Manager, Software Development

Mastercard Inc.; Ciudad de México; Presencial; MXN 2.745.000 - 3.477.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Mastercard Inc. in Mexico City seeks a Backend Engineering Manager to lead teams delivering scalable Java microservices and APIs. You will translate roadmaps into executable plans, driving end-to-end backend delivery with focus on security, reliability, and performance.

You will mentor engineers, enforce coding standards, oversee CI/CD, observability, and incident response while partnering with Architecture, PM, QA, Security, and Ops to ensure on-time delivery across distributed systems.

Formación

• Proven experience leading backend engineering teams delivering high-scale, distributed systems.
• Strong expertise in Java 17, Spring Boot, and enterprise Java ecosystem.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) and container orchestration.

Responsabilidades

• Lead backend engineering teams delivering Java 17/Spring Boot microservices and APIs.
• Translate roadmaps into executable engineering plans and drive end-to-end backend delivery.
• Oversee design, security, and API standards with emphasis on reliability and performance.
• Manage sprint execution, releases, and service health metrics.
• Establish CI/CD pipelines, code quality tooling, and DevOps practices.
• Coach engineers on system design, testing, and observability.
• Ensure incidents are resolved with root-cause analyses and governance.
• Collaborate with Architecture, PM, QA, Security, and Operations teams.

Conocimientos

Backend leadership

Java 17

Spring Boot

Microservices

Cloud platforms

Docker

Kubernetes

Kafka

CI/CD

Observability

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering

Herramientas

Docker

Kubernetes

Kafka

Splunk/Prometheus/Grafana/ELK

Jenkins/GitHub Actions

Maven/Gradle

Git

Descripción del empleo

Title and Summary Manager, Software Development

Job Overview This role is a key member of the engineering leadership team responsible for driving delivery excellence, operational maturity, and continuous improvement of backend platforms and services. The Engineering Manager leads teams responsible for the design, development, testing, deployment, and support of scalable, secure, and high-performance backend systems built using modern Java-based microservices architectures. This role partners closely with Architecture, Program Management, Quality Engineering, Security, and Operations to translate technical roadmaps into reliable, high-quality engineering execution. It requires strong people leadership, backend technical depth, execution discipline, and operational governance, with a focus on building resilient distributed systems and high-performing teams.

Major Accountabilities

Lead and manage backend engineering teams building Java 17 / Spring Boot-based microservices and APIs Translate architectural and platform roadmaps into executable engineering plans Drive end-to-end backend delivery across the SDLC, including design, development, testing, deployment, and production support Ensure adherence to engineering standards, including secure coding, API design, coding standards, and enterprise frameworks Oversee design and development of RESTful APIs, event-driven services (Kafka), and distributed system components Manage sprint execution, release planning, and service operational health (latency, throughput, error rates, availability) Drive engineering excellence through CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, code quality tooling, and DevOps practices Provide technical oversight for microservices architecture, service scalability, fault tolerance, and resiliency patterns Ensure systems are designed for observability (logging, metrics, tracing) using tools like Splunk, Prometheus, Grafana, or ELK Monitor and improve engineering productivity, code quality, and system performance using measurable KPIs Lead modernization initiatives including containerization (Docker), orchestration (Kubernetes), and cloud-native adoption Foster a culture of accountability, technical excellence, and continuous improvement Coach and develop engineers in backend design, coding standards, and system thinking Ensure proactive communication of delivery status, risks, dependencies, and mitigation plans Collaborate across globally distributed engineering teams Drive production stability through incident management, root cause analysis, and reliability engineering practices

Skills / Abilities

Proven experience leading backend engineering teams delivering high-scale, distributed systems Strong expertise in Java 17, Spring Boot, and enterprise Java ecosystem Deep understanding of microservices architecture, REST APIs, and event-driven systems (Kafka or equivalent) Strong experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP), containerization (Docker), and Kubernetes Solid understanding of data persistence (RDBMS like PostgreSQL/Oracle and NoSQL stores) Experience with caching strategies (Redis), messaging systems, and asynchronous processing Strong knowledge of CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, etc.), build tools (Maven/Gradle), and version control (Git) Familiarity with observability, monitoring, and logging frameworks Understanding of security practices (OAuth2, JWT, TLS, secure APIs) Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results in fast-paced environments Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts Strong leadership, coaching, and team-building capabilities Experience in release management, dependency management, and engineering governance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience

Work Conditions

Some travel may be required

Corporate Security Responsibility

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.