Lead Software Engineer @ Mastercard

As a Lead Software Engineer at the Loyalty Rewards and Segments Organization, you will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and delivering software frameworks in the areas of event-driven architecture and zero trust for use in large-scale distributed systems. Loyalty Rewards and Segments is an organisation within Mastercard that provide end to end loyalty management solution for banks, merchants and Fintechs. The ideal candidate for this role will have a strong background in software design, development, and testing, with a passion for technology and software development. They will be highly motivated, intellectually curious, and analytical, with a desire to continuously learn and improve. As a member of the Loyalty Rewards and Segments team, you will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver software frameworks that meet the needs of Mastercards customers. Key Responsibilities:
Lead the technical direction, architecture, design, and engineering practices.
Prototype and proving concepts for new technologies, application frameworks, and design patterns to improve software development practices.
Design and develop software frameworks using industry-standard best practices and methodologies
Write efficient and maintainable code that meets feature specifications
Debug and troubleshoot code to resolve issues and improve performance
Validate software functionality, including performance, reliability, and security
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to architect and deliver new services
Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and consistency
Document software design, development, and testing processes
Balance trade-offs between competing interests with judgment and experience.
Identify synergies and reuse opportunities across teams and programs. Key Expectations:
Focus on individual and team objectives as an active participant in the Agile/Scrum development process, completing assignments on time, with the necessary quality, and in accordance with the project timeline
Continuously learn and keep up-to-date with the latest software development technologies and methodologies
Communicate effectively and professionally with team members and stakeholders
Proactively identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiency gains
Demonstrate a commitment to quality, best practices, and continuous improvement All About You Current, deep, hands-on software engineering experience in architecture, design, and implementation of large-scale distributed systems.
Rich experience and deep knowledge in event-driven architecture is a must, and zero trust architecture expertise is highly desirable.
Proficiency in programming languages such as Java.
Familiarity with software development methodologies such as Agile/Scrum and DevOps
Strong understanding of software engineering principles, design patterns, and best practices
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment
Passion for technology and software development, with a strong desire to continuously learn and improve
Comfortable taking thoughtful risks and acquiring expertise as needed.
Able to foster a comfortable environment for tough technical discussions where everyone can be heard.