MasterCard

Lead Data Engineer

MasterCard$140K — $231K *
Miami, FL 33186In-Person
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience in data engineering or related technical roles
  • Proven experience in designing scalable enterprise data solutions
  • Proficient in Apache Spark (PySpark) for distributed data processing
  • Hands-on experience with Apache Iceberg or similar table formats
  • Strong understanding of CI/CD, infrastructure-as-code, and DevOps concepts
  • Experience in data governance, quality frameworks, and metadata management tools
  • Familiarity with AWS services including S3, EMR, Glue, Lambda, and CloudWatch

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain finance-focused data products
  • Ensure data quality, auditability, lineage, and compliance of data products
  • Build reusable data engineering frameworks for cross-team use
  • Develop and standardize patterns for data ingestion and transformation
  • Establish best practices for Spark, Iceberg, Airflow, and cloud-native engineering
  • Drive adoption of self-service platform capabilities
  • Build and optimize lakehouse solutions for analytics and operations

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead the design of cutting-edge finance data products
  • Engage in an advanced modern Lakehouse architecture
  • Collaborate with various teams across the enterprise
  • Work within a culture valuing engineering excellence and standards
  • Contribute to a foundational platform that scales effectively
Full Job Description
Title and Summary

Lead Data Engineer

Overview

We are seeking a Lead Data Engineer with expertise in Apache Spark, Apache Iceberg, Apache Airflow, and AWS to design and build the next generation of our finance data platform. You will own finance-focused data products while contributing to foundational platform capabilities and engineering standards that scale across the enterprise.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer who thrives in modern Lakehouse architecture, large-scale pipeline development and analytical mindset.

Key Responsibilities

Data Products
• Design, develop, and maintain data products
• Ensure data products meet quality, auditability, lineage, and compliance standards

Platform Engineering & Framework Development
• Build reusable data engineering frameworks and accelerators used across multiple teams
• Develop standardized patterns for ingestion, transformation, orchestration, monitoring, and data quality
• Establish and enforce best practices for Spark, Iceberg, Airflow, and cloud-native engineering
• Drive adoption of self-service platform capabilities and common engineering standards
• Build and optimize Apache Iceberg-based lakehouse solutions for analytical and operational workloads

Cloud Engineering
• Build cloud-native solutions on AWS - S3, EMR, Glue, Lambda, ECS/EKS, CloudWatch
• Implement CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and Infrastructure-as-Code

All About You
• 8+ years of experience in data engineering, data platform development, or related technical roles.
• Leading design and implementation of scalable enterprise data solutions and reusable engineering frameworks
• Knowledge of data mesh or data product architectures in enterprise settings.
• Advanced hands-on experience with Apache Spark (PySpark) and distributed data processing at enterprise scale.
• Deep hands-on experience with Apache Iceberg or similar open table formats
• Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code and DevOps practices.
• Experience with data governance, data quality frameworks, and metadata management tools.
• Strong experience with AWS Cloud services, including services such as Amazon S3, EMR, Glue, Lambda, ECS/EKS, and CloudWatch for developing, deploying, and managing cloud-native data solutions.

Pay Ranges
Miami, Florida: $140,000 - $231,000 USD

About MasterCard

Transactis transforms traditional paper billing and payment processing by enabling businesses of all sizes to replace paper bills, statements, invoices, payments and documents with more efficient digital alternatives. Transactis goes to market exclusively with resellers—financial institutions, technology companies, printers and business process outsourcers—to provide their customers with secure, configurable, white-label, industry-leading SaaS solutions. More than a technology provider to resellers, Transactis is a full-service business partner, delivering a broad and deep suite of sales, marketing, technical and operational support, empowering resellers to more successfully serve their clients. Transactis meets the strictest regulatory and compliance requirements including HIPAA, SSAE 16, PCI Level 1, and SOC 2. Transactis’ investors include ff Venture Capital, MacAndrews & Forbes, Metamorphic Ventures, Safeguard Scientifics, StarVest Partners, Capital One, Fifth Third Bank, PNC, TD Bank and Wells Fargo.

MasterCard Careers

Joining MasterCard offers more than just a job opportunity; it's a gateway to a career infused with innovation, leadership, and growth. As a global leader in payment solutions, MasterCard is at the forefront of the digital economy, driving transformation in the fintech sector.

Work You’ll Do

At MasterCard, your work impacts the global economy. Our team is dedicated to shaping the future of commerce with advanced payment technologies and robust security measures. By joining our team, you will collaborate with some of the brightest minds in technology and business, contributing to projects that enhance how people pay and get paid across the world.

Innovate and Lead

MasterCard is synonymous with innovation. We encourage our professionals to lead with creativity and vision, supported by our substantial investments in technology and research. Our leadership in the digital payments space is not just about technology, but also about the innovative minds that drive our company forward.

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Career growth at MasterCard is dynamic and rewarding. With a plethora of job opportunities ranging from internships to executive positions, your potential for advancement is limitless. Our commitment to professional development is evident through comprehensive leadership and diversity training programs that prepare you for the next steps in your career.

Be Part of Our Diverse Team

Diversity and inclusion are the bedrock of our company culture. MasterCard’s global team is rich in diverse perspectives, and we believe this is key to our innovation. By joining us, you become part of a culture that values every individual’s unique background and experiences.

Benefits and Culture

MasterCard is committed to supporting our employees’ well-being both inside and outside of work. Our benefits package is designed to enhance your life and help you build a rewarding career. From health and wellness programs to flexible working arrangements, we ensure that our team members are well taken care of.

Explore Job Opportunities

Whether you’re starting out with an internship or seeking a leadership role, MasterCard offers positions that challenge your skills and push you towards personal and professional achievements. Our hiring process is thorough, ensuring that we match the right talent to the right roles.

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Networking at MasterCard goes beyond connecting with colleagues; it involves engaging with industry leaders and innovators who are shaping the future of commerce. Our employees have access to a wide range of networking events, workshops, and seminars that enhance their skills and career trajectories.

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Search open positions that match your skills and interests on the MasterCard Careers page. We are looking for passionate, curious, and innovative team players who are ready to make a difference in the world of digital payments.

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MasterCard Jobs and Careers

Empower your professional journey with MasterCard, where innovation, leadership, and growth come together to create transformative career experiences. Join us and make your mark in the evolving landscape of digital payments.
Learn more about MasterCard
Size
24,000 employees
Market Cap
$330.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
$6.4 billion
Founded
1966
5 Year Trend
+11.9%
Revenue
$15.3 billion
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