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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Staff SW Engineer - Backend/DevOps - **Company:** Visa Inc. - **Location:** Bellevue, WA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $131,600.0 - $210,300.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Code Review, Information Systems, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Software Design Patterns, DevOps, Distributed Data Store, Distributed Systems, Fault Tolerance, Interoperability, Python (Programming Language), Enterprise Messaging Systems, NoSQL, Performance Tuning, Secure Coding, Concurrency, Caching, Backend, Containerization, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Api Design, Restful APIs, Data Pipelines, Docker, Microservices - **Published:** June 1, 2026 - **Apply:** https://seeker-sp.worksourcewa.com/jobview/GetJob.aspx?JobID=293451743 ## About the Role Energy and Experience * A growth mindset with enthusiasm for solving complex backend and systems problems. * Experience delivering reliable services in large-scale production environments. Technical Expertise * Strong proficiency in one or more backend languages (e.g., Java, Python, C#, C++). * Experience designing and building RESTful and event-driven APIs. * Solid understanding of distributed systems, concurrency, and fault tolerance. * Experience working with relational and NoSQL databases. * Familiarity with messaging systems, caching, and asynchronous processing. Builder and Problem Solver * Proven ability to build, deploy, and operate scalable backend platforms. * Strong debugging, performance tuning, and troubleshooting skills. Learner * Continuous drive to learn and adopt modern backend and cloud technologies. Partnership * Experience collaborating with Product, QA, DevOps, and Agile teams. * Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and effectively. * Experience collaborating with Product, QA, DevOps, and Agile teams. * Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and effectively., Basic Qualifications*5+ years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor's Degree or at least 2 years of work experience with an Advanced degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 0 years of work experience with a PhD, OR 8+ years of relevant work experience.Preferred Qualifications*6 or more years of work experience with a Bachelors Degree or 4 or more years of relevant experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or up to 3 years of relevant experience with a PhD*Master's degree in Math, Science, Engineering, or Computer Science, Information Systems or related field AND minimum three (3) years of experience in a directly related field.*Bachelor's degree in Math, Science, Engineering, or Computer Science, Information Systems or related field AND minimum five (5) years of experience in a directly related field.*Minimum eight (8) years of directly related experience.*Experience developing enterprise-grade backend platforms and services.*Strong knowledge of API design, service integration, and system interoperability.*Experience working with distributed databases and data pipelines.*Familiarity with microservices, service meshes, and container platforms.*Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines.*Exposure to high-volume transactional systems or fintech platforms.*Understanding of secure development practices and compliance standards.*Experience participating in system design and architecture reviews. ## Description We are looking for a talented, curious, and highly skilledSoftware Engineerwho is passionate about building reliable, scalable, and secure systems. In this role, you will be a senior individual contributor within a cross-functional agile team, responsible for designing, developing, and operating backend services that power Visa's global platforms. You will contribute technical depth, support team execution, and help raise engineering standards through hands-on delivery and mentorship. The Work Itself * Design and develop backend systems that support high-volume, mission-critical platforms serving customers worldwide. * Build scalable, resilient, and secure services aligned with Visa's engineering standards. * Collaborate cross-functionally to create technical designs and implement high-quality solutions. * Actively contribute to product quality, reliability, and performance improvements. * Develop extensible services, APIs, and shared components. * Participate in architecture and design discussions within the product team. * Leverage modern technologies to build next-generation payment, transaction, and real-time processing systems. * Support production systems through monitoring, incident response, and continuous optimization. * Contribute to knowledge sharing and mentorship within the engineering team. Essential Functions * Develop enhancements and modifications to existing backend systems using extensible and maintainable design patterns. * Implement secure, performant, and scalable code that complies with internal standards and regulatory requirements. * Build and maintain automation for testing, deployment, and operational workflows. * Participate in code reviews, design reviews, and technical discussions. * Engage in on-call rotations and incident response activities. * Analyze system telemetry, logs, and metrics to identify improvement opportunities. * Propose and implement targeted improvements in system performance, reliability, and maintainability. * Maintain technical documentation and contribute to operational runbooks. ## Related Videos - [Leveraging Real time data in FSIs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/806-leveraging-real-time-data-in-fsis) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Next Level Enterprise Architecture: Modular, Flexible, Scalable, Multichannel and AI-Ready?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1017-next-level-enterprise-architecture-modular-flexible-scalable-multichannel-and-ai-ready) - [Tomorrow's cloud data platforms - fully managed database-as-a-service (DBaaS)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/254-tomorrow-s-cloud-data-platforms-fully-managed-database-as-a-service-dbaas) - [Migrating half a million users to a new payment service provider](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/730-migrating-half-a-million-users-to-a-new-payment-service-provider) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers) - [7 Most Popular Web Developer Jobs in Europe](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/163-7-most-popular-web-developer-jobs-in-europe) - [What’s the Difference Between Frontend and Backend Development?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/240-what-s-the-difference-between-frontend-and-backend-development) - [Résumé-Driven Development: How IT trends affect the job market for software developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/59-resume-driven-development-how-it-trends-affect-the-job-market-for-software-developers)