Senior Software Engineer - Backend (Hybrid/Onsite) - job 2 of 22

As a Senior Software Engineer - Backend at Visa, you'll be responsible for designing, coding, unit testing, and maintaining both new and existing applications within our B2B Payables framework. You'll work on exciting projects like virtual card provisioning and improving UI for compliance. Collaboration with Development and QA teams is essential to ensure that all deliverables meet our high-quality standards and are secure and perform well.

Candidates applying for the Senior Software Engineer - Backend role at Visa should have extensive experience in Java and J2EE technologies, a solid understanding of design specifications, and best practices for security and performance. Familiarity with Angular, especially Angular 9, is beneficial along with a background in payment solutions or financial technology. A collaborative spirit and comfort in fast-paced environments are vital traits for success in this position.

The hybrid nature of the Senior Software Engineer - Backend position at Visa means you have the flexibility to work remotely while also engaging with your colleagues in the Austin office. Typically, you’ll need to be in the office two days a week, which fosters teamwork and collaboration on critical projects while still allowing you to manage work-life balance.

The culture for the Senior Software Engineer - Backend at Visa emphasizes teamwork, innovation, and a drive for excellence. You'll join a technically-skilled team known for their collaborative approach in tackling challenges and improving products. We value creativity and actively encourage the sharing of ideas to enhance our solutions in B2B payments.

As a Senior Software Engineer - Backend at Visa, you’ll be part of an organization that is scaling rapidly. This presents ample opportunities for professional development, including engaging in cutting-edge projects and participating in design reviews. Additionally, there are paths for career advancement into leadership roles or specialized technology positions as you grow with the company.

To effectively answer this question, highlight specific projects where you have used Java and J2EE. Discuss the challenges you faced, your role in the projects, and how you overcame obstacles. Emphasize performance and security practices you implemented in your code.

Discuss your strategy for developing unit tests alongside your code. Explain your familiarity with testing frameworks and the importance of ensuring that all software meets functional and non-functional requirements before release.

When discussing a specific problem, outline the context, the challenges you faced, your methods for analyzing the situation, and the eventual solution. Highlight how your efforts positively impacted the team or project outcomes.

Share techniques you employ for prioritization, such as understanding project deadlines, assessing the impact of tasks on the overall project, or using project management tools. Mention any experience in agile methodologies, if applicable.

Explain your approach to communication and collaboration, such as regular check-ins, active participation in meetings, or leveraging collaboration tools. Include an example of a successful cross-team project to support your answer.

Discuss your awareness of security best practices and how you implement them during coding, such as conducting security reviews, following OWASP guidelines, and utilizing secure coding frameworks.

Be prepared to share specific projects where you utilized Angular 9, highlighting features you implemented, challenges you overcame, and how you ensured the application was performant and compliant.

Research Visa’s offerings in B2B Payables beforehand and be ready to discuss what you understand about their current products, market position, and how they compare with competitors. Show how your background aligns with these offerings.

Give examples of experiences where you successfully adapted to changes. Outline your process for handling such situations and maintaining project momentum, while also ensuring stakeholder satisfaction.

Explain your belief in the importance of documentation for creating a maintainable codebase. Talk about best practices for writing documentation and how it facilitates onboarding, future enhancements, and collaboration within teams.