Senior Software Engineer - Backend (Hybrid/Onsite) - job 14 of 22

As a Senior Software Engineer - Backend at Visa, your responsibilities encompass designing, coding, unit testing, and documenting new applications, along with enhancing existing B2B applications. You will focus on secure and high-performance coding practices in Java/J2EE, collaborate with different teams, and participate in design reviews to ensure quality.

To qualify for the Senior Software Engineer - Backend position at Visa, candidates typically need a strong background in Java/J2EE programming and experience in developing secure, maintainable code. Familiarity with Angular and a solid understanding of B2B payment solutions are also advantageous.

The hybrid work model for the Senior Software Engineer - Backend role at Visa requires employees to work from the office two days a week on Mondays, Tuesdays, and alternating Fridays. This setup encourages collaboration while also allowing for flexibility to work remotely based on business needs.

In the Senior Software Engineer - Backend role at Visa, you can expect to work on impactful projects like enhancing the Visa Payables platform and enabling virtual card provisioning to boost adoption in B2B payments. Your contributions will directly impact how clients around the world process payments.

The team culture for a Senior Software Engineer - Backend at Visa is collaborative and fast-paced, emphasizing innovation and teamwork. Employees are encouraged to share ideas, take ownership of their work, and contribute to the organization's growth in a supportive environment.

When answering this question, focus on specific projects you've worked on that utilized Java or J2EE. Highlight your understanding of coding best practices, security standards, and optimization techniques you've implemented in your previous roles.

You should discuss your approach to coding standards, the importance of unit testing, and how you engage in code reviews with peers. Mention specific tools or methodologies you use to maintain high-quality output.

Share your experience in refactoring code for performance improvements, upgrading technologies, and incorporating user feedback to enhance the applications. Illustrate with examples of previous enhancements you've made.

Discuss your project management techniques, such as prioritizing tasks, effective communication with team members, and how you maintain focus and productivity under pressure. Give examples of past projects where you successfully met deadlines.

Highlight any relevant projects you've been involved in that pertain to B2B payments. Discuss how you've dealt with specific challenges in this area and how you’ve contributed to delivering payment solutions.

Provide a specific example that illustrates your collaboration with QA teams to test and improve software products. Talk about your ability to adapt based on feedback and how it led to a better final product.

Share your thoughts on how hybrid work influences team dynamics and communication. Discuss your methods for maintaining productivity and engagement whether working remotely or in the office.

Talk about the blogs, online courses, and industry conferences you follow to stay current. You can mention specific learning paths you’ve recently pursued and how they have influenced your work.

Explain your design process, from gathering requirements by interacting with stakeholders to creating prototypes or proofs of concept. Emphasize user experience and technical feasibility in your discussion.

Discuss the importance of documentation for both maintaining code and facilitating team collaboration. Provide examples of how thorough documentation has benefited your projects in the past.