Sr. SW Test Engineer (Senior Software Builder and AI Automation Engineer)

PowerToFly; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Visa is seeking an experienced professional to architect and engineer AI-enhanced automation across software systems. You will build scalable frameworks for CI/CD, perform AI-assisted root-cause analysis, and collaborate closely with product and engineering teams to deliver high-performance, AI-augmented software solutions.

The role requires strong leadership in automation, quality assurance, and mentorship, with a commitment to evolving testing practices and modernizing the SDLC.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant work experience and a Bachelor's degree, OR 8+ years of relevant work experience.
• Experience in developing and executing software test plans.
• Experience in mentoring and guiding junior testers.
• Experience in applying testing best practices to non-functional requirements.

Responsibilities

• Architect and engineer complex software systems with AI-driven automation.
• Design reusable AI-enhanced automated test frameworks for CI/CD and predictive testing.
• Deliver actionable, AI-assisted root-cause analysis to stop bugs early.
• Partner with engineering teams to architect resilient, optimized solutions.
• Embed intelligent automation into the Agile Software Development Life Cycle.
• Develop tools to boost system reliability and performance using AI approaches.
• Co-engineer with developers to improve testability and integrate AI coding assistants.
• Lead innovation to replace legacy processes with AI and automation across products.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Curiosity & vision

Engineering creativity

Strategic execution

Collaborative communication

User-centric mindset

Drive for excellence

Quality obsession

Tech evangelism

Technical leadership

Mentorship & coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

About Us

Visa is a world leader in payments technology, facilitating transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories, dedicated to uplifting everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid.

At Visa, you'll have the opportunity to create impact at scale — tackling meaningful challenges, growing your skills and seeing your contributions impact lives around the world.

Join Visa and do work that matters – to you, to your community, and to the world. Progress starts with you.

Job Description

What You Will Do:

• Architect and Engineer:Decipher complex software systems to build robust, scalable applications, while crafting and executing intelligent, AI-driven automation strategies.
• Build Next-Gen Frameworks:Design and develop reusable, AI-enhanced automated test frameworks to drive continuous integration, continuous delivery (CI/CD), and predictive regression testing.
• Data-Driven Diagnostics:Deliver actionable insights through robust, AI-assisted root-cause analysis and predictive issue resolution to stop bugs before they reach production.
• Proactive Problem Solving:Partner closely with engineering teams to architect resilient solutions and proactively troubleshoot systemic bottlenecks.
• Modernize the SDLC:Embed intelligent automation and AI-driven acceptance workflows seamlessly into the Agile Software Development Life Cycle.
• Maximize System Reliability:Boost system coverage and performance by developing custom automation tools and utilizing Generative AI methodologies in partnership with the team.
• Cross-Functional Synergy:Act as a strategic liaison across Product Management, Project Management, Software Development, and Quality Engineering to ensure the delivery of high-performance, AI-augmented software products.
• Co-Engineering:Co-engineer with developers to build in-house automation tools, enhance code testability, and integrate AI coding assistants into the daily workflow.
• Champion Innovation:Challenge the status quo by identifying opportunities to replace legacy processes with cutting-edge AI, machine learning, and automation technologies across the product line.

What You Bring to the Table:

• Systematic & Analytical:Your attention to detail and research skills are unmatched, especially when evaluating systems, data sets, or AI model outputs.
• Curiosity & Vision:You seek clarity in requirements and constantly ask how modern tech and automation can solve the 'why' behind tasks.
• Engineering Creativity:You can seamlessly transform a list of business needs into innovative software and automated solutions.
• Strategic Execution:You see the big picture, aligning AI and automation initiatives with overarching business goals while staying on task.
• Collaborative Communication:You possess excellent interpersonal skills and can bridge the gap between complex engineering concepts and practical team application.
• User-Centric Enthusiasm:Your passion is understanding people and utilizing technology to deliver superior products and services.
• Drive for Excellence:You have a strong work ethic and strive for technical and operational excellence in all your builds.
• Quality Obsession:You have an unwavering passion for building highly efficient, fail-safe systems.
• Tech Evangelism:You are comfortable leading meetings, championing AI/automation adoption, and translating technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
• Technical Leadership:You have a proven track record as a technical lead, guiding architecture, automation, and AI strategies.
• Mentorship & Coaching:You are the go-to person for upskilling and enabling your team members in modern development, automation, and AI practices.

Visa requires at least 3 days in office, expectations of these days will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant work experience and a Bachelors degree, OR 8+ years of relevant work experience

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or more than 3 years of work experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD)
• 5+ years of relevant work experience and a Bachelor's degree.
• Experience in developing and executing software test plans.
• Experience in analyzing and writing test standards and procedures.
• Experience in maintaining documentation of test results.
• Experience in analyzing test results and recommending corrective action.
• Experience in applying testing best practices to non-functional requirements.
• Experience in creating and reviewing test artifacts.
• Experience in mentoring and guiding junior testers.
• Experience in identifying and recommending process improvements.
• Experience in sharing reusable test assets across teams.Experience in conducting test case and automation reviews for peers.
• Experience in proactively seeking knowledge of other domains within scope of work.
• Experience in understanding system interdependencies (e.g. upstream, downstream).
• Experience in conceptual estimation and sizing at the component level.

Visa is an EEO Employer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.