Lead Software Engineer: Architecting Secure, Scalable Systems

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O’Fallon (MO)

On-site

USD 140,000 - 190,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance
401k matching
Paid time off

Job summary

Mastercard is seeking a Lead Software Engineer in O'Fallon, MO to serve as a technical leader and SME. You will design, develop, and maintain secure, scalable software while promoting engineering best practices across the SDLC.

The ideal candidate will guide architecture decisions, mentor team members, and drive high-quality delivery. Strong focus on performance, reliability, and security. This role emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional partners and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
  • Strong foundations in software design and architecture.
  • Experience with testing strategies (unit/integration).
  • Familiarity with performance, reliability, and security best practices.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and architecture of scalable, secure software solutions.
  • Drive engineering best practices to improve quality and delivery velocity.
  • Mentor engineers and provide technical leadership across teams.
  • Contribute to technical documentation and deployment strategies.
  • Perform code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards.

Skills

Software architecture
Code reviews
Performance engineering
Security best practices
Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

CI/CD
Cloud platforms

Job description

Mastercard is seeking a Lead Software Engineer in O'Fallon, MO to serve as a technical leader and SME. You will design, develop, and maintain secure, scalable software while promoting engineering best practices across the SDLC.

The ideal candidate will guide architecture decisions, mentor team members, and drive high-quality delivery. Strong focus on performance, reliability, and security. This role emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional partners and continuous improvement.

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