Register Your Interest - Software Engineer Placement 2027 (Belfast)

Visa; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Visa is offering a paid placement year for a Software Engineer in Belfast, running from summer 2027 to summer 2028. You must be in your penultimate year with a graduation date in summer 2029. You will join a collaborative team building solutions used by millions, gaining exposure to the full software development lifecycle.

You will work in an Agile environment with Test Driven Development and access to GEN AI tooling to accelerate learning and impact during the placement.

Qualifications

• A strong academic record with a 2:1 or above in Computer Science/Software Engineering or related field, graduating no earlier than 2028.
• Strong coding ability in object‑oriented languages such as Java, C# or C++.
• Passion for software engineering; examples of work outside core curriculum are a plus.
• Desire to understand and leverage new tools and technologies and evolve learning.
• Analytical abilities, including the ability to translate and communicate technical requirements.

Responsibilities

• Help develop the next generation of Visa enterprise class solutions for our global client base.
• Gain first hand exposure to the multiple facets of the software development lifecycle.
• Work across different product lanes and use GEN AI tooling to be bolder, faster and smarter.
• Work within an Agile environment embracing TDD and CI/CD.
• Grow knowledge through Visa’s progressive technical community.

Skills

Java

C#

C++

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

2:1 or above in Computer Science/Software Engineering

Tools

GEN AI tooling

Job description

At Visa, your individuality fits right in. Working here gives you an opportunity to impact the world, invest in your career growth, and be part of an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are a global team of disruptors, trailblazers, innovators and risk-takers who are helping drive economic growth in even the most remote parts of the world, creatively moving the industry forward, and doing meaningful work that brings financial literacy and digital commerce to millions of unbanked and underserved consumers.

You're an Individual. We're the team for you. Together, let's transform the way the world pays.

Job Description

As a Placement Software Engineer within Visa, you will be joining a highly collaborative, forward-thinking team of technologists who are building solutions to be used by millions of people across the globe. Our knowledgeable team are committed to leveraging your talent and ambition to ensure you realize your maximum potential. We don’t expect you to know everything; we favour attitude and ability over experience. You will be involved in stimulating work every day, challenging your technical abilities and gaining an appreciation of the whole product development life cycle.

We are offering a placement year position for a Software Engineer, running from summer 2027 to summer 2028. To be eligible, candidates must be in their penultimate year of university, with a graduation date of summer 2029.

As a Placement Software Engineer in Visa, you will:

• Help develop the next generation of Visa enterprise class solutions for our global client base.
• Gain first hand exposure to the multiple facets of the software development lifecycle.
• Have the opportunity to work across different product lanes gaining an insight and appreciation into software engineering practices, technologies and product complexities. Have access to a range of GEN AI tooling that will enable you to be bolder, faster and smarter.
• Work within an Agile environment who embraces Test Driven development, Continuous Integration and Development
• Grow your knowledge and understanding of software engineering through Visa’s progressive technical community.

Qualifications

• A strong academic record, having achieved or expect to receive a 2:1 or above in Computer Science/Software Engineering or related field, graduating no earlier than 2028.
• Strong coding ability within Object oriented languages such as Java, C# or C++
• An undeniable passion for the software engineering discipline; examples of work you have completed outside of the core curriculum is a plus.
• A strong desire to understand and leverage new tools and technologies and evolve their learning of the discipline.
• Analytical abilities, including the ability to translate and communicate technical requirements.

  Qualifications

  • A strong academic record, having achieved or expect to receive a 2:1 or above in Computer Science/Software Engineering or related field, graduating no earlier than 2028.
  • Strong coding ability within Object oriented languages such as Java, C# or C++
  • An undeniable passion for the software engineering discipline; examples of work you have completed outside of the core curriculum is a plus.
  • A strong desire to understand and leverage new tools and technologies and evolve their learning of the discipline.
  • Analytical abilities, including the ability to translate and communicate technical requirements.
  • Strong communication skills and welcomes the opportunity to collaborate in a tight knit, agile team-oriented group.
  • Demonstrated software engineering experience from previous internship, work experience, coding competitions, or publications is a plus.

  Additional Information

  All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

  Deadline: Ongoing

  Job Type:

  Placement (10 Months+)

  Job Roles:

  Computer Science

  Software Engineering

  Locations:

  Belfast

  About Visa

  As the world’s leader in digital payments technology, Visa’s mission is to connect the world through the most creative, reliable and secure payment network - enabling individuals, businesses, and economies to thrive. Together, let’s transform the way the world pays.

  This score is based on honest feedback written by students who’ve worked at Visa.