Software Engineer

Visa
Charing Cross, United Kingdom
4 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Internship / Graduate position
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English

Job location

Remote
Charing Cross, United Kingdom

Tech stack

API
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Software Bug Management
Code Review
Software Debugging
Pair Programming
Secure Coding
Service Design
Software Engineering
Backend
GIT
Containerization
Information Technology
GraphQL
REST
Docker
Go
Microservices

Job description

Were looking for a curious and motivated Associate Backend Engineer to join our Operations UI teaman integral part of our Control-Center platform. This team builds and maintains the tools that enable our customers to serve their own users through day-to-day operations like viewing transactions adjusting account balances and managing cards. Youll be supported by experienced engineers while gaining hands-on experience in a global cloud-first fintech company thats landing major clients and making a real impact.

The Work Itself:

  • Write and maintain GraphQL endpoints that connect our UI to internal APIs enabling key operational features.
  • Collaborate with senior engineers and cross-functional teams to design build and test backend services.
  • Participate in pair programming bug fixing and design discussions to improve service reliability and performance.
  • Learn and apply best practices in microservices architecture cloud-native development and secure coding.
  • Contribute to a platform used by global customers with opportunities to explore new technologies and patterns.
  • Grow your skills in a supportive environment with mentorship and exposure to large-scale systems.

Essential Functions:

  • Demonstrates foundational technical knowledge to understand backend requirements and service design.
  • Applies standard development practices using Golang GraphQL REST and AWS to build scalable services.
  • Collaborates with team members to implement features resolve bugs and improve system performance.
  • Participates in code reviews and testing to ensure quality and maintainability.
  • Documents technical decisions and asks clarifying questions to ensure alignment with team goals.
  • Engages in continuous learning and contributes to a culture of engineering excellence.

Requirements

  • Energy and Experience: A growth mindset and enthusiasm for backend development in cloud environments.
  • Challenge the Status Quo: Willingness to ask questions explore new ideas and improve existing systems.
  • Language Expertise: Exposure to or interest in Golang GraphQL and RESTful APIs.
  • Builder: Ability to write clean maintainable code and contribute to scalable backend services.
  • Learner: Eager to learn microservices AWS and modern development practices.
  • Partnership: Strong collaboration skills and openness to feedback in a team-oriented environment.

This is a remote position. A remote position does not require job duties be performed within proximity of a Visa office location. Remote positions may be required to be present at a Visa office with scheduled notice., Bachelors degree OR 3 years of relevant work experience, Bachelors degree OR 3 years of relevant work experience Bachelors degree in Computer Science Software Engineering or a related field. Basic understanding of backend development principles and RESTful API design. Exposure to or interest in working with Golang GraphQL and AWS. Ability to write clean maintainable code and apply secure coding practices. Willingness to learn and apply debugging tools to resolve issues. Bachelors degree in Computer Science Software Engineering or a related field. Basic understanding of backend development principles and RESTful API design. Exposure to or interest in working with Golang GraphQL and AWS. Ability to write clean maintainable code and apply secure coding practices. Willingness to learn and apply debugging tools to resolve issues. Strong communication and collaboration skills. comfortable working in a team environment. Demonstrated interest in software development through coursework projects or internships. Ability to ask clarifying questions and document requirements for assigned components. Eagerness to participate in code reviews and learn from feedback. Familiarity with microservices architecture and cloud-native development. Experience with Git CI/CD pipelines or containerization tools like Docker. Exposure to telemetry or monitoring tools. Passion for learning and staying current with backend technologies. Strong communication and collaboration skills comfortable working in a team environment. Demonstrated interest in software development through coursework projects or internships. Ability to ask clarifying questions and document requirements for assigned components. Eagerness to participate in code reviews and learn from feedback.

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