Software Engineer - 12 Months Placement Student

Visa; Belfast; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading payments technology company is looking for a Placement Software Engineer for a year-long position from summer 2026 to summer 2027. Candidates must be in their penultimate university year, graduating no earlier than 2028. This role involves developing software solutions, gaining insights into various aspects of product development, and fostering collaboration in an agile team environment.

Qualifications

• Strong academic record expected to achieve a 2:1 or above.
• Passion for software engineering with examples of work outside the core curriculum.
• Experience from previous internships, work experience, or competitions is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Help develop the next generation of Visa enterprise class solutions.
• Gain exposure to the software development lifecycle.
• Work across different product lanes and understand software engineering practices.

Skills

Strong coding ability in Object-oriented languages (Java, C#, C++)

Analytical abilities

Strong communication skills

Education

2:1 or above in Computer Science/Software Engineering or related field

Job description

Company Description

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. Our advanced global processing network, VisaNet, provides secure and reliable payments around the world, and is capable of handling more than 65,000 transaction messages a second. The company's dedication to innovation drives the rapid growth of connected commerce on any device, and fuels the dream of a cashless future for everyone, everywhere. As the world moves from analog to digital, Visa is applying our brand, products, people, network and scale to reshape the future of commerce.

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 2026 to summer 2027. To be eligible, candidates must be in their penultimate year of university, with a graduation date no earlier than 2028.

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

Our ideal candidate will bring:

• 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.