Lead Software Engineer

MasterCard; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking technology company as a Lead Software Engineer, where you'll drive the design and development of innovative risk assessment software solutions. In this dynamic role, you'll lead a talented team to build high-performance platforms and intuitive workflows, ensuring security and scalability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create compelling visualizations that empower users and protect their assets. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the digital economy, leveraging your expertise in full-stack development and cloud technologies in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in full-stack development with front-end and back-end technologies.
• Proven experience in developing large-scale, secure web applications.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, document, and test software components and subsystems.
• Drive the end-to-end software development lifecycle, including requirements gathering and deployment.

Skills

Full-Stack Development

React

Python

Node.js

Java

API Design

Database Management

Agile Methodologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Software Engineering

Tools

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Elasticsearch

Kafka

Job description

Lead Software Engineer - (Python Expertise)

Apply locations

Toronto, Canada

Time type

Full time

Posted on

Posted 30+ Days Ago

Job Requisition ID

R-244272

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 - (Python Expertise)

Who is Mastercard?

Mastercard is a global technology company in the payments industry. Our mission is 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. With connections across more than 210 countries and territories, we are building a sustainable world that unlocks priceless possibilities for all.

Overview

Mastercard’s RiskRecon team is looking for a Lead Software Engineer to drive the design, development, and delivery of cutting-edge risk assessment software solutions. In this role, you will lead a team in building high-performance platforms, intuitive workflows, and compelling visualizations that empower users to gain insights and protect their assets. Your contributions will support Mastercard and its customers by ensuring secure, scalable, and innovative technology solutions.

Role

1. Design, develop, document, and test software components and subsystems, ensuring maintainability and version control best practices.
2. Interpret technical specifications to create scalable, future-ready designs and contribute to project planning.
3. Conduct functional and performance testing, enhance existing solutions, and build new full-stack applications.
4. Drive the end-to-end software development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, design, implementation, testing, and deployment.
5. Work closely with cross-functional teams, provide task estimations, and share expertise in emerging technologies and best practices.
6. Lead and mentor a team of software engineers, fostering innovation, maintaining high-quality standards, and ensuring smooth development processes.

All About You

• Proficiency in Full-Stack Development with extensive experience in both front-end (React, JavaScript, HTML, CSS) and back-end (Python, Node.js, Java, or Elixir) technologies, including API design, database management, and system integration.
• Experience with AWS and cloud technologies, Docker, Kubernetes, and modern data stores (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Elasticsearch, Kafka).
• Familiarity with best practices in software development, including TDD/BDD, unit testing, CI/CD, and Agile methodologies.
• Solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to identify and implement the best-fit technologies to meet business needs.
• Proven experience in developing large-scale, secure web applications with a focus on performance and scalability.
• Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to collaborate in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial setting while embodying Mastercard’s core values: trust, partnership, initiative, and agility.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.

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Mastercard is an inclusive, merit-based employer that considers applicants without regard to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. In the US or Canada, if you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact [e-mail].

Corporate Security Responsibility

All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks come with inherent risks. Every employee must:

• Abide by Mastercard’s security policies and practices;
• Ensure confidentiality and integrity of accessed information;
• Report suspected security violations or breaches;
• Complete all mandatory security trainings.