Full Stack Software Architect

About Us
Visa is a world leader in payments technology, facilitating transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories, dedicated to uplifting everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid.

At Visa, you'll have the opportunity to create impact at scale — tackling meaningful challenges, growing your skills and seeing your contributions impact lives around the world.

Join Visa and do work that matters – to you, to your community, and to the world. Progress starts with you.

Job Description

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• 8+ years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or at least 5 years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 2 years of work experience with a PhD, OR
• 11+ years of relevant work experience without a degree
• At least 8 years of experience designing, building, and operating complex distributed software systems in production environments.
• Strong background in software architecture, distributed systems, API design, cloud-native platforms, and data-intensive applications.
• Experience with cloud platforms, containerized environments, CI/CD systems, and observability tooling.
• Hands-on experience with React and backend development using Python, Node.js, Java, or similar languages.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts to business stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience building AI-enabled, data-driven, workflow automation, search, conversational, or machine learning-powered applications is highly valued.
• Direct experience with Generative AI technologies, LLMs, RAG architectures, or agentic systems is preferred but not required for candidates with exceptional software architecture and distributed systems experience.
• Experience driving technical strategy and influencing architectural direction across organizations.
• Expertise in system design tradeoffs involving scalability, security, reliability, performance, cost, and developer productivity.
• Deep understanding of modern LLM ecosystems, agent frameworks, retrieval architectures, and enterprise AI deployment patterns.
• Familiarity with modern AI architectures including agentic workflows, memory systems, tool orchestration, MCP, and A2A frameworks
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional AI initiatives, including PoC development, stakeholder alignment, and enterprise rollout.

Information for US Applicants

For roles located in the US, the estimated salary range for this position is $173,100.00 to $ 276,800.00 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.

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 protect veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.