Lead Software Engineer responsible for designing, developing, and testing software frameworks for distributed systems, focusing on event-driven architecture and collaboration across teams.
Our Purpose
Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we're helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential.
Title and Summary
Lead Software Engineer - Java Full Stack with Angular or React
As a Lead Software Engineer at the Loyalty Rewards and Segments Organization, you will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and delivering software frameworks in the areas of event-driven architecture and zero trust for use in large-scale distributed systems. Loyalty Rewards and Segments is an organization within Mastercard that provide end to end loyalty management solution for banks, merchants and Fintechs.
The ideal candidate for this role will have a strong background in software design, development, and testing, with a passion for technology and software development. They will be highly motivated, intellectually curious, and analytical, with a desire to continuously learn and improve. As a member of the Loyalty Rewards and Segments team, you will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver software frameworks that meet the needs of Mastercard's customers.
Role
Key Responsibilities:• Lead the technical direction, architecture, design, and engineering practices. • Prototype and proving concepts for new technologies, application frameworks, and design patterns to improve software development practices.• Design and develop software frameworks using industry-standard best practices and methodologies• Write efficient and maintainable code that meets feature specifications• Debug and troubleshoot code to resolve issues and improve performance• Validate software functionality, including performance, reliability, and security• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to architect and deliver new services• Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and consistency• Document software design, development, and testing processes• Balance trade-offs between competing interests with judgment and experience.• Identify synergies and reuse opportunities across teams and programs.
All About You • Overall 9-14 years of career experience into Software Engineering• Current, deep, hands-on software engineering experience in architecture, design, and implementation of large-scale distributed systems.• Rich experience and deep knowledge in event-driven architecture is a must, and zero trust architecture expertise is highly desirable. • Proficiency in programming languages such as Java. • Familiarity with software development methodologies such as Agile/Scrum and DevOps• Strong understanding of software engineering principles, design patterns, and best practices• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment• Passion for technology and software development, with a strong desire to continuously learn and improve• Comfortable taking thoughtful risks and acquiring expertise as needed. • Able to foster a comfortable environment for tough technical discussions where everyone can be heard.
Key Expectations:• Focus on individual and team objectives as an active participant in the Agile/Scrum development process, completing assignments on time, with the necessary quality, and in accordance with the project timeline• Continuously learn and keep up-to-date with the latest software development technologies and methodologies• Communicate effectively and professionally with team members and stakeholders• Proactively identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiency gains• Demonstrate a commitment to quality, best practices, and continuous improvement
Corporate Security Responsibility
All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must:
Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we're helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential.
Title and Summary
Lead Software Engineer - Java Full Stack with Angular or React
As a Lead Software Engineer at the Loyalty Rewards and Segments Organization, you will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and delivering software frameworks in the areas of event-driven architecture and zero trust for use in large-scale distributed systems. Loyalty Rewards and Segments is an organization within Mastercard that provide end to end loyalty management solution for banks, merchants and Fintechs.
The ideal candidate for this role will have a strong background in software design, development, and testing, with a passion for technology and software development. They will be highly motivated, intellectually curious, and analytical, with a desire to continuously learn and improve. As a member of the Loyalty Rewards and Segments team, you will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver software frameworks that meet the needs of Mastercard's customers.
Role
Key Responsibilities:• Lead the technical direction, architecture, design, and engineering practices. • Prototype and proving concepts for new technologies, application frameworks, and design patterns to improve software development practices.• Design and develop software frameworks using industry-standard best practices and methodologies• Write efficient and maintainable code that meets feature specifications• Debug and troubleshoot code to resolve issues and improve performance• Validate software functionality, including performance, reliability, and security• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to architect and deliver new services• Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and consistency• Document software design, development, and testing processes• Balance trade-offs between competing interests with judgment and experience.• Identify synergies and reuse opportunities across teams and programs.
All About You • Overall 9-14 years of career experience into Software Engineering• Current, deep, hands-on software engineering experience in architecture, design, and implementation of large-scale distributed systems.• Rich experience and deep knowledge in event-driven architecture is a must, and zero trust architecture expertise is highly desirable. • Proficiency in programming languages such as Java. • Familiarity with software development methodologies such as Agile/Scrum and DevOps• Strong understanding of software engineering principles, design patterns, and best practices• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment• Passion for technology and software development, with a strong desire to continuously learn and improve• Comfortable taking thoughtful risks and acquiring expertise as needed. • Able to foster a comfortable environment for tough technical discussions where everyone can be heard.
Key Expectations:• Focus on individual and team objectives as an active participant in the Agile/Scrum development process, completing assignments on time, with the necessary quality, and in accordance with the project timeline• Continuously learn and keep up-to-date with the latest software development technologies and methodologies• Communicate effectively and professionally with team members and stakeholders• Proactively identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiency gains• Demonstrate a commitment to quality, best practices, and continuous improvement
Corporate Security Responsibility
All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must:
- Abide by Mastercard's security policies and practices;
- Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed;
- Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and
- Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard's guidelines.
Top Skills
Agile
Angular
DevOps
Java
React
Scrum
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