Staff Software Test Engineer (Hybrid/Onsite)

Visa Inc.; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 112,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

Visa Inc. is seeking a Staff Software Test Engineer for a hybrid role in Austin. In this position, you will ensure quality by developing QA processes, coaching on best practices, and integrating solutions in cloud-native architectures. Ideal candidates will have strong coding skills in Java or Ruby and experience with CI/CD in microservices environments.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Wellness Programs

Qualifications

• 5+ years relevant experience or 2 years with an Advanced degree.
• 6+ years preferred for Bachelor's Degree; strong API testing skills.
• Background in FinTech or Payments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Designing, developing, and maintaining QA solutions.
• Integrating testing into CI/CD pipelines and driving continuous improvement.
• Collaborating with stakeholders to define acceptance criteria.

Skills

Java

Ruby

CI/CD

Containerisation

AWS

Microservices

Agile

Kubernetes

API testing

Datadog

Education

Bachelor's Degree

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

PhD

Tools

Docker

Wiremock

Pact/Pactflow

Kafka

Job description

Staff Software Test Engineer (Hybrid/Onsite)

The Senior SDET role is an ambassador of quality. You’ll be joining one of our Agile Product squads, which consist of a Software Engineering Manager, Software Engineers, and fellow SDETs, reporting into a Tribe QA Engineering Manager. You will play a key role in ensuring the team delivers efficient, effective, and scalable solutions for a wide range of problems. Your responsibilities include designing, developing, building, and maintaining QA solutions and processes, as well as coaching the team on QA best practices.

Essential Functions

• Strong coding ability in Java and/or Ruby
• Strong knowledge of CI/CD tools such as Jenkins or GitLab CI
• Experience integrating testing at various levels into CI/CD pipelines
• Understanding of agile methods, BDD, ATDD, and TDD
• Knowledge of Containerisation tools like Docker
• Experience with AWS (public cloud)
• Knowledge of Datadog
• Experience in delivering high-quality solutions in microservices environments and cloud-native architectures
• Designing and evolving test architecture for large-scale cloud solutions
• Driving positive change towards Continuous Testing, DevOps, and Agile practices
• Ability to challenge the status quo
• Collaborating closely with technical and non-technical stakeholders to determine acceptance criteria
• Making tactical and strategic decisions based on incomplete or ambiguous information
• Technical analysis of problems and solutions, leading discussions with stakeholders
• Experience with contract testing, ideally with Pact/Pactflow
• Knowledge of Kubernetes (EKS)
• Experience with mocking tools such as Wiremock
• Background in FinTech, Payments, or Financial Services is preferred

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

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor's Degree, or
• At least 2 years with an Advanced degree (e.g., Masters, MBA, JD, MD), or
• 0 years with a PhD, OR
• 8+ years of relevant work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• 6+ years of work experience with a Bachelor's Degree, or
• 4+ years with an Advanced Degree, or
• Up to 3 years of relevant experience with a PhD
• Strong API testing skills, ideally in Java
• Experience with AWS, Docker, Kubernetes (EKS), Datadog, Wiremock, Pact/Pactflow, Kafka

Work Hours: Varies based on department needs.

Travel Requirements: 5-10% of the time.

Mental/Physical Requirements: Office setting, sitting, standing, communication, operating office equipment.

Visa is an EEO Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. Criminal histories will be considered in accordance with EEOC guidelines and local laws.

U.S. Applicants Only: Estimated salary range is $112,100 to $162,600 per year, potentially including sales incentives, bonuses, and equity. Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness Programs.