Staff SW Engineer (8+ years, UI development, React, ES6, GenAI)

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.

Value Added Services (VAS) - One of the youngest vertical in Visa. VAS is working on making transactions effortless, safe and secure. Risk and Identity Solutions (RaIS), as part of larger VAS team provides safe and secure applications for card not present authentication.

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

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, enhancement, and build of UI SDKs, portals, and iframe-based integrations, enabling seamless experiences across multiple applications and platforms.
• Actively participate in front-end development projects using React.js, Next.js, and modern JavaScript, TypeScript, delivering high-performance and scalable UI solutions.
• Develop and maintain highly functional, secure, and resilient front-end systems, ensuring compliance with accessibility (WCAG) and security best practices.
• Implement cross-window communication strategies for embedded UI components using iframes and postMessage APIs.
• Create, implement, and assess best practices for UI architecture, performance optimization, and maintainability.
• Collaborate with UX designers, backend engineers, and product managers to ensure alignment of UI deliverables with project goals and timelines.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members, fostering skill growth and knowledge sharing.
• Explore and integrate emerging technologies, including FIDO2 authentication methods and Generative AI-driven features, to enhance user experience and developer productivity.
• Regularly report progress, issues, and solutions to stakeholders and management.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a UI Developer or similar role, with a strong background in SDK development, portal applications, and embedded UI integrations.
• Expertise in React.js, Next.js, JavaScript (ES6 plus), and TypeScript.
• Experience with state management tools (Redux, or similar).
• Proficiency with CSS frameworks (Tailwind, SCSS) or CSS-in-JS (Styled Components, Emotion).
• Hands-on experience with iframe integrations and cross-domain communication mechanisms.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to translate complex technical concepts into simple terms for stakeholders.
• Experience with modern build tools (Webpack, Vite, Babel) and package publishing (npm, yarn workspaces).
• Excellent communication and team collaboration skills.
• Bachelors degree in computer science or related field experience with Agile methodologies preferred.

Additional Information

• Your role involves understanding and addressing customer needs to help them achieve their business objectives through intuitive and performant UIs.
You will
• Carry out comprehensive analyses of design requirements and architect robust, scalable, and user-friendly front-end solutions.
• Be responsible for technical documentation for SDKs, portals, and frame integrations to ensure seamless adoption and maintenance.
• Champion Agile methodologies, driving efficiency, adaptability, and continuous improvement in UI delivery processes.
• Bring a multi-technology mindset, leveraging modern frameworks, authentication protocols like FIDO2, and Generative AI tools for innovation.
• Actively participate in design reviews, architectural assessments, and production issue triaging, ensuring quality and performance remain top priorities.
• This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your hiring manager.

Qualifications

Basic Qualification

• 8+ years of professional UI development experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or with an Advanced degree 
• Proven ability to design and build UI SDKs, portals, and embedded UI solutions.
• Expertise in React.js, Next.js, JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript.
• Familiarity with FIDO2 authentication protocols and secure web application practices (advantage).
• Hands-on experience with Generative AI tools for enhancing productivity and UI capabilities (advantage).
• Understanding of UI - UX principles, accessibility standards (WCAG), and responsive design.
• Experience integrating front-end solutions with REST APIs.
• Strong advocate for UI best practices and high-quality code delivery.
• Ability to balance big-picture architecture vision with hands-on execution.

Additional Information

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.