Lead Software Engineer-R-243650

Mastercard; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 159,000 - 254,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative organization is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to join their dynamic Test and Learn team. This role offers the chance to collaborate with experienced engineers on complex problems, develop cutting-edge APIs, and enhance business experimentation software. With a focus on scalability and performance, you will lead initiatives that impact major business decisions. This hybrid position in Arlington, VA, encourages a flexible team environment where every member contributes to the design and testing of features. If you are passionate about technology and eager to drive innovation, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health insurance

Paid leave

401k matching

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a full-stack Software Engineer in an agile environment.
• Strong proficiency in C#, JavaScript frameworks, and SQL Server.

Responsibilities

• Build features for large organizations to make multi-million-dollar decisions.
• Design and build APIs and infrastructure for broad audiences.

Skills

C# / .NET

JavaScript (React, Redux, Angular, TypeScript)

SQL Server

Object-oriented programming

Microservice development

API design and development

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Software Engineering

Related technical field

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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

Lead Software Engineer

Overview

Mastercard’s Test and Learn team is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to play a pivotal role in our rapidly growing and successful organization. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate closely with seasoned engineers to tackle complex problems as a cohesive team. You'll engage with cutting-edge product opportunities, address modern business challenges, and work with intricate datasets that present uniquely demanding problems. You will contribute to the development of APIs and services that are integral to the Test & Learn platform, while maintaining a strong connection to our customers and the business value we deliver.

The Test & Learn teams within Mastercard's Services organization aim to build industry-leading business experimentation software that brings sophisticated analytic techniques to business users around the world. We are rapidly expanding our product offerings and innovating on how we deliver Test & Learn solutions to our clients.

Engineers work in small, flexible teams. Every team member contributes to designing, building, and testing features. There are no rigid organizational structures, and each team uses processes that work best for team members and projects.

This hybrid position is based in Arlington, VA, requiring three days per week onsite.

Role

• Build features used by some of the world's largest organizations to make multi-million-dollar decisions.
• Lead and push the boundaries of analytics and powerful, scalable applications.
• Identify non-functional requirements for features and design technical implementations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define software architecture and design patterns that meet business requirements and align with best practices.
• Design and build APIs and infrastructure that serve a broad audience.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented environment.
• Ensure code quality, maintainability, and scalability through code reviews and automated testing.
• Analyze performance characteristics in technical systems and implement solutions to improve performance.
• Set technical vision for the team as well as developing strategies to implement the vision
• Work closely with product managers and stakeholders to translate business needs into technical requirements and deliver high-impact features.
• Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks at various levels of the stack, including database queries, API calls, and front-end rendering.

All About You

• Extensive experience as a full-stack Software Engineer or Software Developer with a strong emphasis in an agile production environment.
• Strong proficiency in object-oriented programming, microservice development, and database management, with expertise in C# / .NET, JavaScript (React, Redux, Angular, TypeScript), and SQL Server.
• Deep experience analyzing performance characteristics in technical systems and implementing solutions to enhance scalability, efficiency, and reliability.
• Hands-on experience designing, developing, and working with APIs and other software infrastructure.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on improving processes to accelerate delivery, foster innovation, reduce costs, and improve quality.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.

This role is not eligible for Mastercard’s work authorization sponsorship. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Mastercard is an equal opportunity employer that considers applicants without regard to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. For accommodations during the application process, contact [e-mail].

Security Responsibility

• Abide by Mastercard’s security policies and practices;
• Ensure confidentiality and integrity of accessed information;
• Report security violations or breaches;
• Complete mandatory security trainings.

Compensation and Benefits

Competitive salary based on location, experience, and qualifications, with potential bonuses or commissions. Benefits include health insurance, paid leave, 401k matching, tuition reimbursement, and more.

Pay Range

Arlington, VA: $159,000 - $254,000 USD