Systems Engineer - Sr. Consultant level - (z/TPF Mainframe) (Hybrid/Onsite)

Company Description

Visa is a world leader in payments and technology, with over 259 billion payments transactions flowing safely between consumers, merchants, financial institutions, and government entities in more than 200 countries and territories each year.

Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable, and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses, and economies to thrive while driven by a common purpose to uplift everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid.

Make an impact with a purpose-driven industry leader. Join us today and experience Life at Visa.

Job Description

The VisaNet Platform & Reliability Engineering organization is responsible for software development, platform engineering, and production support of the world’s largest and most reliable global payments processing engine.

Passionate about technology, the successful candidate will be a talented, technical, proactive, energetic person who embraces challenges and is a proven problem solver to develop and support the VisaNet Integrated Payment System (VIP) in the Platform Engineering division.

As a z / TPF Mainframe Systems Engineer, you will work with other System Engineers, Applications Programmers, and support teams to perform daily activities ranging in complexity and be responsible for the installation, configuration, upkeep, and reliable operation of one or more environments.

You will own and drive projects from start (gathering requirements) to finish (release into production). Your passion for excellence coupled with uncompromising standards and a positive approach to execution will help you and the team achieve new levels of performance.

Multiple Locations : Austin, TX, Atlanta, GA or Highlands Ranch, CO

Responsibilities

Maintain and enhance the z / TPF Operating System

Provide online support for and ownership of problem resolution for z / TPF

Develop and create Systems software, CP enhancements, TLD and APAR maintenance on the z / TPF platform to meet Visa's business requirements

Assist Systems Engineers in developing efficient z / TPF enhancements and maintenance

Provide support for all incident, change, problem, and emergency paperwork for the z / TPF environment.

Liaise with the Applications and Support Groups to ensure smooth delivery of all requirements from a z / TPF perspective, coordinating efforts across multiple organizations / teams.

Work on integration of emerging technologies into current system document installation, configuration, and operation procedures.

Lead technical projects including Proof of Concept evaluations

Mentor and support the technical development of junior staff

This is a hybrid position. Hybrid employees can alternate time between both remote and office. Employees in hybrid roles are expected to work from the office 2-3 set days a week (determined by leadership / site), with a general guidepost of being in the office 50% or more of the time based on business needs.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications :

8+ years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or at least 5 years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.

g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 2 years of work experience with a PhD, OR 11+ years of relevant work experience.

Preferred Qualifications :

9 or more years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor Degree or 7 or more relevant years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.

g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 3 or more years of experience with a PhD

Other Qualifications :

• 10 + years of experience of z / TPF Systems programming
• Expert knowledge of IBM High Level Assembler and proficient knowledge of C++ and system build

components on the z / TPF platform.

• Expert level analytical skills including dump analysis.
• Familiarity with various z / TPF software and maintenance processes including LGF, TLD, and OLD

loads.

• Expert knowledge of VPARS, z / TPF Toolkit, and testing z / TPF software in a VM environment.
• Sufficient knowledge of Linux to support z / TPF SIP processes
• Extensive experience in all elements of the software engineering discipline from requirements

gathering through to implementation.

Ability to work effectively on multiple concurrent assignments with both technical and business

staff

Flexible, self-motivated, detail oriented, lifelong learner with high work standards who can perform

as an individual contributor, mentor, collaborative team member, or inclusive leader of a team.

• Excellent written, verbal, analytical and interpersonal skills
• Experience with structured analysis, object-oriented analysis, and distributed systems and / or client

server desirable

Additional Information

Work Hours : Varies upon the needs of the department.

Travel Requirements : This position requires travel 5-10% of the time.

Mental / Physical Requirements : This position will be performed in an office setting. The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk, communicate in person and by telephone, frequently operate standard office equipment, such as telephones and computers.

Visa is an EEO Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.

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

U.S. APPLICANTS ONLY : The estimated salary range for a new hire into this position is 125,500.00 to 192,750.00 USD per year, which may include potential sales incentive payments (if applicable).

Salary may vary depending on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this position may be eligible for bonus and equity.

Visa has a comprehensive benefits package for which this position may be eligible that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401 (k), FSA / HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness Program.