Principal Software Architect – Global Card Platform

Mastercard; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global payments technology company is seeking a Software Principal Engineer to lead the architecture of its virtual card management platform. The ideal candidate will drive engineering excellence and align technical strategy with business goals, mentoring teams and ensuring successful delivery. Strong experience in Java and cloud platforms is required. This role offers a dynamic environment where innovation thrives and teams collaborate globally.

Qualifications

• Experience building and operating scalable global platforms with high throughput.
• Must have expert level knowledge of software development processes.
• Skills in cryptography functions and PKI infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Drive collaboration across engineering, product management, and regional teams.
• Ensure solutions meet corporate security standards.
• Lead the architecture and design of software systems.

Skills

Broad experience as a Software Engineer / Full Stack Developer

Hands-on experience implementing design patterns

In-depth knowledge of Java

In-depth knowledge of Public Cloud platforms

Strong communication skills

Job description

A leading global payments technology company is seeking a Software Principal Engineer to lead the architecture of its virtual card management platform. The ideal candidate will drive engineering excellence and align technical strategy with business goals, mentoring teams and ensuring successful delivery. Strong experience in Java and cloud platforms is required. This role offers a dynamic environment where innovation thrives and teams collaborate globally.