Senior Software Engineer - Java

About the role

Mastercard is seeking a Senior Software Engineer specialized in Java to design and deliver high‑quality, scalable software solutions that support its global payments ecosystem. You will work closely with product, architecture and operations teams to turn complex business needs into reliable, production‑ready services.

Key responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable Java‑based applications aligned with business objectives.
• Contribute to system architecture and technical design decisions across services.
• Write clean, well‑tested, maintainable code and perform thorough code reviews.
• Lead planning, prioritisation, and backlog management for your team.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in multi‑tiered production environments.
• Drive continuous improvement of development tools, processes and testing strategies.
• Mentor junior engineers and foster a collaborative engineering culture.

Required profile

• Strong experience in modern software development and architecture.
• Deep understanding of system design, APIs and distributed systems.
• Proven ability to write clean, efficient, well‑tested code.
• Experience with fintech, open banking, payment schemes or ERP integrations.
• Excellent communication skills with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Proactive ownership, accountability and a drive for high‑quality outcomes.

Required skills

• Java
• API development
• Distributed system design
• Test automation (unit, integration, performance)
• Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) best practices

What we offer

• Opportunity to work on global payment solutions that impact millions of users.
• Collaborative environment with cross‑functional teams.
• Continuous learning and mentorship opportunities.