Senior Software Test Engineer (Hybrid/Onsite) - job 8 of 10

As a Senior Software Test Engineer at Visa, your main responsibilities include designing, developing, and maintaining QA solutions while ensuring the team delivers high-quality, scalable solutions. You will be integral in coaching the team on QA best practices, integrating testing within CI/CD pipelines, and contributing to the continuous improvement of the testing architecture for cloud-native applications.

To qualify for the Senior Software Test Engineer role at Visa, you need a Bachelor's degree along with 2+ years of relevant work experience, or more than 5 years of relevant experience. Preferred candidates typically have 3+ years of experience, strong coding skills in Java or Ruby, and excellent communication abilities. Experience in FinTech or cloud-native architectures is highly valued.

Experience with CI/CD tools is crucial for the Senior Software Test Engineer position at Visa. You’ll leverage CI/CD tools such as Jenkins or GitLab CI to integrate testing into development processes effectively. This role demands a strong understanding of how these tools enhance quality assurance and streamline delivery, making them essential to your success in this role.

The work culture for Senior Software Test Engineers at Visa is dynamic and collaborative, fostering innovation and open communication. You will work in an Agile environment filled with dedicated professionals eager to uplift each other, challenge the status quo, and embrace new ideas in software quality and testing methodologies.

The Senior Software Test Engineer position at Visa is hybrid, meaning you will have the flexibility to work both onsite in Austin, TX, and remotely. The expectation for in-office days will be discussed and confirmed by your hiring manager, allowing for a balanced work environment.

When discussing your experience with API testing, highlight specific projects where you utilized API testing tools and methodologies. Share how you ensured API functionality and performance, identifying issues and validating responses effectively. Emphasize your role in improving testing efficiency and contributing to overall quality.

Explain the methods you use to seamlessly integrate testing within CI/CD pipelines, such as automating test scripts and using CI/CD tools to run tests on code commits. Describe how consistent testing processes can enhance software delivery timelines and quality, and provide examples from your past experience.

When answering this, focus on a specific challenge you faced, detailing the steps you took to analyze, approach, and resolve the problem. Highlight your analytical skills, teamwork, and any innovative solutions you implemented that led to a successful outcome.

List the testing tools you've used, such as Selenium, JUnit, or TestNG, and explain your reasons for preferring these tools based on their features, ease of use, and their effectiveness in supporting automated testing processes. Discuss a project that benefitted from your chosen tools.

Articulate your understanding of cloud-native architectures, discussing principles such as microservices, containerization (Docker), and orchestration (Kubernetes). Share how this knowledge has influenced your approach to testing strategies and how it enhances scalability and performance in your projects.

Explain your perspective on Continuous Testing and its importance in Agile and DevOps environments. Discuss how it reduces feedback loops and improves software quality by enabling quicker delivery times, while also ensuring that the software remains functional through automated testing practices.

Share your methods for keeping up with industry trends, such as participating in webinars, following influential QA blogs, and engaging with online forums. Highlight specific resources, communities, or certifications that have helped you stay informed about best practices and emerging technologies in testing.

Provide an example where you collaborated with both technical and non-technical stakeholders to determine acceptance criteria. Highlight your communication skills and ability to translate technical needs into business terms, ensuring all parties have a clear understanding of the deliverables.

Discuss an instance where you identified an inefficiency in a testing process and proposed changes that improved efficiency or quality. Focus on how you presented your ideas, the response to your suggestion, and the positive outcomes that resulted from your actions.

In your response, detail how reporting helps in tracking defects, summarizing test results, and communicating with stakeholders. Emphasize the importance of providing clear, concise, and actionable insights that can inform decision-making and improve future testing efforts.