Intern (Undergrad) - Database Engineer

  • Intern

Company Description

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 Visa Internship Program is the biggest step you can take to joining our Revolution of Payments Innovation. Throughout the 12 weeks at Visa, you will take on meaningful work, get executive exposure, engage in out-of-the-box problem solving, and participate in social and community service activities. From technology to business, we are looking for people who can innovate, collaborate and drive Visa into the next era of an already rapidly-evolving digital market place. If you’re up for the challenge, please consider joining our team.

Team Description

In order for Visa to deliver on the version of the best way to pay be paid for everyone, everywhere, the Operations & Infrastructure team must provide best-in-class infrastructure services that are secure, scalable, continuously available, and run on software-defined infrastructures. The O&I team is charged with building, operating, and maintaining secure and reliable data centers, systems and networks to support the business functionality that Visa provides to payment industry stakeholders.

Job Description

We are looking for Database Engineers to join our Operations & Infrastructure team. Some past job duties and projects have included:

  • We are looking for Database Engineers to join our Operations & Infrastructure team. Some past job duties and projects have included:
  • Supporting Database Administration and Engineering in the architecture, design, development and deployment, and management of Microsoft SQL database environments
  • Providing DBA support for databases in various environment including non-prod and prod and providing support for vendors and internally developed applications
  • Physically implementing databases, storage structures, high-availability solutions, replication, encryption, and disaster recovery solutions
  • Analyzing performance, monitoring, troubleshooting, and resolving database issues
  • Working closely with other O&I and engineering teams, product development, business operations, and technical operations to ensure delivery of database services within the SLAs and performance target set

Qualifications

So what are we looking for in a Database Engineer?

  • Students graduating in 2018 or later (unless enrolled to pursue an additional degree in Fall 2018)
  • Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field
  • Prior knowledge or experience with Microsoft SQL server technologies
  • Understanding of network, storage, tiered application environments, and security
  • Good engineering skills in developing enterprise solutions to support MSSQL in areas such as backup, monitoring/alerting, security compliance, patching, etc
  • The ability to take on challenges and address problems head-on
  • Strong ability to collaborate
  • Highly driven, resourceful and results oriented
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

Additional Information

Locations:

San Francisco / Bay Area, CA

Ashburn, VA

Bellevue, WA

Highlands Ranch, CO

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