Visa’s Technology Organization is a community of problem solvers and innovators reshaping the future of commerce. We operate the world’s most sophisticated processing networks capable of handling more than 65k secure transactions a second across 80M merchants, 15k Financial Institutions, and billions of everyday people. While working with us you’ll get to work on complex distributed systems and solve massive scale problems centered on new payment flows, business and data solutions, cyber security, and B2C platforms.
The Opportunity:
We have an exciting role for Director based in Denver, CO who will lead Development resources working on the IBM Mainframe and GGS Applications for the Debit Processing Switch for Visa Issuer Processing. You will manage developers working on the Settlement and Reporting Application running on the IBM Mainframe and a Middleware team working on Golden Gate Replication Software. You will be responsible and accountable for the design, development, and support of these applications. The team you manage will be responsible for delivering enhancements to existing capabilities and driving innovation with new capabilities.
In addition, you will be responsible for encryption related tasks on the Debit Switching application, including owning and driving PCI DSS compliance activities.
This position will have responsibility of day-to-day management of a team of up to 8 software developers and will work closely with resources across multiple teams including peer development groups, Product Development, PMO, and QA. This position will report to the Sr. Director, Core Payment Processing Services Development based in Denver.
Essential Functions:
Build and maintain a high performing team based in Denver by hiring and retaining the right talent in the right role
Work collaboratively with peer development groups and QA to ensure target delivery dates are met
Work with Architects, Developers, Key Management team and other stakeholders to design and implement encryption controls for the Debit Switch across data in transit and at rest, including strong TLS configurations (TLS 1.2/1.3, mTLS), authenticated encryption modes, and secure key storage
Develop and empower direct reports to make appropriate technical decisions
Actively manage resources to maximize productivity and optimize cost in alignment with forecast models
Partner with Product resources to identify clear business requirements
Manage development resources on the IBM Mainframe and GGS applications, by setting clear business and technical expectations
Work collaboratively with a cross functional team of management, architecture and senior development staff based in the US, Bangalore and Singapore to develop broadly acceptable solutions.
Set resource goals and delegate project work
Create management reports and make recommendations with regard to problem Identification and resolution
Take complete responsibility of the full life cycle of projects assigned and oversee software release implementations when required
Take complete responsibility for all PCI Compliance related activities including the PCI PIN and other internal and external audits
Demonstrate Visa’s core values and maintain a positive and open demeanor
Foster a culture of teamwork, collaboration and mentoring
Identify process improvements and/or ineffective use of project hours and resources
Generate innovative ideas, solutions, and opportunities to contribute to the Visa, DPS service’s and project’s success
Work with the management team, Operations and support, on day-to-day activities to ensure service excellence
This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your hiring manager.
Visa will accept applications for this role until at least October 28, 2025. If this is posting, we are still accepting applications
Visa is not offering relocation assistance for this role.

