Lead Systems Architect

Job Description

As a Lead System Architect you will be part of our Clearing and Settlement Product Development Team (in Payment Products Development) to help design, enhance and build our robust applications. You will work with colleagues closely in order to create design documents, code, test, and implement new features, as we'll as modifications, and corrections to existing software. In this role you will provide technology leadership in development of Business Enhancement projects by helping to drive project planning, estimation, and technology planning. Who are we looking for We are looking for a computer(or similar) engineer with software development & design experience. Having working experience in Cards and Payments Domain is a big advantage for us. You are a team player, making sure that everyone on your team feels valued and is excited to work with you. Location, time pressure, distractions, none of it matters: no matter the environment, you know you can code and build amazing, high-performing, and bug-free products. You encourage others to take risks, be bold, and innovate in order to create exceptional products that are both seamless for our clients and consumer-facing. No matter the challenge, you know you can find a solution and encourage others to think the same. you'recognize when to ask for help and when to collaborate with others, working across departments and influencing in areas beyond immediate control. Above all, you are someone who takes initiative and thinks like an owner - you've defined your everywhere and lead others to find theirs all while launching Visa ahead of the game. Why us Working at Visa is challenging. The problems that we face and solve and the decisions that we make affect the world. Visa is all about helping people around the world reach their Everywhere - the place where their personal, professional, and financial goals intersect. As the premier payments technology company, we're proud to boast that our commerce platforms touch the lives of billions, all over the globe. If you have ambition, focus and drive, and are interested in joining a global team focused on changing the way the world pays and is paid, you'll find your everywhere at Visa. Responsibilities Develop and maintain long-term target state architecture and roadmap, ensure alignment with the business objectives, corporate strategies and standards Establish architectural and technical standards and processes, ensure adherence to them through governance Evaluate and identify appropriate technology solutions to meet business and technology challenges, guide product development teams through their implementation Keep abreast of evolving technologies and anticipate technological evolutions that could be leveraged to enhance current architectures. Collaborate with business units and technical staff to define requirements/modifications for use in designing appropriate solutions. Take ownership and/or leads the engineering responsibility for multiple components in a project. Coordinate engineering activities across the delivery of the project and work with engineers to ensure they are delivering quality and efficiently against project requirements. Evaluate options and provide recommendation on scope and scale of effort required to develop solutions. Leads and/or supports both product and technical discussions about how to apply existing and/or new technology in support of the business. Create design documents, code, unit/functional test, document and implement new programs and subprograms, as we'll as enhancements, modifications, and corrections to existing software. Build and maintain effective relationships across disciplines in order to provide superior product support. Support and deliver on resulting initiatives from the Business Plan and Technology strategy demonstrating re-use, eliminating duplicative components, architectural design, and use of innovative products. Suggest and cultivate ideas on the extension of the current systems to new products and services. Must be able to understand the positioning of a solution within the company and to build consensus to effectively gain buy-in from all participants. Identify opportunities for further enhancements and refinements to standards, processes and systems. Ability to provide rotational 24/7 on call support for problem resolution. This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager. Basic Qualifications :- 14+ years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor s Degree or at least 7 years of work experience with an Advanced degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 4 years of work experience with a PhD, OR 14+ years of relevant work experience. Preferred Qualifications:- 14 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor s Degree or 12+ years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 10+ years of work experience with a PhD Strong proficiency in C++/Java/Go, data structures, and algorithms, with an understanding of container technologies like Docker and Kubernetes. Proven expertise in designing microservices architectures and distributed systems, including service-oriented and event-driven architecture principles. Proficient in cloud services, particularly AWS(ECS, EKS, Lambda, RDS, S3), with hands-on experience in container orchestration platform like OCP and CI/CD pipelines. Skilled in using modern front-end frameworks (JavaScript, Angular, React) and back-end technologies (Node.js, TypeScript) for developing scalable applications. Experience working with NoSQL and in-memory databases such as Redis and a solid understanding of database design and optimization. Expertise in PostgreSQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB, and proficiency in indexing, query optimization, and schema design for high-performance applications. Skilled in API management using Kong or NGINX and experienced in event-driven architectures with Apache Kafka or RabbitMQ. Proficiency in monitoring, analytics, and logging with tools like Prometheus, Grafana, and the ELK Stack. Experience with big data technologies such as Apache Spark, Hadoop, Hive, or HBase. Experience with OAuth2/OpenID Connect for secure authentication and authorization. Knowledge of JWT for stateless authentication in microservices. Familiarity with identity and access management solutions like Keycloak. Strong understanding of security best practices, including OWASP principles. Experience in rest, GRPC, TCP/IP server protocols Expertise in system design and architecture, including translating requirements into comprehensive solutions. Strong leadership capabilities, with experience guiding teams in requirement gathering, system design, and project delivery. Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams and engage with stakeholders to determine project requirements and timelines. Ability to multitask and handle multiple competing priorities with minimal direction from management. Should possess excellent planning and organizational skills. Passion for innovation and continuous improvement, with a track record of participating in hackathons or quick prototyping