Lead Software Engineer

Our Purpose

We work to connect and power an inclusive, digital economy that benefits everyone, everywhere by making transactions safe, simple, smart and accessible. Using secure data and networks, partnerships and passion, our innovations and solutions help individuals, financial institutions, governments and businesses realize their greatest potential. Our decency quotient, or DQ, drives our culture and everything we do inside and outside of our company. We cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation and delivers better business results.

Title and Summary

Lead Software Engineer

Overview:
We are seeking a skilled Lead DevOps Engineer with extensive experience in automating workflows, managing microservices, and implementing robust security measures within cloud environments. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in GitHub, GitHub Actions, and cloud-native architectures, with a proven track record in repository migrations and CI/CD practices.
Role
Full Stack Development:
• Design, develop, and maintain web applications using Java, Spring Boot, and front-end frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, or Vue.js).
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers to create responsive and user-friendly interfaces.
Implement RESTful and GraphQL APIs, ensuring performance, security, and scalability.
DevOps Automation:
• Utilize GitHub Actions for CI/CD automation, including testing and deployment workflows.
• Implement and manage infrastructure as code (IaC) using Terraform or Ansible to provision environments.
• Integrate application monitoring and logging solutions to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
Authentication and Authorization:
• Implement secure authentication mechanisms using OAuth, OIDC, and JWT.
• Design and enforce Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and API security measures.
Microservices Architecture:
• Develop and maintain microservices in a cloud-native environment, leveraging Docker and Kubernetes for containerization and orchestration.
• Collaborate with teams to implement API Gateway solutions and microservices communication patterns.
Continuous Improvement:
• Optimize CI/CD pipelines for efficiency and reliability, incorporating automated testing and security scans.
• Participate in code reviews and provide mentorship to junior developers, promoting best practices in development and DevOps.
Cloud Experience:
• Deploy and manage applications in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP) using microservices architecture.
• Ensure compliance with cloud security best practices, including IAM, VPC configurations, and data encryption.
All About You
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Proven experience as a Full Stack Developer with expertise in Java and modern front-end frameworks.
• Strong understanding of DevOps practices, CI/CD tools, and infrastructure automation.
• Familiarity with microservices architecture and container orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
Preferred Skills
• Experience with API documentation tools (e.g., Swagger, OpenAPI).
• Knowledge of GitHub Actions, GitHub Advanced Security features, and repository management.
• Familiarity with cloud-native services and best practices.

Mastercard is an inclusive equal opportunity employer that considers applicants without regard to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. In the US or Canada, if you require accommodations or assistance to complete the online application process or during the recruitment process, please contact [email protected] and identify the type of accommodation or assistance you are requesting. Do not include any medical or health information in this email. The Reasonable Accommodations team will respond to your email promptly.

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.

In line with Mastercard’s total compensation philosophy and assuming that the job will be performed in the US, the successful candidate will be offered a competitive base salary based on location, experience and other qualifications for the role and may be eligible for an annual bonus or commissions depending on the role. Mastercard benefits for full time (and certain part time) employees generally include: insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance), flexible spending account and health savings account, paid leaves (including 16 weeks new parent leave, up to 20 paid days bereavement leave), 10 annual paid sick days, 10 or more annual paid vacation days based on level, 5 personal days, 10 annual paid U.S. observed holidays, 401k with a best-in-class company match, deferred compensation for eligible roles, fitness reimbursement or on-site fitness facilities, eligibility for tuition reimbursement, gender-inclusive benefits and many more.