Junior Back-end Software Engineer (Java, Docker, Kubernetes)

Visa Inc.; Warszawa; Hybrid; EUR 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Junior Back-end Software Engineer and be part of a dynamic team that shapes the future of payment technology. In this hybrid role, you'll design and develop robust systems that impact millions globally. Work with innovative tools like Java, Docker, and Kubernetes while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver cutting-edge solutions. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your skills in a supportive environment, tackle complex challenges, and contribute to a mission that enhances global commerce. If you're passionate about technology and eager to learn, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 3+ years of relevant work experience required.
• Basic knowledge of Java, algorithms, and data structures preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain efficient, reusable Java code.
• Collaborate with teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Ensure performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.

Skills

Java

Spring (Boot)

Hibernate

RESTful services

Docker

Kubernetes

Istio

Problem-solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

3+ years of relevant work experience

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Istio

Job description

Junior Back-end Software Engineer (Java, Docker, Kubernetes)

Visa’s Technology Organizationis a community of problem solvers and innovators reshaping the future of commerce. We operate the world’s most sophisticated processing networks, capable of handling more than 65,000 secure transactions per second across 80 million merchants, 15,000 financial institutions, and billions of everyday people. While working with us, you’ll tackle complex distributed systems and solve massive scale problems centered on new payment flows, business and data solutions, cybersecurity, and B2C platforms.

The Opportunity:

We are seeking multiple talented, curious, and energetic Software Engineers who embrace solving complex challenges on a global scale. As a Visa Software Engineer, you will be an integral part of a cross-functional development team, inventing, designing, building, and testing software products that reach a truly global customer base. While building components of cutting-edge payment technology, you will see your efforts shape the digital future of monetary transactions.

The Work Itself:

• Design code and systems that touch 40% of the world’s population while influencing Visa’s internal standards for scalability, security, and reusability.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to create design artifacts and develop best-in-class software solutions for multiple Visa technical offerings.
• Actively contribute to product quality improvements, value-added service technology, and new business flows in diverse agile squads.
• Develop robust and scalable products intended for a myriad of customers, including end-user merchants, B2B, and business-to-government solutions.
• Leverage innovative technologies to build the next generation of Payment Services, Transaction Platforms, Real-Time Payments, and Buy Now Pay Later Technology.
• Make a difference on a global or local scale through mentorship and continued learning opportunities.

Essential Functions:

• Assist in designing, developing, and maintaining efficient, reusable, and reliable Java code.
• Gain experience with Spring (Boot) and Hibernate frameworks.
• Learn to develop and maintain RESTful services.
• Work with Docker, Kubernetes, and Istio for containerization, orchestration, and service mesh.
• Provide relevant knowledge on the development of technical documentation of solutions and follow best practices in technical documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Ensure the best possible performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.
• Develop code that complies with secure coding guidelines and Visa Key Controls.

The Skills You Bring:

• Enthusiasm: A growth mindset that is curious and passionate about technologies and enjoys challenging projects on a global scale.
• Challenge the Status Quo: Comfort in pushing the boundaries, ‘hacking’ beyond traditional solutions.
• Learner: Constant drive to learn new technologies such as Kubernetes, Docker, Istio, etc.
• Can-do Attitude: Have a ‘can-do’ attitude and act proactively rather than reactively.

This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in office 60% will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager.

Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree, OR 3+ years of relevant work experience

Preferred Qualifications
Associate: 2 or more years of work experience
• Basic knowledge of Java, algorithms, and data structures
• Interest in Docker, Kubernetes, and Istio
• Understanding of fundamental design principles behind a scalable application
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication and team collaboration skills

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.