Director, Software Engineering

Visa hybrid • Austinfull_time

The Work itself:  

  • Design, develop and implement next generation observability platform that is a critical part of Visa’s operational system, while influencing Visa’s internal standards for scalability, security, and reusability  
  • Collaborate multi-functionally to create design and develop best-in-class observability platform solutions for multiple Visa technical offerings  
  • Work with key stakeholders in product development, infrastructure and operation team to provide the best quality and high reliability observability platform solutions that fit their business needs. 
  • Leverage innovative and latest technologies to build the next generation platform which is cost effective with high reliability and scalability.  
  • Lead a team of system and software engineers. Provide coaching and support to achieve highest quality of work. 

Essential Functions: 

  • Leadership & Vision: 
    • Define and communicate the strategic vision for the next-generation observability platform. 
    • Stay abreast of industry trends and advancements in observability, metrics, tracing, and logging technologies. 
  • Platform Design & Implementation: 
    • Lead the architecture, design, and development of a robust observability platform that integrates the latest technology to modernize metrics, tracing, and logging solutions. 
    • Ensure the platform provides reliable, scalable, and high-performance services to meet the needs of various stakeholders. 
    • Maintain and improve all open source software, provide development and 3rd, 4th level support
  • Technical and Development Leadership: 
    • Provide hands-on technical leadership and mentorship to the development team. 
    • Guide the team through complex technical challenges, ensuring best practices and high-quality code standards are maintained. 
    • Oversee the entire lifecycle of the platform development, from initial concept through to deployment and ongoing maintenance. 
    • Work closely with program management team to develop and manage project timelines, budgets, and resource allocation to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery. 
    • Implement and oversee rigorous testing, monitoring, and performance tuning processes to ensure the platform meets high standards of reliability and efficiency. 
    • Address and resolve any issues or bottlenecks that arise during development and deployment. 
  • Team Building & Management: 
    • Build and manage a high-performing team of engineers, developers, and other technical staff. 
    • Foster a collaborative and innovative work environment, promoting continuous learning and development. 
  • Collaboration & Communication: 
    • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product management, operations, and other engineering teams to align the platform development with business goals. 
    • Communicate progress, challenges, and achievements to executive leadership and other stakeholders. 

This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your hiring manager.