MasterCard

Software Engineering Manager, Fraud & Payments

MasterCard$127K — $203K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Proven experience as a Software Engineer or Developer with a strong Java background.
  • Solid understanding of distributed systems and microservices architecture.
  • Expertise in defining operational metrics related to business outcomes.
  • Experience in growing and scaling software engineering teams.
  • Prior experience in financial services, payments, or fraud is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the evolution of the Fraud Platform architecture toward microservices and cloud solutions.
  • Collaborate with Business and Product Owners to prioritize technical enhancements.
  • Manage recruitment and development of a diverse software engineering team.
  • Drive a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
  • Provide ongoing mentoring and performance feedback to the engineering team.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead innovative fraud prevention initiatives.
  • Work with a mission-critical system impacting global transactions.
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams including business and product stakeholders.
  • Access to professional development and growth opportunities.
Full Job Description
Software Engineering Manager, Fraud & Payments Overview: The Mastercard Fraud Platform team is seeking a Manager, Software Engineering to lead a newly established team designing and developing next-generation capabilities on the Mastercard Fraud Management Platform — a mission-critical system that authenticates users, combats fraud, and protects cardholders across billions of transactions and 210 countries. In this role, you will own the technical direction and growth of the team, balancing strategic leadership with hands-on guidance. You'll drive architectural decisions, uphold engineering quality, and scale the team as it grows — building industry-leading fraud prevention capabilities for one of the world's largest payment networks. The Role: * Provide technical leadership for the evolution of the Fraud Platform architecture into a microservice-driven, cloud and on-premises solution, balancing business and technical needs to find sound, pragmatic compromises. * Partner with Business and Product Owners to prioritize enhancements and influence strategic decisions. * Manage, grow, and recruit a software development team — including test engineers, analysts, scrum masters, and development engineers. * Drive a culture of continuous improvement, quality, and operational excellence, providing ongoing coaching and feedback to enable a high-performing team. All About You: * Proven experience as a Software Engineer or Developer with a strong Java background, with demonstrated success transitioning into an engineering leadership role. * Solid understanding of distributed systems, microservices, messaging systems, and cloud services, with the ability to provide meaningful technical guidance and drive quality across high-volume, low-latency environments. * Strong expertise in defining and using operational metrics across business outcomes, performance, and availability. * Experience growing and scaling engineering teams, including hiring and developing talent. * Prior experience in financial services, payments, or fraud is preferred. This is a full-time position based in Vancouver, Canada. 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.

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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.

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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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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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