Staff SW Engineer

Software Development/Engineering
Full-time
Date : Feb 20, 2026
Location: Bellevue, WA
Job #: REF97134L
Job Type: Full-time

Job Description And Responsibilities

Visa U.S.A. Inc., a Visa Inc. company, needs a Staff SW Engineer (multiple openings) in Bellevue, WA to:

• Architect, design, develop, test, document, and implement complex software applications and microservices using Java, Spring Boot, Kafka, and MySQL.
• Evaluate and introduce technology tools and processes to enable the development of innovative products and solutions, improving operational efficiency and embracing new business opportunities.
• Use generative AI in the development lifecycle to enhance automation, code generation, problem-solving, and process optimization.
• Develop and implement unified control center and monitoring tools to measure, monitor, and report on platform health, data availability, capacity, and utilization trends.
• Perform business and technical analysis, code reviews, and unit testing to ensure quality and compliance with development requirements.
• Design, develop, and implement modifications and corrections to existing software, including developing debugging routines and fixing bugs in codebases.
• Develop and optimize database queries and author procedures for large project deployments.
• Apply appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the secured software development life cycle (SSDLC) to support engineering applications and products.
• Participate in cross-functional teams, collaborating with architects, systems analysts, project managers, QA, and other developers to implement business requirements using the latest tools and technologies.
• Ensure on-time delivery of projects, production support plans, and knowledge transfer for long-term maintainability of upgrades, enhancements, and deployments.
• Mentor junior developers and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, scalability, and high performance in software solutions.
• Produce technical documentation for new development, system enhancements, and production support.
• Monitor platform health, generate performance reports, and drive continuous improvements.
• Position reports to the Bellevue, Washington office and may allow for partial telecommuting.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

Employer will accept a Master’s degree in In Math, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a closely related field and 3 years of experience in the job offered or in a Staff SW Engineer-related occupation.

Alternatively, the employer will accept Bachelor's degree In Math, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a closely related field and 6 years of experience in the job offered or in a Staff SW Engineer-related occupation.

Position requires experience in the following:

• Java, J2EE, JDBC, JMS, Spring, Hibernate, JMX, or MBeans
• C#, XML, SQL, PL/SQL, Objective C, C, C++, Python, or Ruby
• HTML, ReactJS, Redux, AngularJS, CSS, or JavaScript
• Mac, Linux, Windows, or CentOS
• WebSphere, Apache, Tomcat, Weblogic, or SOA integrations
• Docker, Kubernetes, Vert.x, GitHub, Oracle Server, or Spring Boot
• Apache Cassandra, NoSQL, MongoDB, Oracle PL/SQL, or Teradata Database
• SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle)
• Object Oriented Programming and Distributed Systems
• Using Kafka for event-driven architecture
• Gen AI
• Secure software development lifecycle / security assessments

Additional Information

Worksite: Bellevue, WA
This is a hybrid position. Hybrid employees can alternate time between both remote and office. Employees in hybrid roles are expected to work from the office 2-3 set days a week (determined by leadership/site), with a general guidepost of being in the office 50% or more of the time based on business needs.

Travel Requirements: This position does not require travel
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 EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.

U.S. APPLICANTS ONLY: The estimated salary for this position is $212,202.00 USD per year, which may include potential sales incentive payments (if applicable). Salary may vary depending on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this position may be eligible for bonus and equity. Visa has a comprehensive benefits package for which this position may be eligible that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401 (k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness Program.