Staff SW Engineer

Location: Atlanta, GA
Job #: REF97275L
Job Type: Full-time
Date: Apr 01, 2026

Job Description And Responsibilities

Visa Technology & Operations LLC, a Visa Inc. company, needs a Staff SW Engineer (multiple openings) in Atlanta, GA to:

• Partner with business stakeholders, architects, and development teams to define system objectives and design integrated solutions for high-volume financial transactions.
• Analyze and optimize legacy mainframe applications (COBOL, JCL, DB2) to improve performance and reliability using tools like BlueZone, Endevor, and SDSF.
• Design, develop, and maintain scalable batch applications supporting authorization processes, ensuring modularity and maintainability.
• Provide production support and on-call coverage for critical systems, resolving job failures and database issues within defined SLAs.
• Translate business requirements into detailed technical specifications using JIRA, including flow diagrams and database logic.
• Develop and tune SQL/DB2 queries for large-scale data processing and reporting using SPUFI, QMF, and DataGrip.
• Implement secure data integration between mainframe and distributed systems via NDM and FTP, ensuring data accuracy and consistency.
• Automate and re-engineer batch processes using ESP and Control-M to enhance performance and reduce runtime.
• Investigate and resolve production incidents via JIRA and ServiceNow, performing root-cause analysis and coordinating fixes.
• Participate in JAD sessions and technical workshops to align solutions with enterprise architecture standards.
• Execute full SDLC activities within Waterfall methodology, including design, coding, testing, deployment, and post-release support.
• Lead SIT and coordinate UAT to validate application functionality and compliance before release.
• Manage deployment and release processes, ensuring build integrity and post-release validation.
• Conduct code and design reviews to ensure adherence to engineering standards and best practices.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation for design, configuration, and operational procedures to support compliance and audit readiness.
• Collaborate across business, QA, infrastructure, and operations teams to ensure production readiness and effective communication.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Employer will accept a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, and 5 years of progressive, post-baccalaureate experience in job offered or in a software engineering-related occupation.
• Position requires experience in the following:

1. Mainframe technologies, including COBOL, JCL, and DB2 for developing and maintaining batch and online business applications.
2. Utilize debugging and quality assurance tools, including XPEDITER, Fault Analyzer, and File Manager, for program design, testing, defect identification, and issue resolution.
3. Source code management and configuration tools, including Endevor and ChangeMan.
4. Job scheduling and workload automation tools, such as ESP Workload Automation, CA-7, and Control-M.
5. Database and data analysis tools, including SPUFI, QMF, TOAD, and DataGrip.
6. File transfer and connectivity solutions such as NDM (Connect:Direct) and FTP processes.
7. Reporting and utility programs, including DFSORT, ICETOOL, IEBGENER, and IDCAMS.
8. System and performance monitoring tools, such as SDSF and SAR.
9. Terminal emulation and access tools, including BlueZone, Attachmate, and ISPF.
10. Incident management and ticketing systems, such as ServiceNow, JIRA, and Rational Team Concert (RTC).
11. Testing and quality assurance tools, including XPEDITER, Fault Analyzer, and File Manager.
12. Release and deployment management tools, such as Endevor and ChangeMan.
13. Project methodologies, including Agile and the Waterfall model.
14. Collaboration and documentation tools, such as Confluence, Microsoft Teams, and SharePoint.

Additional Information

Worksite: Atlanta, GA
This is a hybrid position. Hybrid employees can alternate time between both remote and office, expected to work from the office 2-3 set days a week.
Travel Requirements: This position does not require travel.
Mental/Physical Requirements: This position will be performed in an office setting.

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.

U.S. APPLICANTS ONLY: The estimated salary range for this position is $152,131.00 to $198,600.00 USD per year. Salary may vary depending on job-related factors. In addition, this position may be eligible for bonus and equity. Visa has a comprehensive benefits package.