Part-Time VP of Engineering – Backend Leader & Impact

Mastercard Inc.; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 238,000 - 368,000; Part time

Job summary

Mastercard Inc. in Arlington, TX seeks a VP of Engineering for a part-time role with a salary range of $238,000 to $368,000 annually. The role emphasizes ownership, design reviews, and backend systems built with Spring Boot and Flask.

You will drive reliable Node.js services, secure auth flows, and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced tech environment. The position requires deep experience (13+ years), strong estimates under pressure, and the ability to scale leadership with increasing

Qualifications

• Hands-on Kotlin experience required.
• Strong Node.js ability and reliability under load.
• Experience leading backend design reviews and ownership.
• Ability to translate business requirements into technical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Stress-test Node.js systems and harden where needed.
• Turn on-call noise into meaningful alerts for the team.
• Pair with cross-functional partners to scope and deliver part-time projects.
• Lead Spring Boot design reviews to prevent costly mistakes.
• Translate evolving business requirements into technical specs and tasks.
• Automate interpersonal skills chores that drain engineering time.
• Design, build, and maintain backend services with Spring Boot and Flask.
• Implement secure authentication/authorization flows using Flask.

Skills

Node.js

Kotlin

Spring Boot

Flask

Job description

Mastercard Inc. in Arlington, TX seeks a VP of Engineering for a part-time role with a salary range of $238,000 to $368,000 annually. The role emphasizes ownership, design reviews, and backend systems built with Spring Boot and Flask.

You will drive reliable Node.js services, secure auth flows, and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced tech environment. The position requires deep experience (13+ years), strong estimates under pressure, and the ability to scale leadership with increasing