Software Engineer

Visa; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fintech company is seeking an Associate Backend Engineer to join their Operations UI team. This fully remote role involves writing GraphQL endpoints, collaborating on backend services, and participating in code reviews. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor’s in Computer Science or relevant experience, along with a passion for backend technologies like Golang, GraphQL, and AWS. The company values mentorship and provides a supportive environment for growth.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of backend development principles and RESTful API design.
• Ability to write clean, maintainable code and apply secure coding practices.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Write and maintain GraphQL endpoints that connect UI to internal APIs.
• Collaborate to design, build, and test backend services.
• Participate in code reviews and testing to ensure quality.

Skills

Golang

GraphQL

AWS

RESTful API design

Debugging tools

Git

CI/CD pipelines

Docker

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

3 years of relevant work experience

Job description

We’re looking for a curious and motivated Associate Backend Engineer to join our Operations UI team and be an integral part of our Control‑Center platform. This team builds and maintains the tools that enable our customers to serve their own users through day‑to‑day operations like viewing transactions, adjusting account balances, and managing cards. You’ll be supported by experienced engineers while gaining hands‑on experience in a global, cloud‑first fintech company that’s landing major clients and making a real impact.

Responsibilities

• Write and maintain GraphQL endpoints that connect our UI to internal APIs, enabling key operational features.
• Collaborate with senior engineers and cross‑functional teams to design, build, and test backend services.
• Participate in pair programming, bug fixing, and design discussions to improve service reliability and performance.
• Learn and apply best practices in microservices architecture, cloud‑native development, and secure coding.
• Contribute to a platform used by global customers with opportunities to explore new technologies and patterns.
• Grow your skills in a supportive environment with mentorship and exposure to large‑scale systems.

Essential Functions

• Demonstrate foundational technical knowledge to understand backend requirements and service design.
• Apply standard development practices using Golang, GraphQL, REST, and AWS to build scalable services.
• Collaborate with team members to implement features, resolve bugs, and improve system performance.
• Participate in code reviews and testing to ensure quality and maintainability.
• Document technical decisions and ask clarifying questions to ensure alignment with team goals.
• Engage in continuous learning and contribute to a culture of engineering excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field **or** 3 years of relevant work experience.
• Basic understanding of backend development principles and RESTful API design.
• Exposure to or interest in Golang, GraphQL, and AWS.
• Ability to write clean, maintainable code and apply secure coding practices.
• Willingness to learn and apply debugging tools to resolve issues.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills; comfortable working in a team environment.
• Demonstrated interest in software development through coursework, projects, or internships.
• Ability to ask clarifying questions and document requirements for assigned components.
• Eagerness to participate in code reviews and learn from feedback.
• Familiarity with microservices architecture and cloud‑native development.
• Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, or containerization tools such as Docker.
• Exposure to telemetry or monitoring tools.
• Passion for learning and staying current with backend technologies.

Remote Work

• This is a remote position. Remote positions may not require job duties to be performed within proximity of a Visa office location and may require presence at a Visa office with scheduled notice.