Sr. Manager, Software Engineering

Visa; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 162,500 - 260,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

401(k) and FSA/HSA

Paid Time Off

Wellness Program

Job summary

Visa is seeking a Sr. Manager in Software Engineering in Austin, Texas to lead a team responsible for developing technical documentation and overseeing the design and testing of APIs. This hybrid position requires strong collaboration and productivity management skills.

The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in technical evaluations, code review, and implementing emerging technologies. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, including health and wellness programs.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant work experience and a Bachelor's degree, OR 11+ years of relevant work experience.
• Preferred: 9+ years of experience with a Bachelor's or 7+ years with an Advanced Degree.
• Experience in delivering robust solutions in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Review business requirements and develop functional and technical design documentation.
• Design and implement testing procedures for APIs and integration patterns.
• Participate in design reviews to provide input on product designs and schedules.

Skills

API testing

Technical documentation

Team leadership

Code review

Distributed computing

Emerging technologies

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD)

Job description

Job Summary

The Sr. Manager; Software Engineering leads a team responsible for reviewing business requirements and developing functional and technical design documentation. This role oversees the design and implementation of testing procedures for APIs, abstractions, and integration patterns to address distributed computing challenges, including end-to-end and integration testing. The Sr. Manager participates in design reviews, providing input on requirements, product designs, schedules, and potential issues, and works across the team to ensure productivity, predictability, and delivery of high-quality results. The position includes accountability for code review, the team's development and testing activities, as well as participation in proof of concepts and technical evaluations of new technologies. The Sr. Manager is expected to foster a collaborative environment, ensuring the team meets business needs and delivers robust solutions. All roles require digital fluency, including the ability to work with emerging technologies such as Generative AI tools (e.g. ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot) to support everyday work.

Key Responsibilities

• Review business requirements and develop functional and technical design documentation.
• Design and implement testing procedures for APIs, abstractions, and integration patterns, including end-to-end and integration tests.
• Participate in design reviews to provide input on requirements, product designs, schedules, and potential issues.
• Ensure team productivity, predictability, and delivery of high-quality results.
• Review code and maintain accountability for the team's development and testing activities.
• Participate in proof of concepts and technical evaluations of new technologies.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications: 8+ years of relevant work experience and a Bachelors degree, OR 11+ years of relevant work experience.

Preferred Qualifications: 9 or more years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor Degree or 7 or more relevant years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 3 or more years of experience with a PhD.

• Experience in reviewing business requirements and developing technical documentation.
• Experience in designing and implementing testing procedures for APIs and integration patterns.
• Experience in participating in design reviews and providing input on product designs and schedules.
• Experience in leading teams to ensure productivity and high-quality delivery.
• Experience in code review and accountability for development/testing activities.
• Experience in technical evaluations and proof of concepts for new technologies.
• Experience in managing distributed computing challenges.
• Experience in fostering team collaboration and meeting business needs.
• Experience in delivering robust solutions in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in integrating emerging technologies into software engineering practices.

U.S. Applicants Only

Estimated salary range: $162,500.00 to $260,400.00 USD per year (may include potential sales incentive payments). Salary may vary depending on job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, experience, and location. Bonus and equity may be eligible. Comprehensive benefits package includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness Program.

This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your hiring manager.

Work Hours: Varies upon the needs of the department.

Travel Requirements: This position requires travel 5-10% of the time.

Mental/Physical Requirements: This position will be performed in an office setting. The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk, communicate in person and by telephone, frequently operate standard office equipment, such as telephones and computers.

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 the EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.