Software Developer (Backend, TypeScript/Node.js) - 12-Month Fixed Term Contract - job 1 of 2

Visa is a world leader in payments and technology, with over 259 billion payments transactions flowing safely between consumers, merchants, financial institutions, and government entities in more than 200 countries and territories each year. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable, and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses, and economies to thrive while driven by a common purpose – to uplift everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid.

Make an impact with a purpose-driven industry leader. Join us today and experience Life at Visa.

Team Summary

Visa Consulting & Analytics (VCA) Australia, New Zealand, and South Pacific (AUNZSP) is Visa's advisory division, working with Visa's clients (including card issuers, acquirers, and merchants) on a broad range of key business initiatives including strategy, proposition development, loyalty, operational optimisation, customer engagement and overall business profitability.

VCA is made up of three services lines - Advisory, Data Science and Managed Services, the latter being the execution arm of VCA.  Our Managed Services teams (also known as squads) are embedded on client sites leading long-term engagements and delivering value primarily through implementation and execution services.  We deliver objectives from a shared value agenda but are also closely connected to the broader VCA team, sharing knowledge, and bringing the best of Visa to the client.

We are looking for a dedicated Backend Software Engineer to join the client's team for a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role will be embedded with a key strategic client's Platform Delivery team and will be part of a Squad working on cutting edge technology to drive advancement in the issuing card management system. You will lead by example and coach others to develop and automate the testing of robust, adaptable code that is always production ready. Through collaboration with other developers, your work will improve the issuing card experience for our client’s customers.

Why Work with Us:

• Visa Managed Services is our fastest growing team in AUNZSP – we’ve grown 10x in less than 3 years – and always have fun projects on the horizon to sink our teeth into.
• We get to work with incredible people every day.  We’re a team of intrapreneurs who work hard, have fun, and get stuff done.
• We are a people business where the people are our product.  As a result, all our people leaders are 100% dedicated to ensuring a positive employee experience.  We attract top talent and are manically focused on developing that talent – even for short-term contracts.
• We are committed to building a diverse team with an inclusive culture that reflects the communities we work in.
• We support flexible working options.

Backend Software Engineer Responsibilities:

• Preparing technical specifications and program design documents to meet user requirements and functional specifications.
• Performing analysis to support application and system design.
• Analysing, designing, developing, and testing software solutions that meet user requirements according to approved IT standards and best practice methodology.
• Adhering to architecture, design, implementation, and security standards and best practices.
• Developing reusable software building blocks to enable faster delivery.
• Building APIs independently using TypeScript on NodeJs (ExpressJS experience is highly preferred, but Java API development is also acceptable).
• A good understanding of security concepts within APIs security.
• Foster effective collaboration with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals.

This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your hiring manager.

Key competencies
•Solution-mind set – Applying creative problem-solving techniques and championing a client-first approach to solutioning when opportunities and challenges arise to meet specific business objectives. Employs a structured approach to a problem with a holistic view. Strives to research and investigate to ensure the solution is future proof.
•Business-Technical Translator – Translates complex technical specifications into well-defined business concepts, showcasing the impacts and implementation considerations to develop and deliver solutions for the client.
•Driving Execution - Translates requirements into actions by determining action steps and milestones required to implement a specific business initiative, adjusts activities or timelines as circumstances warrant. Uses the tools and processes to optimally drive the desired outcomes meeting client’s and visa’s objectives.
•High-Impact Communication - Clearly and succinctly conveying information and ideas to individuals and groups in a variety of situations, communicating in a focused and compelling way that drives others’ thoughts and actions.
•Building Strategic Work Relationships: Developing and using collaborative relationships to achieve work goals. Uses good interpersonal relationships by helping people feel valued, appreciated, and included in discussions (enhances self-esteem, empathizes, involves, discloses, supports).

What will also help:
•6+ years related work experience in relevant role in the financial services industry or more years of work experience with a Bachelor's Degree or with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or a PhD
•Passion for designing, developing, & deploying high quality solutions and enjoy spending time being hands-on assisting the team in delivery objectives.
•Experience in TypeScript, NodeJs and familiarity with design patterns.
•Experience with Full-Cycle development and delivery using Agile practices with a specific focus on developing Web applications, RESTful API’s, CI/CD pipelines and micro-services implemented using ExpressJs
•An understanding on testing principles including automated testing.
•Knowledge of AWS/Cloud technologies including Lambda, SNS, SQS, DynamoDb
•Card issuing experience is highly desirable

Visa is an EEO Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.