Lead Data Engineer- Data Serving - job 11 of 21

As a Lead Data Engineer at Visa in Foster City, you will lead a talented team of data engineers while being hands-on in coding and technical leadership. Your responsibilities will include designing, developing, and implementing scalable and secure systems, driving best practices for software development, and promoting a culture of innovation. You will collaborate with project and product managers, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality solutions while mentoring your team to maximize their potential.

Candidates for the Lead Data Engineer role at Visa should possess relevant experience in data engineering, strong programming skills in preferred languages, and proven leadership abilities in guiding engineering teams. A deep understanding of systems design and development, along with expertise in building scalable data solutions, is essential. Familiarity with risk and fraud management in financial services will also be beneficial.

Collaboration is pivotal for the Lead Data Engineer at Visa. You will work closely with geographically distributed teams, including project managers, product managers, and various engineering staff. This collaborative approach ensures that you can tackle technical challenges effectively and work on process improvements, ensuring that high-impact data-related initiatives are successful.

The work culture in the Data Engineering team at Visa fosters innovation and rapid learning. As a Lead Data Engineer in Foster City, you'll find yourself in an environment that values teamwork, creativity, and continuous improvement. The team strives for excellence in engineering while being supportive of professional development, allowing team members to thrive and make technical decisions.

The Lead Data Engineer position at Visa offers a hybrid work model, where you will alternate between remote work and time in the office. Employees are expected to work from the office three days a week, providing opportunities for face-to-face collaboration while still enjoying the flexibility of remote work.

When discussing your experience with data engineering projects, focus on specific projects you've led or contributed to, emphasizing your role and the technologies used. Describe how those projects impacted the business and any challenges you faced and overcame.

Discuss your preferred programming languages and provide examples of how you've applied them in real-world situations. Highlight any relevant projects at Visa where your coding skills directly contributed to successful outcomes.

Explain your approach to designing scalable and secure data solutions. Provide examples of best practices you've implemented, such as data encryption or optimizing query performance, and discuss the considerations you take into account during the design phase.

Share a specific challenge you've encountered in your data engineering career, detailing the problem, your approach to finding a solution, and the outcome. Highlight the skills and strategies that helped you navigate the situation.

Discuss strategies you've employed to promote effective collaboration among distributed teams, such as regular check-ins, utilizing collaboration tools, and fostering open communication. Show how you've successfully overcome distance and ensured alignment on project goals.

Describe your familiarity with software development methodologies, including Agile, Scrum, or DevOps, and explain how you've applied those methodologies in your past projects to enhance project delivery and team productivity.

Discuss your philosophy on mentoring and the techniques you use to guide junior engineers. Provide examples of how you've helped team members grow professionally and how you adapt your mentoring style to individual needs.

Mention the specific tools or platforms you've used for data visualization, discussing your preferences based on ease of use, integration capabilities, and effectiveness in communicating data insights. Provide examples of how you've utilized these tools in past projects.

Share a specific example of how you've introduced innovative solutions or practices in your previous roles, whether it was through new technologies, process improvements, or creative problem-solving. Highlight the positive impact that innovation had on your team or project.

Convey your motivation for applying to Visa by discussing your enthusiasm for the company's mission, its culture of innovation, and how your skills align with the role. Share what excites you about contributing to Visa's data-driven initiatives.