Director, Software Engineering — Build Secure, Scalable Apps

Talentify; O’Fallon (MO); On-site; USD 170,000 - 281,000; Full time

Job summary

Mastercard is seeking a Director of Software Engineering to lead a team of Java engineers and deliver scalable, secure software solutions. You will set engineering standards, collaborate with stakeholders, and drive strategic technical direction for the department.

The role emphasizes leadership, architecture governance, and delivering high-quality products on time and within budget, with a focus on reliability and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of related experience, including management experience with multiple diverse teams and experience conducting formal performance reviews.

Responsibilities

• Lead the definition, development, and delivery of major cross-department initiatives with broad scope and long-term business implications.

Skills

Full-stack Java

People management

Technical vision & strategy

Enterprise collaboration

Delivery & execution

Quality & reliability

Influence engineering policies

Customer-focused delivery

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Axon

Job description

Mastercard is seeking a Director of Software Engineering to lead a team of Java engineers and deliver scalable, secure software solutions. You will set engineering standards, collaborate with stakeholders, and drive strategic technical direction for the department.

The role emphasizes leadership, architecture governance, and delivering high-quality products on time and within budget, with a focus on reliability and continuous improvement.