Senior Lead Software Engineer - Java Backend Platform

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

Job summary

Mastercard is seeking a Lead Software Engineer within Mastercard Cyber Security Services to lead development of world-class backend and consumer-facing features. You will work with a team of engineers to build high-performance Java applications, define features with analysts, and mentor junior engineers.

The role emphasizes mastery of the Java stack, SAFe/Agile processes, and cloud/microservices architectures, with a focus on secure, scalable software delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience in Java backend development for high-volume apps.
• Strong knowledge of SAFe/Agile processes.
• Experience with microservices, cloud platforms and distributed systems.
• Ability to design, review code and mentor junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Develop high performance, high volume Java applications.
• Deliver solutions by directly developing software components.
• Assist with production support issues as point of contact & SME.
• Collaborate with leads, engineers, business & system analysts to define features.
• Contribute to planning and development of software solutions.
• Provide technical guidance to junior team members.

Skills

Java

Agile methodologies

Microservices

Spring framework

Kafka

Linux

SQL

Jboss

Tomcat

Maven

Cloud platforms

Shell scripting

JSON

Multi-threading

Eclipse/IntelliJ

Tools

Eclipse/IntelliJ

Tomcat

JBoss

Maven

Kafka

Cloud PCF/Azure

Job description

Mastercard is seeking a Lead Software Engineer within Mastercard Cyber Security Services to lead development of world-class backend and consumer-facing features. You will work with a team of engineers to build high-performance Java applications, define features with analysts, and mentor junior engineers.

The role emphasizes mastery of the Java stack, SAFe/Agile processes, and cloud/microservices architectures, with a focus on secure, scalable software delivery.