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As a Software Engineer - Sr. Consultant level at Visa Technology & Operations LLC, you'll be responsible for designing and implementing highly scalable and fault-tolerant components, developing tools and APIs, and advocating for best practices in software development. You'll also engage in troubleshooting distributed services and document design decisions, ensuring that both current and future projects align with our architecture goals.

Candidates for the Software Engineer - Sr. Consultant level at Visa Technology & Operations LLC should possess a strong background in software engineering, with proficiency in designing and developing complex systems. A deep understanding of distributed systems and experience with APIs, testing tools, and SDLC processes are essential. Additionally, excellent communication and problem-solving skills are crucial for success in this role.

Yes! While the Software Engineer - Sr. Consultant level position is primarily based in our Austin office, Visa Technology & Operations LLC values flexibility and may allow for partial telecommuting. We believe that a good work-life balance enhances productivity and job satisfaction.

At Visa Technology & Operations LLC, software development best practices are integral to our engineering culture. As a Software Engineer - Sr. Consultant level, you'll be advocating for practices such as code reviews, automated testing, rigorous documentation, and clear communication. These practices empower teams to deliver high-quality software efficiently and maintainably.

Visa Technology & Operations LLC fosters a culture of growth and learning for its employees. As a Software Engineer - Sr. Consultant level, you will have opportunities to take on leadership roles in projects, mentor junior engineers, and stay updated with emerging technologies. Continuous education and professional development are encouraged to advance your career within the organization.

When answering this question, provide specific examples of projects you've worked on, focusing on the challenges faced and how you addressed scalability. Mention any tools or technologies you used and how they contributed to the system's overall performance.

Discuss the importance of documenting design trade-offs in software engineering and share your preferred method, whether it's a wiki, documentation tools, or collaborative platforms. Emphasize how this helps the team make informed decisions and how it benefits the project in the long run.

Highlight your strategies for ensuring service reliability, such as implementing robust monitoring, logging practices, load testing, and using incident management protocols. Share your experiences with any tools that you have used to enhance reliability.

Provide an overview of the APIs you’ve created, detailing their functions, the technologies you used, and the problems they solved. Emphasize your role in developing these APIs and any key lessons learned in the process.

When discussing a troubleshooting experience, explain the context of the issue, your approach to investigating it, and the steps taken to resolve it. Highlight collaboration with other team members and any tools or technologies that were instrumental in the process.

Talk about the coding standards, practices, and guidelines you follow, such as coding conventions, code reviews, unit testing, and continuous integration. This helps interviewer understand your commitment to software quality.

Discuss your methods for prioritizing tasks, such as using project management tools, setting clear deadlines, and collaborating with stakeholders to align priorities. Stress the importance of communication in maintaining focus and meeting project goals.

Share your strategies for promoting best practices, such as leading code review sessions, contributing to documentation, and providing mentorship. Highlight any successful initiatives you've spearheaded that positively impacted team collaboration.

Briefly explain your experience working with modern methodologies like Agile, focusing on your roles within teams, your understanding of sprints, and any tools you've used (such as Jira or Trello). Illustrate how Agile practices improved project outcomes.

Find ways to express genuine enthusiasm about the company’s mission, innovative approach, or the technologies they’re using. Relate your personal values and career aspirations to the role and how you believe you could contribute while growing professionally.