abilities.

Discuss the significance of security in software development and share specific measures you take to ensure data privacy and security, such as implementing encryption or data access controls, referencing your experience with secure coding.

Explain that you view feedback as an opportunity for growth. Provide an example of a time when you received constructive criticism and how you applied it to improve your coding practices or project outcomes.

Share your commitment to continuous improvement by discussing resources you leverage, such as online courses, webinars, or tech conferences. Provide some examples of what you've recently learned and how it has influenced your work.

Mention strategies you use to keep up with trends, such as following tech blogs, participating in forums, or networking with other professionals. This displays your proactive approach toward staying relevant in the fast-paced tech industry.

Illustrate your leadership capabilities by detailing a project where you took the lead, outlining your responsibilities, how you coordinated with the team, and the results achieved through your leadership actions.