Senior Product Engineer (Technical)

Visa; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the payments sector is seeking a technically inclined Product Engineer to join their Solution Validation Growth team. In this role, you will collaborate with technology and product teams to develop innovative solutions, ensuring optimal user experiences through cutting-edge UX technologies. You'll engage in designing proof of concepts, analyzing outputs, and leading discussions with clients. This position offers the opportunity to work on scalable payment processing platforms while fostering strong stakeholder relationships. If you're passionate about technology and eager to make an impact, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in software engineering or 6+ years with an advanced degree.
• Proficiency in building front-end and back-end applications from scratch.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to develop the Validation platform for Sandbox and Production environments.
• Design and develop proof of concepts to validate user interaction flows.

Skills

JavaScript

TypeScript

React

Node.js

REST

SOAP

gRPC

Database Technologies

API Testing

Agile Methodologies

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Software Engineering

Master's Degree in Software Engineering

Tools

Postman

Jira Align

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Company Description

Visa is a world leader in payments and technology, facilitating over 259 billion transactions annually across more than 200 countries, connecting consumers, merchants, financial institutions, and governments. Our mission is to create the most innovative, reliable, and secure payments network, empowering individuals and economies worldwide.

Join us to make an impact with a purpose-driven industry leader and experience Life at Visa.

Job Description

The Solution Validation Growth (SVG) team within Consumer Payments seeks a technically inclined Product Engineer to support our growth and new feature launches. This role reports to the Validation vertical within SVG.

The Senior Product Engineer will:

1. Collaborate with Visa's technology and product teams to understand new initiatives and develop the Validation platform for Sandbox and Production environments.
2. Design and develop proof of concepts to validate user interaction flows based on service blueprints created by UX designers, product managers, and solution architects.
3. Analyze and synthesize proof of concept outputs to generate insights that inform service blueprints.
4. Ensure the user experience aligns with the latest UX technologies, pushing technical boundaries to deliver optimal experiences.
5. Use prototyping as a key step in the design and validation process.
6. Document technical details, including architectural flows and sequence diagrams.
7. Lead technical discussions with clients and partners regarding UX and technical flows.
8. Stay updated on UX technologies and explore their application.
9. Partner with product and design teams to evaluate and validate emerging technologies that enhance UX.
10. Assess Visa and partner integration models to ensure a top-tier developer experience.
11. Serve as a subject matter expert in UX technologies within product, design, and tech teams.
12. Work with engineering teams to develop scalable payment processing platforms.
13. Build strong stakeholder relationships internally and externally.
14. Define product and technical requirements, including detailed user stories for complex features.
15. Coordinate with development and QA teams to ensure specifications meet business needs.
16. Support compliance, security, and quality standards in deliverables.
17. Participate in daily Scrum meetings.

This role may require occasional off-hours work, including evenings and weekends, for client support and post-production validation.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience with a bachelor’s degree or 6+ years with an advanced degree in software engineering or related fields.
• Proficiency in building front-end and back-end applications from scratch.
• Strong coding skills in JavaScript/TypeScript, React, Node.js, or similar technologies.
• Expertise in web service standards (REST, SOAP, gRPC).
• Solid understanding of database technologies.
• Experience in software development lifecycle in web or e-commerce environments.
• Proven ability to develop large-scale, high-availability applications.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with Identity solutions (OAuth, OpenID Connect, SAML, security tokens).
• Knowledge of cryptography and key management.
• Experience with API testing tools like Postman.
• Familiarity with Design Thinking and product management tools like Jira Align.
• Knowledge of project management principles and Agile methodologies.
• Experience in developing roadmaps, writing user stories, and managing product backlogs.
• Client-facing communication skills.
• Curious mindset with data-driven insight skills.
• Ability to adapt priorities and proactively assist others.

Additional Information

Visa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with EEOC guidelines and applicable laws.