Visa is a world leader in digital payments, facilitating more than 215 billion payments transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions and government entities across 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.

When you join Visa, you join a culture of purpose and belonging – where your growth is priority, your identity is embraced, and the work you do matters. We believe that economies that include everyone everywhere, uplift everyone everywhere. Your work will have a direct impact on billions of people around the world – helping unlock financial access to enable the future of money movement.

Join Visa: A Network Working for Everyone.

The Application Security Specialist is a pivotal role in creating a secure software development life cycle at Visa.

As a member of the Security team, you will work to remedy and expedite remediation work related to security within our application stacks. In addition, there are several areas where creativity and improvisation will require your existing development expertise. You will be working alongside security professionals in both Application Security and Operations, as well as other development team members and consultants.

This role requires a dedication to technical excellence, not only in writing code, but also in testing, documentation, and reviews. Being a strong and influential communicator is essential as well as a positive attitude and willingness to work across various disciplines as required.

You will be required to consult for multiple delivery teams and balance multiple tasks according to priority. Whilst consulting with Agile delivery teams, you will be assisting them with their security problem solving, and most importantly, coaching the teams on secure coding best practices. You will also be pursuing strategic security Research and Development tasks as directed by the Security Practice Lead.

Development experience with modern web (React, Javascript, OWASP Top 10), .Net development (ASP.Net, Web API, C sharp library development) and the security of relational databases (SQL Server) is required. Most important is a demonstrated ability to learn new technology and incorporate security principles into best practice.

• Previous Application Security experience preferred
• OWASP Top 10, CWE Top 25 and other common web vulnerabilities
• PCI DSS, ISO27001 and other regulatory frameworks
• Experience with SAST and DAST software (Contrast, Checkmarx, BlackDuck, Snyk, etc.)
• Familiarity with software component reviews and CVE research techniques
• Transactional systems e.g., banking, finance, telecommunications, etc
• Financial industry experience
• .NET development in C# with recent frameworks
• ASP.NET MVC
• JavaScript, React, Redux, Typescript
• Experience with Enterprise scale multi-tenant Cloud/SaaS web environments
• Microsoft SQL Server 20014-19
• Use of Git for source control
• Continuous Integration and Deployment frameworks (TeamCity or similar)

This is a remote position. A remote position does not require job duties be performed within proximity of a Visa office location. Remote positions may be required to be present at a Visa office with scheduled notice.