Lead Software Engineer – IBM z/OS - Connex Advantage Clearing and Settlement

About the role

Visa is a global leader in payment technology, facilitating transactions worldwide. This role is available until June 22, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Oversee 2nd and 3rd level incident and problem resolution, ensuring timely determination and resolution of issues in both Production and Development environments.
• Collaborate closely with application software development teams to manage and support software maintenance releases.
• Direct and support new client implementations on the IBM z/OS390 platform, ensuring seamless integration and deployment.
• Initiate and manage proactive measures to ensure a stable and reliable production environment.
• Provide expert technical guidance to Client Services, Network Operations, and Implementation teams.
• Lead the testing and certification processes for new DPS software and client integrations.
• Partner with network operations and technical support teams to identify, design, and implement application fixes and enhancements that improve efficiency and usability.
• Act as the primary escalation point for complex problem resolution.
• Participate in and coordinate on-call rotations to support 24x7 mainframe operations.
• Guide technical decision-making, mentor team members, and drive strategic initiatives to maintain and enhance the reliability and performance of Visa DPS batch processing infrastructure.
• Design and implement automation solutions to streamline routine mainframe operations and reduce manual intervention.
• Ensure compliance with industry security standards and internal controls for mainframe systems and data.
• Monitor system performance metrics, analyze trends, and recommend infrastructure enhancements to optimize mainframe efficiency.
• Coordinate disaster recovery planning and execution to guarantee business continuity for critical mainframe applications.
• Document system architectures, processes, and procedures to support knowledge transfer and audit requirements.
• Passion for staying current with emerging technologies in AI, cloud computing, and mainframe modernization. Ability to evaluate new tools and frameworks and recommend adoption as appropriate.

Requirements

• 10+ years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or at least 7 years of work experience with an Advanced degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 4 years of work experience with a PhD, OR 13+ years of relevant work experience.
• 12 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or 8-10 years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 6+ years of work experience with a PhD.
• Advanced degree in computer science or equivalent practical experience in data processing.
• 12-15 years of experience in support or development roles on IBM z/OS390, specifically with Connex Advantage clearing and settlement batch applications (required).
• 12-15 years of support or development experience in COBOL/JCL (required).
• 12-15 years of general knowledge in EFT settlement and transaction processing (required).
• 12-15 years of support or development experience using FILE-AID (required).
• 12-15 years of support or development experience with scheduling software such as ESP, Control-M, CA7 as well as Transmission Methods using FTP/SSL, FTP/SSH, NDM over SSL/TLS (required).
• Experience with configuration automation is preferred.
• Hands-on knowledge of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Large Language Models (LLM), particularly in integrating AI-driven solutions with legacy mainframe environments.
• Familiarity with machine learning frameworks and their application to business process automation or data analytics is highly desirable.
• REXX experience is a plus.
• ISPF Dialog Manager experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Collaborative and team-oriented work style.
• Strong analytical skills; able to analyze and resolve complex and sometimes undefined problems.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities and robust mentoring skills.
• Capable of multitasking and managing time effectively while working independently.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences.

Benefits

The estimated salary range for this position is $163,500.00 to $ 261,500.00 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 offers 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.