Lead and mentor a software engineering team while contributing hands-on (~50%) to design, code, and architecture. Deliver scalable microservices-based solutions on Kubernetes using Java and Spring Boot, uphold development best practices, integrate emerging technologies (including AI-driven automation), collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage vendor relationships, and ensure code quality, testing, and high-performance application delivery.
Our Purpose
Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we're helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential.
Title and Summary
Manager, Software Engineering
Our Purpose
Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we're helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential.
Title and Summary
Manager, Software Engineering
Overview
• Responsible for the analysis, design, development and delivery of software solutions• Defines requirements for new applications and customization's, adhering to standards, processes and best practices• Very hands on Engineering Manager on Kubernetes, Java, Spring boot technologies.
Responsibilities
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of software engineers• Balance engineering leadership with hands on technical contribution (approximately 50/50), including coding, design, and architectural decision making• Provide strategic technical leadership across the platform, guiding design and implementation of complex, large scale components.• Establish and promote software development best practices, with a strong focus on code quality, maintainability, and scalability• Evaluate, recommend, and integrate emerging technologies to enhance platform scalability, efficiency, and maintainability. • Drive the team's transition toward future-state products, including AI-driven and intelligent automation solutions• Partner with cross-functional teams-Software Delivery, Security, Privacy, and Product Management-across Pune and U.S. locations
About You• IT experience in all phases of the development lifecycle and in relationship building with business clients• Proven experience managing and mentoring software engineering teams• Hands-on experience with Java, Spring Boot, React, PostgreSQL; • Experienced in engaging external IT vendors, including managing vendor selection and maintenance of vendor relations• Strong full-stack development background in an agile environment.• Deep understanding of web and server-side technologies, microservices, and data architecture• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for both technical and non-technical audiences
Essential Knowledge/Experience
• Strong People management skills.• Strong programming skills with deep knowledge of Java.• Strong leadership skills.• Good multi-tasking abilities.• Knowledge of Spring and other frameworks.• Good knowledge of unit testing and mocking frameworks like junit, mockito or easymock.• Good knowledge of SQL and experience working with Oracle.• Experience working with high performance applications.• Good problem diagnostic and creative problem solving skills.• Strong organizational skills; able to manage multiple tasks within the constraints and timelines determined by business needs.
Corporate Security Responsibility
All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must:
Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we're helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential.
Title and Summary
Manager, Software Engineering
Our Purpose
Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we're helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential.
Title and Summary
Manager, Software Engineering
Overview
• Responsible for the analysis, design, development and delivery of software solutions• Defines requirements for new applications and customization's, adhering to standards, processes and best practices• Very hands on Engineering Manager on Kubernetes, Java, Spring boot technologies.
Responsibilities
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of software engineers• Balance engineering leadership with hands on technical contribution (approximately 50/50), including coding, design, and architectural decision making• Provide strategic technical leadership across the platform, guiding design and implementation of complex, large scale components.• Establish and promote software development best practices, with a strong focus on code quality, maintainability, and scalability• Evaluate, recommend, and integrate emerging technologies to enhance platform scalability, efficiency, and maintainability. • Drive the team's transition toward future-state products, including AI-driven and intelligent automation solutions• Partner with cross-functional teams-Software Delivery, Security, Privacy, and Product Management-across Pune and U.S. locations
About You• IT experience in all phases of the development lifecycle and in relationship building with business clients• Proven experience managing and mentoring software engineering teams• Hands-on experience with Java, Spring Boot, React, PostgreSQL; • Experienced in engaging external IT vendors, including managing vendor selection and maintenance of vendor relations• Strong full-stack development background in an agile environment.• Deep understanding of web and server-side technologies, microservices, and data architecture• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for both technical and non-technical audiences
Essential Knowledge/Experience
• Strong People management skills.• Strong programming skills with deep knowledge of Java.• Strong leadership skills.• Good multi-tasking abilities.• Knowledge of Spring and other frameworks.• Good knowledge of unit testing and mocking frameworks like junit, mockito or easymock.• Good knowledge of SQL and experience working with Oracle.• Experience working with high performance applications.• Good problem diagnostic and creative problem solving skills.• Strong organizational skills; able to manage multiple tasks within the constraints and timelines determined by business needs.
Corporate Security Responsibility
All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must:
- Abide by Mastercard's security policies and practices;
- Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed;
- Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and
- Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard's guidelines.
Mastercard Dublin, Dublin, IRL Office
One South County, South County Business Park, Dublin, Dublin, Ireland, D18
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