Develop, test, deliver, and support scalable software solutions for Mastercard’s Cardholder Services platform. Build Java-based applications, REST APIs, automation frameworks, and CI/CD solutions while collaborating in Agile teams. Lead automation initiatives, troubleshoot production issues, conduct code reviews and technical evaluations, mentor engineers, and promote secure, high-quality engineering practices.
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
Senior software engineer
Role
Senior Software Engineer - Cardholder Services (Global Benefits)
Mastercard is seeking talented individuals to join our Cardholder Services, Global Benefits team in Pune, India.
Mastercard is developing next-generation products and services that enable cardholders to securely, efficiently, and intelligently access and use benefits across multiple digital channels.
As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be responsible for the analysis, design, development, testing, delivery, and support of software solutions. You will define requirements, develop and customize applications, drive automation initiatives, and ensure adherence to Mastercard standards, processes, and best practices.
Working within an Agile environment, you will collaborate with Product Management, Engineering, and Quality Engineering teams to deliver scalable, secure, and high-quality solutions. In addition, you will take ownership of critical initiatives, drive the team's automation strategy, build and enhance automation frameworks, mentor engineers, participate in code reviews, PoCs, and technical evaluations, and continuously improve quality, efficiency, and engineering practices.
Skills/Requirements
• Strong hands-on experience in Java, J2EE, Spring, and Spring Boot• Experience building and consuming REST APIs and Web Services• Hands-on experience with Playwright, Selenium, and API Automation• Experience designing and implementing automation frameworks and automation strategies• Strong understanding of software engineering principles, design patterns, and SDLC• Experience with CI/CD, Git, code reviews, and Agile/Scrum methodologies• Ability to take ownership, drive initiatives independently, and deliver results• Experience troubleshooting production issues, root-cause analysis, and production support• Strong communication, collaboration, and mentoring skills• High degree of initiative, self-motivation, and continuous learning mindset
In addition, the following is also highly desirable:
• Test Driven Development (TDD)• Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery• Microservices architecture• Cloud-native application development• Performance and security testing• Payments, Benefits, or FinTech domain experience
Education
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
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
Senior software engineer
Role
Senior Software Engineer - Cardholder Services (Global Benefits)
Mastercard is seeking talented individuals to join our Cardholder Services, Global Benefits team in Pune, India.
Mastercard is developing next-generation products and services that enable cardholders to securely, efficiently, and intelligently access and use benefits across multiple digital channels.
As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be responsible for the analysis, design, development, testing, delivery, and support of software solutions. You will define requirements, develop and customize applications, drive automation initiatives, and ensure adherence to Mastercard standards, processes, and best practices.
Working within an Agile environment, you will collaborate with Product Management, Engineering, and Quality Engineering teams to deliver scalable, secure, and high-quality solutions. In addition, you will take ownership of critical initiatives, drive the team's automation strategy, build and enhance automation frameworks, mentor engineers, participate in code reviews, PoCs, and technical evaluations, and continuously improve quality, efficiency, and engineering practices.
Skills/Requirements
• Strong hands-on experience in Java, J2EE, Spring, and Spring Boot• Experience building and consuming REST APIs and Web Services• Hands-on experience with Playwright, Selenium, and API Automation• Experience designing and implementing automation frameworks and automation strategies• Strong understanding of software engineering principles, design patterns, and SDLC• Experience with CI/CD, Git, code reviews, and Agile/Scrum methodologies• Ability to take ownership, drive initiatives independently, and deliver results• Experience troubleshooting production issues, root-cause analysis, and production support• Strong communication, collaboration, and mentoring skills• High degree of initiative, self-motivation, and continuous learning mindset
In addition, the following is also highly desirable:
• Test Driven Development (TDD)• Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery• Microservices architecture• Cloud-native application development• Performance and security testing• Payments, Benefits, or FinTech domain experience
Education
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
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.
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