Principal Software Engineer - Strategy & Delivery Leader

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

Job summary

Mastercard seeks a Principal Software Development Engineer to lead major cross-department initiatives and deliver high-quality software solutions on time and within budget. You will research alternative technical solutions, guide the team through PoCs, and ensure adherence to SLA requirements across the organization.

You will mentor staff, drive roadmaps aligned with department strategy, and collaborate with business partners to quantify value, ROI, and risks while shaping technical direction

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in delivering large software projects.
• Strong software engineering fundamentals and secure coding practices.
• Experience with Java/Spring or Python in enterprise environments.
• Familiarity with cloud data platforms like AWS, Databricks, Snowflake.

Responsibilities

• Lead definition, development, and delivery of major cross-department initiatives with broad scope.
• Coach and mentor team members; drive knowledge sharing and growth.
• Define scope, estimates, and roadmaps; manage project lifecycle and time-to-market.

Skills

Java/Spring

Python

AWS

Databricks

Snowflake

Leadership

AI awareness

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in information systems, Information Technology, Computer Science or Engineering

Job description

Mastercard seeks a Principal Software Development Engineer to lead major cross-department initiatives and deliver high-quality software solutions on time and within budget. You will research alternative technical solutions, guide the team through PoCs, and ensure adherence to SLA requirements across the organization.

You will mentor staff, drive roadmaps aligned with department strategy, and collaborate with business partners to quantify value, ROI, and risks while shaping technical direction