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Mastercard · 1 day ago

Principal Software Engineer

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Lead/Staff

$204K/yr - $337K/yr

Mastercard is a global leader in digital payments, and they are seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead complex, cross-department initiatives. In this role, you will drive the design, development, and delivery of high-quality software solutions while collaborating with various teams to ensure alignment with Mastercard’s long-term objectives.

FinanceFinancial ServicesInformation TechnologyPayments

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Lead the definition, design, and delivery of large-scale, cross-functional initiatives with long-term business impact

Partner with business and technical stakeholders to identify opportunities, define scope, assess risks, and quantify value, costs, and ROI

Drive architectural and technology decisions aligned with Mastercard’s strategy, security standards, and scalability needs

Develop and present business cases, technical proposals, and recommendations to senior leadership to support strategic decision-making

Lead scenario planning, estimation, and validation of costs, benefits, and delivery timelines

Perform and guide Proofs of Concept (PoCs) to evaluate emerging technologies and innovative solutions

Define and maintain technology roadmaps aligned with departmental strategy and long-term business vision

Provide hands-on technical leadership, including design reviews, code reviews, and resolution of complex technical challenges

Establish, implement, and continuously improve engineering processes, standards, tools, and best practices

Define and lead quality assurance and quality control practices to ensure reliable, secure, and high-quality software delivery

Mentor and coach engineers, promote knowledge sharing, and foster a culture of innovation, learning, and technical excellence

Ensure compliance with audit, regulatory, and security requirements, representing the team during compliance reviews as needed

Qualification

Cloud-native systemsMicroservices architectureCI/CD pipelinesEnterprise software solutionsJava.NET/C#PythonAWSAzureGCPData technologiesProcess improvementCommunicationMentorship

Required

Demonstrated progression from Software Engineer to senior technical leadership roles, with a strong foundation in hands-on software development

Hands-on experience designing, building, and evolving large-scale, distributed, cloud-native systems using modern programming languages (e.g., Java, .NET/C#, Python)

Strong expertise in microservices, APIs, and event-driven architectures, with a focus on scalability, resiliency, and security

Proven experience designing and operating solutions on major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), including production-grade system design

Deep understanding of CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and operational excellence for highly available production systems

Solid foundation in data and storage technologies, including relational and non-relational databases, with an emphasis on performance, reliability, and scalability

Experience with PCF, Oracle, Redis, Splunk, Netscout, Dynatrace, and related enterprise tools

Extensive experience delivering enterprise-grade, secure software solutions, preferably within regulated or financial services environments

Proven ability to lead and influence technical direction across teams without direct authority

Strong experience evaluating, selecting, and implementing technologies, frameworks, and engineering methodologies

Demonstrated success driving productivity, efficiency, and quality through process improvement and innovation

Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for diverse audiences

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or equivalent practical experience

This role is not eligible for Mastercard's work authorization sponsorship. As such, candidates must be eligible to work in the United States, now as well as in the future, without employer sponsorship