Lead Java Software Development Engineer

Job Title:

Lead Java Software Development Engineer

Overview:

About Mastercard
At Mastercard, we work to connect and power an inclusive digital economy that benefits everyone, everywhere. We make transactions safe, simple, smart, and accessible through secure technology, partnerships, and innovation.
Our technology teams build the systems that power global commerce. We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Lead Software Engineer to help shape and deliver the next generation of products and services.
Role Overview
As a Lead Software Engineer, you will play a key role in designing, building, and delivering robust, scalable, and secure software solutions. You will act as a technical leader within your team, driving engineering excellence and contributing directly to the development of critical systems.
This is a hands-on role with significant influence on architecture, technology choices, and delivery outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Design and develop high-quality software solutions that meet performance, scalability, and security requirements
Lead the technical design and architecture of complex systems
Take ownership of end-to-end delivery, from initial design through deployment and ongoing operation
Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code, and perform code reviews to ensure quality standards
Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and engineering teams across the organization
Identify and resolve technical challenges and production issues
Drive best practices in testing, automation, and continuous delivery
Improve system reliability, observability, and operational efficiency
Leadership Expectations
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineers within the team
Influence technical direction and promote high engineering standards
Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment
Contribute to knowledge sharing and continuous improvement across teams
Skills and Experience
Strong experience in software development, including design and implementation of scalable systems
Solid understanding of system architecture and distributed systems
Experience with modern development practices, including automated testing and continuous integration and delivery
Ability to troubleshoot complex systems and drive improvements in performance and reliability
Strong collaboration and communication skills in a global environment
What We Offer
The opportunity to work on technologies that power global commerce
A collaborative, inclusive, and innovative work environment
The ability to grow your career across teams, domains, and geographies
Access to learning and development opportunities to continuously build your skills

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