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Software Engineer Review

at Visa

Graduate Job

Software Engineering

Belfast

Review Submitted: June 2026

Overall Rating

3.9 /5

The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!

3.5/5 - Overview of the Role
4/5 - Experience & Company Culture
5/5 - Recommendations & Advice

Overview of the Role

Overall, how would you describe your experience at Visa?

Good

What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?

Main responsibilities are testing software developed for Visa's backend payment architecture. I enjoy working in a team most.

To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?

4/5
Treated as a valued member by the team from day 1.

How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?

4/5
Benefits are great, amazing health and wellness perks

How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?

4/5
I can see development within the role and next steps on my career path.

How would you rate the extent to which you were developing new or existing skills through formal training and your day-to-day role?

2/5
Mostly the work is similar, compared to work completed on placement year not much has changed - just more knowledge and understanding of the systems you are working on. Not much formal training is carried out, mostly just learning on the job

Experience & Company Culture

How is the support you receive?

4/5
My team are very helpful and we have frequent meetings with our team managers and line managers

How is your work-life balance?

3/5
37.5 hours of working per week - I come into the office from 8.30 - 5 so hours are somewhat flexible within reason.

What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?

4/5
Office is friendly and inclusive.

How would you rate Visa initiatives when it comes to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility?

5/5
Accessibility and diversity team are great.

How would you rate Visa CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiatives?

4/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Visa to a friend?

Yes

Why?

Good company to work for, salary and benefits are a plus and overall company culture is positive.

How well did the role match your expectations based on the recruitment process?

5/5
Had completed an internship year before so was familiar with my new role already

When considering the recruitment & onboarding process, have you any specific tips or advice you would give to others applying to Visa?

Give the coding challenge a go - you don't need a perfect solution to all of the questions, but you will need to explain your thought process and time management etc in the interview.
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