Senior Software Engineer - Java Full Stack React/Angular

Mastercard Inc.; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Mastercard Inc. is seeking a Senior Software Engineer - Java Full Stack to drive customer experience strategy with scalable, secure cloud-native microservices. You will build backend services using Java and Spring Boot, exploring event-driven patterns and AI-assisted optimizations.

The role requires 6-10 years of software development experience, strong OO design skills, and a proactive, collaborative mindset in an Agile environment. Cloud and CI/CD experience is valued.

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of overall career experience in software development in Java or similar stack.
• Strong Object-Oriented design and programming skills.
• Experience in product development lifecycle and delivering customer-focused software.
• Experience with Java, Spring Boot; Kafka is a plus.
• Experience in CI/CD and cloud-based development is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable, fault-tolerant systems using modern engineering practices.
• Build backend services using Java (8+), applying SOLID principles and design patterns.
• Develop microservices with Spring Boot and event-driven architecture.
• Translate business requirements into robust technical solutions with stakeholders.
• Collaborate across teams to ensure alignment, integration and timely delivery.
• Ensure solutions meet architecture, security and compliance standards.
• Participate in scoping, estimation, and prioritisation of work.
• Develop and deploy in a CI/CD-enabled cloud environment.
• Apply data persistence strategies (RDBMS, NoSQL) based on needs.
• Enforce coding standards and quality gates to maintainable code.
• Leverage AI/ML capabilities to improve efficiency or drive innovation.
• Identify risks and dependencies and mitigate them proactively.
• Communicate designs and decisions clearly to stakeholders.
• Mentor engineers on engineering and design best practices.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Object-Oriented Design

Design Patterns

Software Architecture

Team Leadership

Tools

Kafka

CI/CD Tools

Cloud Platforms

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 Full Stack React/Angular

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

The Mastercard Payment Networks team is looking for a Senior Developer to drive our customer experience strategy forward by consistently innovating and problem-solving. Our solutions are built on the Digital Network Architecture, around Cloud Native principles and in a Scaled Agile Framework. The ideal candidate is passionate about the customer experience journey, highly motivated, intellectually curious, analytical, and possesses an entrepreneurial mindset.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable, fault-tolerant, and high-performance systems using modern engineering practices.
• Build backend services using Java (8+), applying Object-Oriented design, SOLID principles, and design patterns.
• Develop microservices using frameworks such as Spring Boot, with a focus on event-driven architecture and reusability.
• Translate business requirements into robust technical solutions in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Work across teams to ensure alignment, integration, and successful delivery of projects.
• Ensure solutions adhere to architecture standards, security, and compliance requirements.
• Contribute to scoping, estimation, planning, and prioritisation of work.
• Develop and deploy in a CI/CD-enabled cloud environment.
• Implement appropriate data persistence strategies (RDBMS, NoSQL) based on system needs.
• Enforce coding standards, quality gates, and best practices to ensure maintainable code.
• Leverage AI/ML capabilities (e.g., GenAI tools, intelligent automation) to improve system efficiency, or solution innovation.
• Drive innovation through Proof of Concepts (PoCs) and adoption of relevant technologies.
• Identify technical risks and dependencies and proactively mitigate them.
• Communicate technical designs, decisions, and issues clearly to stakeholders.
• Deliver commitments within timelines while maintaining alignment with business priorities.
• Operate effectively in an Agile, collaborative environment with strong ownership.
• Mentor and guide engineers on engineering and design best practices.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies and industry trends through continuous learning.

All About You

• 6-10 years of overall career experience into Software Development in Java
• Passionate about technology, with strong Object-Oriented Design & Programming skills
• In depth knowledge on product development
• Strong expertise in Java and Spring Boot. Experience working on Event Driven Architecture/Kafka would be an advantage.
• Experience in Online / Real Time Systems development
• Experience in CI and CD
• Experience in Cloud based development is desirable
• Strong Communicator
• Quick grasping and learning abilities
• Technical Mentoring Skills

Corporate Security Responsibility

Every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security. All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must:

• 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.

Everyone wants easier ways to pay; we invent them. Checkout lines are slow; we speed them along. Merchants want more sales; we give them data and insights. People need financial access; we connect them. Corporate purchasing is complicated; we make it simple. Commuters are busy; we speed them on their way. Governments need greater efficiencies; we help create them. Small businesses are virtual; we give them access to a world of buyers. Retailers want to fight fraud; we provide the tools.