Common Purpose, Uncommon Opportunity. Everyone at Visa works with one goal in mind – making sure that Visa is the best way to pay and be paid, for everyone everywhere. This is our global vision and the common purpose that unites the entire Visa team. As a global payments technology company, tech is at the heart of what we do: Our VisaNet network processes over 13,000 transactions per second for people and businesses around the world, enabling them to use digital currency instead of cash and checks. We are also global advocates for financial inclusion, working with partners around the world to help those who lack access to financial services join the global economy. Visa’s sponsorships, including the Olympics and FIFA™ World Cup, celebrate teamwork, diversity, and excellence throughout the world. If you have a passion to make a difference in the lives of people around the world, Visa offers an uncommon opportunity to build a strong, thriving career. Visa is fueled by our team of talented employees who continuously raise the bar on delivering the convenience and security of digital currency to people all over the world. Join our team and find out how Visa is everywhere you want to be.

The VIP Development Support and Tools group is seeking a Systems Engineer / Programmer who will be part of a team responsible for understanding, defining, analyzing and coding tools and utilities which are used by the Visa Development teams.

We are seeking a candidate with experience (6+ years) with mainframe software programming specific to z/VM and z/OS operating systems. Must have experience supporting, leading, and training in software management use with little or no direction. This would include all aspects such as logical / physical design, defining, implementing, monitoring, reporting and utilities. Must have working knowledge of REXX, CMS Pipe, and Assembler.

• Expert working knowledge in Design, develop, maintenance and support of mainframe programming tools and utilities
• 6+ years of experience with REXX programming and CMS pipelines for automation of tools and functions
• 6+ years of experience with IBM z/OS Systems and z/VM virtualized operating systems
• 6+ years of Assembler programming experience
• A minimum of 6+ years of experience developing and supporting applications and utilities on the z/OS and z/VM Platform
• Interface with business and IT teams to understand and translate business requirements into formal technical requirements and application code
• Develop and execute quality unit test and integration plans/scripts to validate that application changes meet technical specifications
• Participate in technical reviews at appropriate stages of software and application development
• Adhere to all security, change control and client processes, tools and methodologies
• Proven strong analytical and debugging skills
• Ability to coordinate others work while involved with multiple work streams
• Ability to write / read / debug programs in a batch and online environment
• Working knowledge of source code management and release management tools-Jira, Bitbucket, Eclipse and Endevor
• Experience with VTS (Virtual Tape System)
• Experience with DR / BRP System support - Provide technical and disaster recovery support for systems software

Desired Qualifications
• A plus would be to have – CMS VSCREEN / Windows, Linux Shell and JAVA Script, development and support
• Financial Transaction ISO8583, XML
• Ability to perform multiple activities simultaneously with minimal supervision
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to interact with all levels of an organization
• Advanced Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access, and Project) skills
• Advanced scripting skills specifically around automation, data collection

Job Expectations
• Flexibility to address incidents as needed 24 hours a day
• Flexibility to frequently be on call beyond normal working hours
• Ability to work additional hours as needed

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