Lead SW Engineer
Core
Lead the architecture, design, and delivery of scalable backend services, APIs, and platform components for Visa's Intelligent Commerce ecosystem, focusing on merchant integrations and intelligent workflows.
Role type
Senior IC Lead Software Engineer (Platform & API) (via careerplan.io/jobs/REF082101W-lead-sw-engineer-at-visa)
Builds
Distributed, low-latency, highly available cloud-native systems and microservices for payments and commerce
Domain
Fintech / Payments / Intelligent Commerce
Required skills
System design, distributed systems, microservices, API design, cloud-native architecture, CI/CD, observability, performance optimization, technical leadership, mentorship
Preferred skills
Java, Python, Kubernetes, Docker, AI-driven systems, agent-based workflows, frontend frameworks (React/Angular)
Technologies
Java, Python, Kubernetes, Docker, React, Angular
Responsibilities
Lead design and development of scalable backend services and APIs; Architect distributed, low-latency systems; Partner with Product Managers to translate requirements; Drive end-to-end delivery of complex initiatives; Contribute hands-on to coding and debugging; Mentor engineers and elevate team capability; Lead cross-team initiatives and resolve dependencies
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities