Senior DevOps Engineer

As a Senior DevSecOps Engineer at Visa, you will be tasked with developing automation tools for validating scalable payment processing systems, designing fault-tolerant distributed components, and contributing to a smooth CI/CD pipeline. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you’ll also focus on security analysis, performance monitoring, and troubleshooting of distributed services, all of which are critical for ensuring Visa's systems are secure and reliable.

To qualify for the Senior DevSecOps Engineer position at Visa, candidates typically need relevant work experience and a Bachelor’s degree, or an advanced degree. Preferred qualifications include knowledge of functional programming (GoLang preferred), familiarity with CI/CD tools, scripting skills in bash and Python, and hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes. Experience in financial services can significantly enhance your application.

Collaboration is a cornerstone of the Senior DevSecOps Engineer role at Visa. You will work closely with teams across Development, Operations, Infrastructure, and Product to address issues related to build and deployment. This teamwork fosters a culture of support, innovation, and knowledge sharing, ensuring that all team members are aligned towards the common goal of enhancing Visa's Open VisaNet platform.

A Senior DevSecOps Engineer at Visa should be well-versed in various technologies, including modern automation tools like Puppet, Ansible, or Chef, and container orchestration platforms like Docker and Kubernetes. Additionally, proficiency in monitoring tools such as Splunk and Prometheus will aid in performance tracking, while scripting knowledge in bash and Python is essential for developing automation solutions.

Yes, the Senior DevSecOps Engineer position at Visa offers a hybrid working model, allowing you to alternate between remote work and office days. Employees are expected to work in the office at least three days a week, fostering collaboration and team spirit while also providing flexibility to accommodate personal preferences.

When answering this question, highlight specific automation tools you've utilized, such as Puppet or Ansible. Emphasize how you have leveraged these tools to enhance workflows, streamline processes, and improve system reliability. Discuss any projects where you developed automation frameworks and the impact they had on efficiency.

In your response, discuss how you've used Docker in previous projects to create, deploy, and manage applications in containers. Highlight particular challenges you faced, such as scaling applications or managing dependencies, and explain how you overcame those challenges to optimize your workflow.

When discussing your approach to security, mention techniques such as conducting code reviews and implementing secure coding practices. Illustrate your collaboration with security teams to assess vulnerabilities and detail how you incorporate security audits in your CI/CD pipeline to ensure ongoing compliance.

Be prepared to share a specific instance where you encountered a complex issue within a distributed system. Outline the troubleshooting steps you took, the technologies used, and the outcome of your actions. This demonstrates your problem-solving skills and technical expertise in high-pressure situations.

In your answer, elaborate on the definition and importance of CI/CD in software development. Discuss the tools you’ve worked with, the processes you've automated, and how you believe effective CI/CD practices contribute to faster deployments and higher quality software.

If you have experience with functional programming languages, discuss which ones you've used (like GoLang) and the specific applications you developed. If you haven’t yet worked with them, express your willingness and ability to learn quickly, along with any related programming experience you have.

Detail the strategies you employ to maintain stability in testing or lower environments, such as utilizing automated testing processes, monitoring system performance, or implementing rollback strategies. This highlights your proactive approach to system management and reliability.

Discuss specific cloud platforms you've used, your involvement in deploying applications within these environments, and any challenges you faced. Highlight your understanding of cloud architecture and how it contributes to scalability and efficiency in projects.

In responding to this question, mention any online resources, training sessions, or certifications you've pursued to stay current with DevOps trends. Discuss professional communities you may be part of and how they help you exchange knowledge and techniques with others in the field.

Describe how you prioritize documentation in your work, emphasizing its importance for knowledge transfer and team awareness. Share examples of how you've documented processes in the past and how these practices helped to improve team performance and project outcomes.