Lead Software Engineer (Hybrid/Onsite) - job 15 of 48

The Lead Software Engineer at Visa will be responsible for developing user-facing features, optimizing applications for speed, and implementing security measures. This role requires collaboration with team members to understand user requirements and provide innovative solutions, ensuring high performance and responsiveness for various applications.

Candidates for the Lead Software Engineer position at Visa should have a strong background in software development, particularly with expertise in server-side logic and database management. Proficiency in automated testing platforms, UI/UX design, and a keen understanding of emerging technologies are also crucial for this role.

The Lead Software Engineer position at Visa is a hybrid role, meaning you will have the flexibility to work both onsite in Atlanta and remotely. The exact expectations regarding in-office days will be confirmed by your hiring manager.

A Lead Software Engineer at Visa should be well-versed in various programming languages and frameworks, particularly those used for front-end development. Knowledge of server-side technologies, databases, and key-value stores is essential. Additionally, staying updated on emerging technologies is important to innovate and enhance payment solutions.

At Visa, career growth is a priority, especially for a Lead Software Engineer. The company encourages continuous learning, provides opportunities for skill enhancement through training programs, and offers a collaborative environment that fosters knowledge sharing and peer learning, helping you advance your career.

Be prepared to discuss specific projects where you designed and developed user-facing features. Highlight your approach to ensuring the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs and how you collaborated with other team members to achieve project goals.

Explain your methods for implementing security measures, such as using encryption, input validation, and following best practices for secure coding. Provide examples of how you've successfully protected applications against vulnerabilities in previous projects.

Discuss your techniques for optimizing application speed, such as minimizing HTTP requests, optimizing images, and employing caching strategies. Use specific examples from your experience where these optimizations significantly improved performance.

Talk about your time management and prioritization skills. Provide examples of how you’ve successfully juggled multiple projects by staying organized, setting deadlines, and using project management tools to track progress.

Explain your familiarity with different automated testing frameworks and how you’ve integrated testing into the development process. Discuss how automated tests have improved the quality and reliability of your projects.

Choose a challenging problem you encountered in a past project, detailing the steps you took to understand and solve it. Highlight your analytical skills and your ability to collaborate with team members to find effective solutions.

Discuss your methods for keeping up with industry trends, such as participating in online courses, attending conferences, or following key technology blogs and forums. This demonstrates your commitment to professional growth.

Mention aspects like database interactions, performance implications, and ensuring scalability. Provide examples from your experience where you’ve implemented robust server-side logic that meets application requirements effectively.

Talk about your philosophy on code reviews, emphasizing the importance of knowledge sharing and maintaining code quality. Share an experience where your feedback positively impacted a project or helped a teammate improve their coding practices.

Discuss your preferred tools for documentation and the methodologies you find effective. Explain how proper documentation supports collaboration and project maintenance, providing a clear reference for both current and future team members.