Lead Software Engineer F/T

US: Mastercard Technologies, LLC; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 231,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Mastercard Technologies, LLC is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to own complex cross-service problems and drive resolution across teams. You will write and review code, promote secure coding practices, and design service-level solutions aligned with business needs.

You will participate in agile processes, guide prioritization with product partners, and evangelize engineering excellence. Remote work option within the United States, with incentive programs and a strong compensation package.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Information Systems, IT Management, CS, CE or related field.
• Minimum five years of progressively responsible experience in software development.
• Proficiency with Java, JavaScript, SQL and secure coding standards (OWASP).

Responsibilities

• Write code to build and enhance applications/services and promote code reviews and other standard development practices.
• Define, design, and develop procedures and solutions at a service level to meet business requirements.
• Lead and participate in agile processes and drive prioritization with product partners.

Skills

Java

JavaScripts

SQL

OWASP

CWE

SEI CERT

Gitflow

Sonar

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems/Information Technology Management/Computer Science/Computer Engineering

Tools

Gitflow

Sonar

Job description

Our Purpose

Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we’re helping build asustainableeconomy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactionssecure, 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

Lead Software Engineer F/T

Overview

Own complex problems having dependency across services and facilitating cross-functional team interactions to drive resolution.

Role

Write code to build and enhance applications/services and promote code-reviews, code scanning, and other standard development practices to deliver high-quality artifacts to production.
Define, design, and develop procedures and solutions at a service level to meet the business requirements/enhancements.
Participate and contribute to team’s agile process and decisions.
Understand and contribute to Prioritization.
Drive prioritization decisions and trade-offs in working with product partners Identify opportunities and build backlogs to enhance primary service/function.
Automate and simplify all aspects of software delivery and development actively evangelizing the need to automate and simplify where needed.
Lead by example with hands‑on approaches to demonstrate engineering excellence.
Able to troubleshoot and refactor existing code for exceptional code quality.
Drive seamless integration across all connected services to meet end‑user expectations.
Drive blameless postmortems culture to identify root causes of incidents and implement learnings Introduce new technologies and architecture by following enterprise guidelines.
Advocate for engineering principles outside of current organization/platform.
Provide development and architecture guidance to team members.
Build relationships and effective partnerships across organizations.
Write and evaluate recommendations for job promotions based on an unbiased view of one’s accomplishments.
Conduct technical interviews for hiring engineering staff and raising the performance bar.

About You

Position requires a Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Information Systems, Information Technology Management, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Engineering or related and five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in job offered or as a Software Engineer, Software Developer, or related.
Qualifying experience must include at least one (1) year with each of the following: Java; JavaScripts; SQL; OWASP; CWE; SEI CERT; Gitflow; and Sonar.
Option to work from home-based office exists. May reside anywhere within the United States.
Incentives offered through MasterCard’s Employee Referral Program. For more information, please visit our Employee Referral Site or see employee handbook.

Mastercard is a merit‑based, inclusive, equal opportunity employer that considers applicants without regard to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We hire the most qualified candidate for the role. In the US or Canada, if you require accommodations or assistance to complete the online application process or during the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail] and identify the type of accommodation or assistance you are requesting. Do not include any medical or health information in this email. The Reasonable Accommodations team will respond to your email promptly.

Corporate Security Responsibility

• 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.

In line with Mastercard’s total compensation philosophy and assuming that the job will be performed in the US, the successful candidate will be offered a competitive base salary and may be eligible for an annual bonus or commissions depending on the role. The base salary offered may vary depending on multiple factors, including but not limited to location, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. Mastercard benefits for full time (and certain part time) employees generally include: insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance); flexible spending account and health savings account; paid leaves (including 16 weeks of new parent leave and up to 20 days of bereavement leave); 80 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time, 25 days of vacation time and 5 personal days, pro‑rated based on date of hire; 10 annual paid U.S. observed holidays; 401k with a best‑in‑class company match; deferred compensation for eligible roles; fitness reimbursement or on‑site fitness facilities; eligibility for tuition reimbursement; and many more. Mastercard benefits for interns generally include: 56 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time; jury duty leave; and on‑site fitness facilities in some locations.THIS POSTING RELECTS ONE OR MORE CURRENT VACANCIES ON OUR TEAM, AND MASTERCARD INTENDS TO FILL THIS POSITION BY 01/05/2027. If the fill date has passed, Mastercard intends to fill this position as soon as possible.

Pay Ranges

O’Fallon, Missouri: $140,000 - $231,000 USD