Test Engineer
Grow @ Visa with our Visa Technology Traineeship Program (VTTP)
Visa is a world leader in digital payments and a trusted engine of global commerce. We bring together the power of people, partnerships and one of the most dynamic, open networks in the industry.
Visa is a technology company, and technology underpins everything we do. And we are looking for technical talent.
We are recruiting Singaporeans and Singapore Permanent Residents for the Visa Technology Traineeship Program, a 12-month work-based learning and development program. The program brings the benefits of Visa’s expertise and ubiquity in payments and payment network technology to individuals seeking to develop their skills and expertise in this area.
Through a combination of classroom and on-the-job training, you will gain a solid understanding of the payment industry, across traditional, eCommerce and Fintech players.
You will have the opportunity to train in various Tech roles. As this traineeship requires a full-time commitment for 12 months, our trainees will receive a training allowance of SGD 3,500 – SGD 4,000 per month (depending on your total work experience) in addition to CPF contributions and other employee benefits.
Applications are now open and will close on March 31, 2024.
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Program details
- Trainees must meet the requirements of each phase before proceeding to the next phase of program.
- You will need to achieve at least 95% attendance 1 throughout the program.
- Upon successful completion of the 12-month program, trainees will be awarded the NUS-ISS – Professional Diploma in Software Development or a Specialist Diploma in Cybersecurity Practice.
¹ National University of Singapore - Institute of Systems Science (NUS-ISS) and Ngee Ann Polytechnic (NP) have minimum attendance requirements for their respective courses in the traineeship program as part of the passing criteria
Duration (approx.): 3 months
Trainees undergo classroom training with the following training partners
NUS-ISS: Test Engineer and Systems Analyst(Applications) track
NP: System Analyst (Infrastructure) and Cybersecurity track
Duration (approx.): 3 months
Trainees undergo classroom training with the following training partners
NUS-ISS: Test Engineer and Systems Analyst(Applications) track
NP: System Analyst (Infrastructure) and Cybersecurity track
Duration (approx.): 6 months
Trainees will be assigned to one of our Technology teams under one of the following roles
Involved in building best-fit test automation frameworks, execute test cases, debug applications, manage defects and execute established test strategies.
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System Analyst |
Working extensively on a wide array of technologies and building innovation solutions that ensure the availability and reliability of applications and infrastructure systems of Visa for the 24 by 7 needs of our business.
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System Analyst |
Supporting and maintaining Visa’s infrastructure and network, working with leading technologies. The role also includes designing secure and reliable environments, resolving technical issues, collaborating with various stakeholders and enhancing system monitoring and automation for improved production support.
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Cybersecurity Analyst
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Responsible for the security assessment, preparation and hardening of applications and systems of Visa as well as the continuous risk evaluation, monitoring, identification, protection and prevention against malicious attacks.
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How to apply
If you’re ready for a new chapter of your career in technology and looking to join the next cohort in September 2024, see if the program is right for you!
- You are a Singapore Citizen or Singapore Permanent Resident.
- You are Higher Nitec, Diploma or University Graduate.
- You are committed to completing the bridging courses required for participation in this program.
Indicative timeline for September 2024 Intake
Now until March 31, 2024
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Applications open
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April 30, 2024 deadline
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Applicants to complete online bridging course and register for Assessment before deadline
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Early May 2024
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Assessment
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June 2024
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Visa Interviews
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June 2024
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Extension of offers to successful applicants
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July to August 2024
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Preparation for onboarding and start date
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September 2024
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Start date
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Recruitment Process
Check out the full commitment of the program below:
- You will need to achieve at least 95% attendance 1 throughout the program.
- Upon successful completion of the 12-month program, trainees will be awarded the NUS-ISS – Professional Diploma in Software Development or a Specialist Diploma in Cybersecurity Practice.
¹ National University of Singapore - Institute of Systems Science (NUS-ISS) and Ngee Ann Polytechnic (NP) have minimum attendance requirements for their respective courses in the traineeship program as part of the passing criteria
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The above opportunity is supported under IMDA’s Company-Led Training Programme (CLT). CLT is an initiative under TechSkills Accelerator (TeSA) that aims to accelerate professional development for fresh and mid-career professionals through on-the-job training that is aligned to the Skills Framework for ICT.
Please note:
- While an applicant may meet the eligibility criteria, all applicants are subjected to Visa’s review for suitability with its hiring requirements and may not be automatically shortlisted for interview.
- Only shortlisted applicants will be notified by Visa directly.
- Visa may hire eligible applicants on a first-come-first-serve basis before any closing date and may close the applications when all the jobs offered have been filled.
- Visa’s hiring decision is final and is not obliged to offer explanation or appeals on their hiring decision.
Awards and news coverage
We were honoured to receive the SkillsFuture SG Employer Award (GOLD) 2023, which recognises employers that champion employee development and create a culture of continuous learning. Visa’s Head of People for Asia Pacific, Goki Muthusamy, accepted the award from the President of Singapore, Mr. Tharman Shanmugaratnam at a ceremony in October last year.
At Visa, our employees are powered to grow with access to award-winning training and courses at our Visa University, financial support to help pay for ongoing external education, and opportunities to gain experience in other roles and functions through short-term secondments.
Our Visa Technology Traineeship Program is also further contributing to expanding the pool of talent in Singapore’s growing tech industry. This 12-month work-based program, supported under the TeSA Company-Led Training (CLT) Programme, is a joint initiative between Visa and IMDA. Since its launch in early 2022, we’ve seen 113 trainees graduate and plan to train a total of 300 technology professionals by the end of 2025.
Frequently asked questions
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Applications are open from now until March 31, 2024.
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We will inform successful applicants on the exact start date. In the meantime, please check out the indicative timeline for the recruitment process below.
Indicative timeline for VTTP September 2024 Intake Now until March 31, 2024Applications openApril 30, 2024 deadlineApplicants to complete online bridging course and register for Assessment before deadlineEarly May 2024AssessmentJune 2024Visa InterviewsJune 2024Extension of offers to successful applicantsJuly to August 2024Preparation for onboarding and start dateSeptember 2024Start date -
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The program is a 12-month integrated hybrid learning journey, with a blend of classroom training by our learning partners (ie. NUS-ISS and NP) and OTJ (On-the-Job) training with one of our Visa Technology teams. Participants are required to attend the trainings in person at the location of our learning partners or in the Visa Singapore office.
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You should fulfill the below criteria to be eligible for the program:
- You are a Singapore Citizen or Singapore Permanent Resident.
- You are in Higher Nitec, Diploma or University Graduate.
- You are committed to completing the bridging courses required for participation in this program.
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Applicants will be invited for an online bridging course followed by an assessment. After which, successful candidates will participate in interviews with the Visa’s recruiting team and technology leaders to assess fit and suitability for the program.
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Yes, trainees will be a provided a monthly stipend with medical benefits and leaves. More information will be shared once trainee(s) have been selected for the program.
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Trainees may be offered a full-time position after completing the program, subject to availability of role(s) and individual performance.
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You can write to us via [email protected] and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.