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Mastercard · 2 days ago

Lead Software Architect

Salt Lake City, UT

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$138K/yr - $221K/yr

Mastercard is a global leader in digital payments, aiming to build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. As a Lead Software Architect, you will design and deliver robust Open Banking services, mentor engineers, and collaborate with product teams to drive innovation in financial experiences.

FinanceFinancial ServicesInformation TechnologyPayments

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Design and deliver robust, scalable, and secure Open Banking services that power next-generation financial experiences

Be deeply hands-on, diving into code, architecture reviews, and design sessions to ensure technical excellence and execution

Collaborate closely with product and business teams to shape what and how of our most critical initiatives

Mentor engineers and tech leads, raising the bar through coaching, code reviews, and architectural guidance

Solve the right problems the right way, applying sound judgment and balancing trade-offs between speed, scale, and sustainability

Simplify complexity, optimize cost-benefit strategies, and drive architectural decisions that deliver long-term value

Foster a “can-do” culture, showing bias for action, creative thinking, and a refusal to settle for the status quo

Engage across teams, identifying reuse opportunities, breaking down silos, and contributing to enterprise-wide architectural alignment

Lead by doing, not just directing—your technical depth and execution mindset will inspire those around you

Qualification

JavaSpring BootMicroservicesCloud environmentsSecure coding practicesCryptographyVulnerability managementTechnical leadershipMentoring engineersCollaboration skillsCreative problem-solving

Required

Expertise in software engineering and architecture, with strong experience in Java, Spring Boot, Hibernate, and microservices

Hands-on experience designing and building secure, scalable systems in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP)

Strong foundation in secure development practices, including cryptography, encryption, and secure communication protocols

Proficiency in secure coding practices in any of modern languages - Java, C#, Python, Node.js and more. Fluency in OWASP, CWE and vulnerability management - write code that's not just functional - but fortified

Proven ability to lead technical initiatives, especially in fast-paced, high-impact environments like Financial Services with a strong understanding of compliance needs and regulatory frameworks

Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to influence, resolve conflicts, and align cross-functional teams

Creative problem-solving mindset, with a passion for continuous improvement and a drive to tackle increasingly complex challenges

Force multiplier, bar raiser, ownership mentality, and a commitment to delivering high-impact outcomes

Experience mentoring engineers, conducting technical interviews, and helping build high-performing teams

Benefits

Insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance)

Flexible spending account and health savings account

Paid leaves (including 16 weeks of new parent leave and up to 20 days of bereavement leave)

80 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time

25 days of vacation time and 5 personal days, pro-rated based on date of hire

10 annual paid U.S. observed holidays

401k with a best-in-class company match

Deferred compensation for eligible roles

Fitness reimbursement or on-site fitness facilities

Eligibility for tuition reimbursement

Company

Mastercard

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Mastercard is a financial network that processes payments between banks and cardholders.

Founded in 1966

Purchase, New York, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.mastercard.com

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