Lead Software Engineer: Java, Microservices & Cloud

Mastercard; Maynooth; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Mastercard is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to join the Cyber Security Services team in Ireland. You will lead backend development of high-performance Java applications, work on a world-class platform, and collaborate with engineers, analysts and other leads to define features and user stories.

The role requires deep Java expertise, experience with microservices and cloud environments, and a track record of delivering robust software solutions.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Java with a focus on backend systems.
• Experience with SAFe/Agile development processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop high performance, high volume Java applications.
• Deliver solutions by directly coding software.
• Provide production support and serve as SME for incidents.
• Collaborate with technical leads and analysts to define features and user stories.
• Contribute to planning and development of software solutions.
• Demonstrate ability to learn and contribute to a complex platform.
• Perform code reviews to ensure best practices.
• Provide technical guidance to junior team members.

Skills

Java back-end

SAFe/Agile

Microservices

Cloud development

Effective communication

Tools

JBoss

Tomcat

Shell scripting

JSON

Maven

Linux

SQL

Kafka

Spring framework

Job description

Mastercard is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to join the Cyber Security Services team in Ireland. You will lead backend development of high-performance Java applications, work on a world-class platform, and collaborate with engineers, analysts and other leads to define features and user stories.

The role requires deep Java expertise, experience with microservices and cloud environments, and a track record of delivering robust software solutions.