About the role#
The Sophomore Internship Program is a 12-week immersive experience for students early in their academic careers. You will work on technology projects, receive mentorship, and gain hands-on experience within a global team. This program serves as a pathway for future internships and full-time career opportunities. Assignments vary based on your skills and team needs.
What you'll do#
- Design, code, and test software solutions for routing digital currency transactions.
- Deploy Kafka clusters using Docker and Kubernetes.
- Develop a natural language chatbot for knowledge base searches.
- Prototype solutions for automated payments at gas stations.
- Build visual monitoring tools to detect transactional issues.
- Create testing tools to identify system errors.
- Enhance Visa Checkout usability across platforms.
- Develop an app factory for mobile banking apps.
- Automate processes using low latency algorithms.
- Support the full software lifecycle and learn secure coding practices.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a Bachelor's or Master’s program in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, CIS/MIS, Cybersecurity, Business, or a related field.
- Graduation date between December 2028 and August 2029.
- Proficiency in at least one language such as Java, C/C++, C#.NET, Python, JavaScript, or HTML.
- Experience with automation or testing tools like Selenium, REST, Python, or Groovy.
- Knowledge of software testing principles and engineering methodologies.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills.
- Ability to lead and handle ambiguity while working in a team-oriented environment.
- Clear professional communication skills, both written and verbal.
Location & details#
- Location: Denver, Colorado.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: Hybrid (requires at least 3 days in the office).
- Employment: Full-time, paid position.
- Travel: 5-10% of the time.
- Note: Visa does not provide work visa sponsorship for this role.
About Visa
Visa operates as a global payments technology company. It manages digital transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions, and government entities. The company maintains a presence in over 200 countries and territories. It is a public company based in Foster City, California, with a workforce of over 10,000 employees.
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