Senior Software Engineer - Test

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
Senior Software Engineer - Test
This role is part of the Software Engineering Group within the Mastercard Payment Gateway Services division in Dublin, collaborating with internal customers across the globe.
We are seeking an experienced Test Engineer to provide technical expertise in automated and manual testing of Java-based, distributed, highly available applications, where system quality and performance is critical!
Are you a tester with automation experience, or a developer looking to specialise in testing?
Are you passionate about maintaining and improving software quality?
Do you enjoy writing code to automate test activities?
Are you motivated to be a part of driving a world beyond cash?
Role
• Develop and execute automated tests for web APIs and GUIs (Java, python).• Develop and execute manual exploratory tests.• Identify and implement more complex automation efforts.• Collaborate with team members and internal stakeholders to ensure requirements meet customer needs, and software meets requirements.• Work closely with business and development teams to define test plans and schedules.
All About You
• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science or Engineering or equivalent work experience.
• Recent experience developing automated tests or applications (Java or python).• Comfortable creating and maintaining data-driven automated tests for complex distributed systems.
• Command-line scripting and troubleshooting skills (Linux).• Understanding of API protocols and web services (REST, JSON).• Hands-on experience working with version control (Subversion, git).
• Able to analyse application logs and assist other engineers by utilizing basic debugging techniques.• Able to perform routine database administration and queries (PostgreSQL/MySQL).
• Familiar with continuous integration (Jenkins).• Familiar with defect/requirements management tools (Rally, Bugzilla).• Familiarity with card payments systems or security an advantage.
• Experienced in Agile development (Scrum).• Able to work autonomously and within a team environment.• Actively involved in your own professional development and skills growth.
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.