Senior Software Engineer (Java)

Mastercard; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 111,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Mastercard is seeking a Senior Software Engineer (Java) to join the Customer Platform Experience team in Vancouver, Canada. You will drive end‑to‑end software delivery across full stack (Java, Node.js, React) in cloud environments (AWS/Azure), focusing on secure, scalable solutions and strong customer‑facing tooling.

The role requires deep backend expertise, API design experience (REST/GraphQL), and a proven track record delivering high‑quality software in regulated environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Full‑stack software engineering experience delivering secure, scalable applications.
• Strong backend experience with Java technologies (Core Java, Spring Boot, REST/SOAP).
• Proficiency in modern languages/frameworks such as Java, Node.js, React, JavaScript/TypeScript, and Python.
• Hands‑on experience designing and building APIs with REST/GraphQL and distributed systems.
• Solid experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) including deploying and scaling production systems.
• Strong understanding of web technologies (HTML5, CSS, responsive design) and performance optimization.
• Experience with PostgreSQL and/or NoSQL databases; query optimization.
• Familiarity with secure coding practices (SSO) and internet protocols.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Agile environments, and test strategies.
• Troubleshooting and debugging complex production issues; on-call readiness.
• Ability to learn new technologies quickly and contribute to team knowledge.

Responsibilities

• End‑to‑end analysis, design, and delivery of secure, scalable software across the full SDLC.
• Design and implement features with strong technical judgment following Mastercard standards.
• Build and operate full‑stack applications (Java, Node.js, React, GraphQL) in cloud environments (AWS/Azure).
• Ensure high‑quality, maintainable software with best practices in testing and secure development.
• Own production excellence including reliability, incident response, and on‑call support.
• Understand end‑to‑end architecture and dependencies to guide integration decisions.
• Collaborate with product, business and engineering to prioritize work and estimate delivery.
• Drive code/design trade‑offs and improve engineering processes to reduce waste.
• Mentor teammates and contribute to engineering standards and knowledge sharing.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

REST/GraphQL

AWS/Azure

Node.js

React

SQL/NoSQL

CI/CD

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

PostgreSQL

Git

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

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 (Java)

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 (Java)

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.

About The Role

The Customer Platform Experience team owns the best-in-class user interface for Customer Administration and Integration for Identity Solutions. The team designs and builds solutions that streamline customer integration and administration and empower customers with clear insights, seamless interactions, and transparency into their data and usage.

Overview

The Customer Platform Experience team is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our team to drive our customer experience strategy forward by consistently innovating and problem-solving. The ideal candidate is passionate about the customer experience journey, highly motivated, analytical, and possesses an entrepreneurial mindset.

Role

• Responsible for the end-to‑end analysis, design, and delivery of secure, scalable software solutions across the full SDLC
• Design and implement features where requirements are defined, applying strong technical judgment while adhering to Mastercard standards, processes, and best practices
• Build and operate complex full‑stack applications (e.g., Java, Node.js, React, GraphQL, PostgreSQL) in cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure)
• Ensure high-quality, maintainable software through best practices in clean architecture, testing, and secure development
• Own production excellence, including system reliability, incident response, root cause analysis, and on‑call support
• Develop a strong understanding of end‑to‑end architecture and dependencies to support effective design and integration decisions
• Collaborate with product, business, and engineering stakeholders to prioritize work, estimate delivery, and drive customer‑focused technical decisions
• Drive code, design, and process trade‑off discussions within the team as needed
• Identify opportunities to improve engineering processes, increase efficiency, and reduce waste
• Mentor team members and contribute to engineering standards, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement

All About You

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering or Information Technology, or relevant experience in software development
• Full‑stack software engineering experience delivering secure, scalable, and highly available applications, preferably in financial services or similarly regulated environments
• Strong hands‑on experience in backend development with applicable Java technologies (Core Java, Spring Integration, Spring Boot, REST/SOAP web services)
• Strong proficiency in modern programming languages and frameworks such as Java, Node.js, React, JavaScript/TypeScript, and/or Python
• Hands‑on experience designing and building APIs and distributed systems using REST/GraphQL and client‑server architectures
• Solid experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure), including deploying, operating, and scaling production systems
• Strong understanding of web technologies (HTML5, CSS, responsive design, cross-browser compatibility) and performance optimization techniques
• Experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL), including query optimization and performance tuning
• Familiarity with secure coding practices, authentication/authorization mechanisms (e.g., SSO), and internet protocols and standards
• Experience building highly scalable systems using techniques such as caching, asynchronous processing, and background job queues
• Proficiency in software development best practices, including clean code, design patterns, code reviews, and version control workflows (e.g., Git)
• Experience with test‑driven and behavior‑driven development (TDD/BDD), and designing effective test strategies across unit, integration, and end‑to‑end testing
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and modern build, release, and deployment processes
• Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills, with the ability to analyze and resolve complex production issues
• Experience working in Agile environments, collaborating with cross‑functional teams to deliver iterative value
• Experience leveraging AI coding assistants and prompt engineering techniques to improve developer productivity and code quality
• Demonstrated ability to quickly learn new technologies and continuously improve through feedback and iteration

Mastercard is a merit‑based, 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. We hire the most qualified candidate for the role. In the US or Canada, if you require accommodations or assistance to complete the online application process or during the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail] 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

• 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 Canada, the successful candidate will be offered a competitive pay based on location, experience and other qualifications for the role and may be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program.

Pay Ranges

Vancouver, Canada: $111,000 - $160,000 CAD