Sr. Software Engineer - MVS and COBOL

Company Description

Visa is a world leader in payments and technology, with over 259 billion payments transactions flowing safely between consumers, merchants, financial institutions, and government entities in more than 200 countries and territories each year. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable, and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses, and economies to thrive while driven by a common purpose – to uplift everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid.

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Job Description

Visa is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer for the MVS Offline Development team. This position is part of a mainframe application development team based in Highlands Ranch, CO, responsible and accountable for applying the principles of computer science and mathematical analysis to the design, development, testing, and evaluation of the mainframe software applications. The role is responsible for contributing to the overall integrity and availability of all batch applications running on the IBM z/OS390 platform.  The successful candidate will have the following:  Strong MVS, COBOL, JCL, PROCs programming background, proven experience as a team-technical leader using your curiosity in analyzing Product requirements to independently design and code creative solutions.  A history of delivering high quality, large-scale mainframe projects.  In addition, the candidate will demonstrate a passion to work with people.

Primary responsibilities will include:

• Serve as development point of contact for complex technical software development issues, problem analysis and resolution
• Manage end-to-end lifecycle of existing applications by working with stakeholders like Product Management, Security team, Operations team etc.
• Work with architects, systems analysts, project managers, QA and other developers to successfully implement business requirements while applying the latest available tools and technology
• Responsible for the design, development, implementation of offline and data based applications
• Interact with business units to define requirements/modifications and use case to utilize in designing appropriate solutions
• Identify opportunities for future enhancements and refinements to standards, best practices and development methodologies
• This role is responsible for contributing to the overall integrity and availability of the Debit Processing Settlement applications.
• Perform review of both functional and technical designs for viability as needed with an eye on performance and supportability.
• Analyzes code for areas of improvement and develops a plan to implement the resolution as appropriate.
• Cultivate, support and promote an organizational culture that provides for high performance, high morale, integrity and teamwork.
• Work cross organizationally to ensure prompt and effective problems resolution. 
• Work with application software development on the implementation and support of software maintenance releases.

• 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.

          Visa is not offering relocation assistance for this role.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications
-2+ years of relevant work experience and a Bachelors degree, OR 5+ years of relevant work experience

Preferred Qualifications
3 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or more than 2 years of work experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD)
Support and/or development role experience on MVS/OS390 batch application
Support and/or development role experience in COBOL/JCL/ISPF
Support and/or development role experience using FILE-AID
Support and/or development role experience using ESP, CA7 or another scheduling software
Support and/or development role experience with Connex/Advantage settlement application or equivalent
Ability to solve complex software development/design issues
Ability to write clean, coherent code following established coding guidelines
Strong interpersonal, facilitation, and effective communication skills (both written and verbal) and the ability to present complex ideas in a clear, concise way
Collaborative, team oriented style
Strong leadership and mentoring skills
Ability to work independently exhibiting strong multitasking and time management skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong communication (oral & written) skills including the ability to translate technical issues/concepts into ways for non-technical staff to understand
General knowledge of EFT settlement and transaction processing is a plus
REXX experience is a plus
-BAL experience is a plus
-Past experience in the Payment industry is a plus

Additional Information

Work Hours: Varies upon the needs of the department.

Travel Requirements: This position requires travel 5-10% of the time.

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.

Visa will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable local law, including the requirements of Article 49 of the San Francisco Police Code.

U.S. APPLICANTS ONLY: The estimated salary range for a new hire into this position is 100,000.00 to 141,250.00 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.

Visa is not offering relocation assistance for this role.