Lead Software Engineer Debit

About Us
Visa is a world leader in payments technology, facilitating transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories, dedicated to uplifting everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid.

At Visa, you'll have the opportunity to create impact at scale — tackling meaningful challenges, growing your skills and seeing your contributions impact lives around the world.

Join Visa and do work that matters – to you, to your community, and to the world. Progress starts with you.

Visa will accept applications for this role until at least 07-31-2026

Job Description

Job Summary
The Sr. Staff SW Engineer is responsible for solving complex problems and identifying innovative solutions across a broad technical landscape. This role requires rapid learning of both technical and business aspects to work independently with minimal guidance. As a Senior Staff Software Engineer, you will help design, build and test enhancements to the Connex Advantage software on the HP NonStop Platform. You will be taking leadership roles working on multiple projects and work as an integral part of a cross-functional development team. This collaborative, team-based role will require a close working relationship with Product owners, Software Architects, Quality Assurance, Technical Writers, UI Designers and other Software Engineers.

The Sr. Staff SW Engineer must demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills, effective time management, and the ability to collaborate and communicate with team members. The role requires flexibility to switch tasks based on team needs and a proactive approach to adding value.
All roles require digital fluency, including the ability to work with emerging technologies such as Generative AI tools (e.g. ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot) to support everyday work.
Key Responsibilities:

• Design, build or maintain HP NonStop servers, using C, TAL and TACL
• Build partnerships with Product Management to ensure that the products being built deliver real value
• Code to design specifications
• Identify problems uncovered by testing or customer feedback and correct problems
• Evaluate code to ensure it is valid, meets industry standards and is compatible with devices and/or operating systems
• Confer with management or development teams to prioritize needs, resolve conflicts, and help choose solutions
• Develop or validate test routines and schedules to ensure that test cases mimic external interfaces
• Coach and mentor junior team members and help them grow professionally

Visa requires at least 3 days in office, expectations of these days will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

10+ years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or at least 7 years of work experience with an Advanced degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 4 years of work experience with a PhD, OR 13+ years of relevant work experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

12 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or 8-10 years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 6+ years of work experience with a PhD

Degree in computer science or equivalent training required

Experience in designing and developing test plans, test cases, and test automation frameworks.

Experience in analyzing and reporting test results to technical teams.

Experience in collaborating with cross-functional teams to resolve technical issues.

Experience in implementing standard processes, tools, and metrics for project delivery.

Experience in maintaining test environments and supporting daily engineering activities.

10 - 15 years related experience working on Connex/Efunds software required

In depth knowledge of HP NonStop and Guardian OS required

Strong knowledge of Connex Architecture

Proven experience as a Connex developer or similar roles

Proficiency in Programming languages TAL, C, COBOL, SCOBOL and TACL on the HP NonStop platform

Expertise in HP Nonstop tools like FUP, SCUP, Peruse, Inspect, Spoolcom, Pathway, Enform, DDL, Guardian Procedure calls, TCP/IP programing, TMF

Good understanding of ISO8583 message formats

Proven experience as a technical leader with ability to understand requirements independently and architect, design and build the solution

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, customer service and interpersonal skills required

Ability to work independently and manage one’s time

Experience in evaluating and adopting emerging technologies.

Experience in conducting proof-of-concept (POC) evaluations for new tools and technologies.

U.S. Applicants Only

The estimated salary range for this position is $163,500.00 to $ 261,500.00 USD per year, which may include potential sales incentive payments (if applicable). Salary may vary depending on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this position may be eligible for bonus and equity.Visa has a comprehensive benefits package for which this position may be eligible that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness Program.

Work Hours

Varies upon the needs of the department.

Travel Requirements

This position requires travel 5-10% of the time.

Mental/Physical Requirements

This position will be performed in an office setting. The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk, communicate in person and by telephone, frequently operate standard office equipment, such as telephones and computers.

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 protect veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.