Sr. SW Engineer - job 22 of 50

As a Sr. SW Engineer at Visa Technology & Operations LLC, your primary responsibilities include developing enhancements to existing software, writing extensible code while adhering to security best practices, and implementing automation to optimize systems and tools. Additionally, you will engage regularly with product engineering teams for code/design reviews and contribute to incident responses, ensuring a smooth development lifecycle.

The Sr. SW Engineer role at Visa Technology & Operations LLC typically requires a strong foundation in software development, with proficiency in programming languages relevant to our stack. Experience with automation tools, understanding design specifications, and familiarity with telemetry analyses are also critical. A collaborative mindset and excellent problem-solving skills are essential to thrive in this role.

Yes, the Sr. SW Engineer position at Visa Technology & Operations LLC may allow for partial telecommuting. We understand the importance of flexible work arrangements and strive for a balance that encourages productivity while supporting work-life harmony.

In the Sr. SW Engineer role at Visa Technology & Operations LLC, you contribute significantly to product development by collaborating with product engineering teams, participating in code reviews, and engaging in incident response activities. Your technical expertise will help refine processes and drive enhancements that align with customer and business objectives.

At Visa Technology & Operations LLC, Sr. SW Engineers are expected to follow stringent coding practices that include developing extensible and maintainable code, adhering to security best practices, and implementing automation solutions to enhance system efficiencies. Continuous improvement and engagement in design reviews foster a culture of high-quality software development.

When answering this question, illustrate specific projects where you successfully made enhancements to software. Discuss the goals of the enhancements, how you approached the task, and the impact they had on both the software and the end-users. Show that you understand the importance of aligning enhancements with customer needs.

In your response, highlight specific security practices you employ, such as code reviews, automated security testing, and staying updated with the latest security trends. Emphasize your commitment to writing secure code right from the design phase and how you integrate security considerations into all stages of development.

Discuss the automation tools you've worked with, providing concrete examples of how you utilized them to improve efficiency. Mention any relevant frameworks, programming languages, and the results achieved through automation, such as reduced errors or improved deployment times.

Express your openness to constructive feedback and your approach to integrating it into your work. Share examples of past experiences where feedback led to improved code quality or team collaboration, emphasizing your ability to adapt and enhance your coding practices.

In your answer, describe how you utilize telemetry data to gain insights into software performance. Explain how this data informs your decisions on improvements, whether it’s optimizing code or refining processes, and the importance of aligning these improvements with business objectives.

Highlight techniques such as regular meetings, clear communication, and using collaborative tools to ensure alignment with product teams. Provide examples of successful cross-functional collaborations and how it led to achieving common goals in software development.

Discuss your approach to prioritizing tasks during on-call rotations, including how you address urgent issues while keeping track of ongoing projects. Emphasize your organizational skills and ability to stay calm under pressure, ensuring system reliability and performance.

Share your methods for assessing current processes, identifying bottlenecks, and proposing actionable solutions. Illustrate your problem-solving skills through past initiatives where your optimizations led to improved team efficiency and software delivery times.

Be prepared to discuss a challenging project, focusing on the obstacles you faced and how you overcame them. Highlight key skills and strategies that demonstrate your technical competence and your ability to adapt to evolving requirements.

In your response, identify emerging technologies or methodologies that you believe will shape software engineering. Discuss how you keep up with industry trends and your readiness to incorporate them into your work to remain competitive and innovative.