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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead SW Engineer - **Company:** Visa Inc. - **Location:** United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $173,100.0 - $276,800.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Distributed Systems, Python (Programming Language), Performance Tuning, Software Deployment, Web Application Frameworks, Spring Cloud, ReactJS, Reliability of Systems, Backend, AngularJS, Kubernetes, Low Latency, Api Design, Restful APIs, Docker, Microservices - **Published:** July 28, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/05a9d826-8994-4a22-ab5e-67cda912798e ## About the Role * 10 or more years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor's Degree, OR * 7 or more years of work experience with an Advanced degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD), OR * 4 years of work experience with a PhD, OR * 13+ years of relevant work experience., * 12+ years of experience building and operating large-scale * distributed systems * Strong experience in Java and/or Python, microservices, and REST APIs * Proven experience designing and delivering cloud-native applications (Kubernetes, Docker, CI/CD) * Strong expertise in system design, scalability, and high-availability architecture * Experience working closely with product and cross-functional partners to deliver complex systems * Exposure to AI-driven systems, intelligent platforms, or agent-based workflows * Familiarity with modern frontend frameworks (React/Angular) is a plus ## Description We are seeking a Lead Software Engineer to drive the architecture, design, and delivery of key platform capabilities within Visa's Intelligent Commerce ecosystem. This role sits at the intersection of platform engineering, APIs, and agent-driven commerce experiences, and focuses on building scalable systems that power merchant integrations and intelligent workflows. You will partner closely with Product and Architecture to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions while providing hands-on leadership to engineering teams. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will lead design decisions, contribute to critical systems, and elevate engineering practices across the team. Essential Function: * Lead the design and development of scalable backend services, APIs, and platform components supporting Intelligent Commerce use cases * Architect and build distributed, low-latency, highly available systems using modern cloud-native technologies * Partner with Product Managers to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions * Drive end-to-end delivery of complex initiatives, from system design through production deployment * Contribute hands-on to coding, system design, debugging, and performance optimization * Apply and evolve microservices architecture patterns, API design standards, and engineering best practices * Improve developer productivity and platform capabilities, including CI/CD, observability, and system reliability * Mentor engineers within the team, helping raise the technical bar and support career growth * Lead cross-team initiatives within the platform and collaborate with partner teams to resolve dependencies and deliver integrated solutions * Identify opportunities for reuse, simplification, and improved system performance and cost efficiency * Support adoption of AI-assisted development tools and workflows to improve engineering velocity and quality This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your hiring manager. Visa requires at least 3 days in office, expectations of these days will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager., * Technical Leadership: Leads system design and delivery of complex, high-impact initiatives * Architecture Depth: Strong experience designing scalable, distributed platform systems * Execution: Drives work from concept through production with accountability and ownership * Collaboration: Partners effectively with product, architecture, and engineering teams * Influence: Guides technical decisions and aligns stakeholders across teams * Mentorship: Develops engineers and elevates overall team capability * AI-Forward Thinking: Leverages modern tooling, including AI-assisted development practices Why This Role * Build next-generation commerce platforms at global scale * Work on agent-based and intelligent systems shaping the future of payments * Directly impact merchant and consumer experiences * Operate in a high-visibility, high-impact engineering environment ## Related Videos - [Watch Tests Go Brrrr! : Getting Started with Cypress in ReactJS](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/282-watch-tests-go-brrrr-getting-started-with-cypress-in-reactjs) - [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [Your next 10x engineer isn't in your city. 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