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As a Staff Software Engineer at Visa Technology & Operations LLC, you'll be responsible for implementing web applications and services using big data technologies, designing, developing, and unit testing applications in line with high-quality development principles. You'll work with various stakeholders, including project managers and product owners, to ensure that business requirements are met on time and within budget while adhering to established coding standards.

To qualify for the Staff Software Engineer role at Visa Technology & Operations LLC, applicants need a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, along with a minimum of 8 years of progressive, post-baccalaureate experience in software engineering or a related role. Strong technical skills in big data technologies, application security, and integration are essential.

Yes, Visa Technology & Operations LLC offers partial telecommuting options for the Staff Software Engineer position. This flexibility allows you to balance your professional responsibilities while enjoying your personal life, making it easier to work from the comfort of your home for part of the week.

In the Staff Software Engineer position at Visa Technology & Operations LLC, you will utilize cutting-edge big data technologies, develop security and integration components, and work with various programming languages and tools to deliver innovative software solutions. Keeping updated with the latest technology trends is essential for success in this role.

Collaboration is key at Visa Technology & Operations LLC for a Staff Software Engineer. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including architects, systems analysts, project managers, and other developers. This teamwork ensures that business requirements are successfully implemented, leveraging everyone’s expertise to develop cohesive and effective software solutions.

In your response, focus on the project’s objectives, the challenges you faced, and the technologies you employed. Highlight your problem-solving skills and the collaborative efforts with your team to overcome obstacles and deliver the project successfully.

Discuss the importance of adhering to coding standards, conducting thorough unit testing, and engaging in code reviews. Mention any tools you use for automated testing and how you implement feedback to enhance the code quality.

Mention specific big data technologies you’ve used, such as Hadoop, Spark, or others. Explain your role in utilizing these technologies for projects, focusing on how they contributed to the performance and scalability of the applications you developed.

Explain your strategies for prioritizing tasks, such as using project management tools or methodologies like Agile. Provide examples of how you've handled competing priorities and ensured timely delivery of project milestones.

Share your systematic approach to debugging, including the tools and techniques you utilize to identify issues. Provide a specific example of a time when your troubleshooting skills led to a successful resolution.

Emphasize your communication skills and teamwork. Describe a project where collaboration was critical, detailing your contributions and how you worked with team members from different disciplines to achieve a common goal.

Discuss various security best practices you adhere to, such as data encryption, secure coding practices, and regular security reviews. Provide examples of how you've implemented security features in previous projects to protect user data.

Share your experience integrating various applications, outlining the tools and methodologies you used. Provide an example of a successful integration project and the benefits it brought to the overall system.

Discuss your commitment to professional growth, such as attending workshops, following industry news, or participating in coding communities. Highlight any initiatives you've taken to stay current and improve your skills as a Staff Software Engineer.

Share your insights about emerging technologies and trends, such as AI, cloud computing, or DevOps. Discuss how you see these trends influencing software engineering practices and your willingness to adapt and learn new methodologies.