MasterCard

Lead Software Engineer

MasterCard$127K — $203K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in software development, preferably in high-performance applications.
  • Strong programming skills, particularly in Java and Spring frameworks.
  • Experience with SQL and working with Oracle databases.
  • Excellent problem diagnostics and creative problem-solving abilities.
  • Experience in cloud technologies like Docker and Kubernetes is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement business-critical services for Mastercard's decisioning capabilities.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to develop end-to-end solutions addressing complex problems.
  • Ensure that design documentation adheres to the highest company standards.
  • Apply best practices for developing maintainable, scalable, and secure code.
  • Participate in Scrum ceremonies and contribute to team dynamics.

Benefits

  • Flexible work schedule with a hybrid model, requiring three days on-site.
  • Comprehensive extended health benefits.
  • Support for professional development and continuous learning.
  • Engaging team culture with activities like monthly craft beer tastings.
  • Work environment with a scenic view of the North Shore mountains.
Full Job Description

Title and Summary


Lead Software Engineer

The AI & Decision Engineering Platform powers intelligent, real-time decisioning for Mastercard’s fraud prevention and identity validation solutions. This program enables streaming analytics, governed decision-making, and outcome management with business agility at global scale.

Our platform leverages business rules engines, AI-driven decisioning, streaming big data clusters, in-memory data grids, APIs, and intuitive UIs to deliver decisions in milliseconds across billions of transactions worldwide.

As a Lead Software Engineer, you will play a critical role in designing and implementing high-performance, cloud-ready solutions. You’ll mentor team members while remaining hands-on with coding, testing, and design—helping shape the next generation of Mastercard’s decisioning capabilities. This is a hybrid position based in Vancouver, requiring three days on-site per week.

Overview
• The Decision Management program enables intelligent decision based products through streaming analytics with the ability to govern these decisions and manage their outcomes with business agility.
• This program leverages business rules & AI engines, a streaming big data cluster, an in memory data grids, APIs, & UIs to deliver real time decisions at global scale
• This person will be responsible for mentoring the team as well as stay hands on.

We are looking for a Software Development Engineer II to join our DMP team in the Vancouver office.

• Are you a strong technical engineer with experience working on high-performance applications?
• Are you a excited about getting a 360 degree view of the coding world - writing code to develop a piece of code as well as writing code to test it?
• Are you passionate about making a difference in this world?
• Do you want to be part of a team which helps prevent fraud on every Mastercard transaction in this world?

Role
• Design and implement business critical services
• Collaborate with Product, solution architect and other key stakeholders to understand the nature of the problems need to be addressed and come up with end to end solutions
• Ensure design documentations meet the highest standard required by Company policies
• Apply best development practices to write well designed, maintainable, testable, scalable, and secure code.

Essential Knowledge/Experience
• Strong programming skills with deep knowledge of Java.
• Excellent skillset in designing and building high IO system with emphasis on security, high availability and resilience
• Excellent knowledge of Spring and other frameworks.
• Good knowledge of SQL and experience working with Oracle.
• Good problem diagnostic and creative problem solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills; able to manage multiple tasks within the constraints and timelines determined by business needs.
• Participate in all the Scrum ceremonies.

Desirable Skills:
• Experience with Dockers, Kubernetes etc.
• Experience with Spring frameworks.
• Experience in gPRC and load balancing
• BS in computer science or a related field preferred.

What we offer in return includes a beautiful view of the North Shore mountains, coffee that doesn’t stink, and colleagues that are as brilliant as they are likeable. We do cool things as a team, including monthly craft beer tastings. Don’t forget the competitive salary, extended health benefits, flex-time schedules, and encouragement and support for professional development. We love it here, and we think you will too.

In line with Mastercard’s total compensation philosophy and assuming that the job will be performed in Canada, the successful candidate will be offered a competitive pay based on location, experience and other qualifications for the role and may be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program.

Pay Ranges

Vancouver, Canada: $127,000 - $203,000 CAD




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.

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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.

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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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