Staff SW Engineer - Devops , CI/CD, Python , Shell

As a Staff SW Engineer at Visa, your main responsibilities will include designing and developing build and deployment pipelines for various products, implementing quality gates, and maintaining diverse environments. You will manage Jenkins pipelines, Docker containers, and Kubernetes while also improving observability frameworks. Additionally, collaborating with different teams to enhance DevOps processes will be critical, alongside mentoring junior engineers and automating infrastructure provisioning.

For the Staff SW Engineer role at Visa, candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree with at least 5 years of relevant experience or equivalent qualifications. Preferred qualifications include 6 years of experience in scripting languages like Python and Shell, strong knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure, and proficiency in tools like Jenkins, Docker, and Kubernetes. A background in an Agile/Scrum environment and strong problem-solving skills are also highly valued.

The hybrid work model for Staff SW Engineers at Visa allows for a blend of remote and in-office work, typically requiring employees to be in the office 2-3 days a week. This model fosters collaboration and innovation while granting the flexibility to work from home on other days, making it easier to balance professional and personal commitments.

A successful Staff SW Engineer at Visa should be well-versed in tools and technologies such as Jenkins for continuous integration, Docker for containerization, and Kubernetes for orchestration. Strong knowledge of scripting languages like Python and Shell, along with cloud platforms including AWS, Azure, and GCP, is essential. Familiarity with version control systems like Git and build management tools like Maven is also important.

At Visa, Staff SW Engineers have numerous opportunities for professional growth, including mentoring junior team members, participating in cross-functional projects, and advancing through training in emerging technologies. The collaborative environment promotes sharing knowledge and skills while contributing to major projects that enhance the company's technology landscape.

When discussing your experience with CI/CD processes, highlight specific examples where you've designed and implemented deployment pipelines. Mention the tools you have used, like Jenkins or Git, alongside the challenges faced and how you overcame them. Show a clear understanding of how CI/CD improves software quality and deployment speed.

Discuss your proficiency in scripting languages such as Python and Shell. Provide examples of projects where you've automated processes or improved system efficiencies using these languages. Highlight how your skills contributed directly to the success of the projects.

Explain your approach to managing containers using Kubernetes. Discuss how you've leveraged Kubernetes for orchestration, scaling, and maintaining the desired state of application containers. Share any specific challenges you faced and the strategies you employed to ensure smooth deployments.

Describe your methods to implement observability in products. Discuss the tools you’ve used for monitoring, logging, and tracing applications. Explain how maintaining observability helps you identify performance issues early and optimize system reliability.

Share a specific project where you successfully improved development efficiencies. Focus on the methods you implemented, such as automation of repetitive tasks, optimizing deployment processes, or providing tools that enhanced team collaboration, and the measurable impact this had on project timelines or quality.

In a hybrid work environment, emphasize the importance of clear communication and regular check-ins with your team members. Share strategies you utilize to foster collaboration, such as using project management tools, facilitating virtual meetings, and maintaining an open channel for ideas and feedback.

Discuss your experience with cloud platforms, detailing specific services you've used and how they relate to your previous projects. Highlight how you utilized these platforms for deployment, infrastructure management, and cost optimization.

Share an instance where you identified an opportunity to improve a process or system. Discuss the reason behind your proposal and the steps you took to advocate for change, leading to a successful implementation that benefited the team or organization.

Explain your approach to implementing quality gates, detailing the criteria you set and the tools you use to enforce them. Highlight your experience in consistently maintaining high-quality standards even as you accelerate the development life cycle.

Describe your mentoring approach, focusing on how you provide guidance and support to junior engineers. Highlight specific strategies, such as conducting training sessions, reviewing their work, and providing constructive feedback to help them grow in their roles.