Associate Solutions Designer Intern - Summer 2026, Highlands Ranch at Visa

Highlands Ranch, Colorado, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Apr, 26

Salary

39.0

Posted On

13 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Python, Cloud Computing, REST APIs, GenAI, Temporal, Jira, Container-Based Development, SQL, NoSQL, DevOps, CI/CD, Agile, Microservices, Kubernetes, Kafka, Networking

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Description

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. Make an impact with a purpose-driven industry leader. Join us today and experience Life at Visa. Job Description We will be accepting applications for this position from January 13th-January 23rd, 2026. By applying to this position, your application is automatically considered across multiple subfunctions and teams. Specific assignments will depend on upon your skills sets, interest, location, and team need. Visa’s Internship Program provides an immersive, 12-week journey where you’ll work on impactful projects that drive Visa’s mission forward. As a Visa intern, you’ll build valuable connections across the organization, sharpen your communication and business acumen, and gain hands-on experience in a dynamic, global environment. Throughout the program, you’ll have exclusive access to interactive workshops and learning sessions designed to deepen your expertise, expand your industry knowledge, and elevate your professional skillset. You won’t just be learning, you’ll be contributing, collaborating, and innovating every step of the way. In addition to professional development, you’ll enjoy a variety of intern social events that foster community, connection, and fun throughout the summer. The experience culminates in an exciting final presentation, where you’ll showcase your project achievements, share key insights, and present your recommendations to Visa’s leaders and stakeholders. This is your chance to demonstrate your business impact, highlight your personal growth, and align your work with Visa’s vision for the future. Associate Solutions Designer Interns will partner with product architects and developers across various Visa teams to brainstorm and architect innovative solutions. Designing a good solution requires an understanding of respective Visa products and either mapping out or tailoring new solutions. A well-architected solution will consider security, scalability, fault-tolerance, agility, costs, space, power, and extensibility. Some examples of previous summer intern job duties and projects: Empathize with developers and product managers, discuss pros and cons of a proposed solution, and effectively break ties Apply knowledge of cloud computing with cloud-native, virtualized, and physical workloads, as well as their storage and networking options Assess project requirements and employ appropriate technologies Agentify/automate processes using REST APIs, GenAI, Temporal, and Jira Qualifications Basic Qualifications Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, CIS/MIS, Cybersecurity, or a related field, graduating December 2026-August 2027. Preferred Qualifications Deep experience with Python coding and infrastructure automation Familiarity with GenAI, LLMs, Prompt Engineering, LangChain, and/or Temporal Experience with container-based development, deployments, and workloads Understanding of cloud infrastructure concepts, virtualization, SQL/NoSQL database architectures Knowledge of role-based access, identity and access management framework; high-availability & high-volume processing environments; load balancers, global traffic management, firewalls, and networking concepts Experience working with public, private, and hybrid clouds; knowledge of cloud automation, DevOps and CI/CD tools Understanding of Architecture Constructs (Architecture & Design patterns, protocols SOAP, REST, etc.), as well as Development Methodologies (Agile, Waterfall) Experience with IT Architecture (high-level & detail-level design, blueprinting, design patterns) and understanding of Project Management Tools (Rally, Jira, etc.) Experienced with highly available enterprise level multi-tier applications and services utilizing technologies including relational databases, Microservices, Kubernetes, Kafka, and distributed NoSQL databases Understanding of self-healing/immutable microservice-based architectures, clustering models, and networking technologies Desire and ability to work with global cross-functional teams leveraging efficient processes via automation Ability to articulate a deep understanding of benefits/drawbacks to various solutions Superior analytical and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated intellectual and analytical rigor Curiosity to tackle any complex or new problem Excellent written and verbal communication; presentation and facilitation skills Additional Information U.S. APPLICANTS ONLY: The estimated hourly range for a new hire into this position is $34-$39/hr 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 has 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. Work Authorization: Visa will not sponsor applicants for work visas in connection with this position. Future sponsorship will not be considered. Work Hours: Varies upon the needs of the department. This is a hybrid position: Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your hiring manager. Travel Requirements: This position requires travel 5-10% of the time. Mental/Physical Requirements: This position will be performed in an office setting. The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk, communicate in person and by telephone, frequently operate standard office equipment, such as telephones and computers. 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. Visa will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable local law, including the requirements of Article 49 of the San Francisco Police Code. Job Family Group: Administration

Responsibilities

Associate Solutions Designer Interns will partner with product architects and developers to brainstorm and architect innovative solutions. They will assess project requirements and employ appropriate technologies to design effective solutions.