Design and implement high-quality, object-oriented Java microservices (Java 17+) using Spring Boot and event-driven patterns. Select appropriate persistence (RDBMS/NoSQL), follow SOLID and coding best practices, support CI/CD and cloud deployments, build real-time/online systems, run proofs-of-concept, and collaborate across teams within an Agile/SAFe environment.
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
Software Engineer II
Who is Mastercard?
Mastercard is a global technology company in the payments industry. Our mission is to connect and power an inclusive, digital economy that benefits everyone, everywhere by making transactions safe, simple, smart, and accessible. Using secure data and networks, partnerships and passion, our innovations and solutions help individuals, financial institutions, governments, and businesses realize their greatest potential.
Our decency quotient, or DQ, drives our culture and everything we do inside and outside of our company. With connections across more than 210 countries and territories, we are building a sustainable world that unlocks priceless possibilities for all.
Overview
The Mastercard Payment Networks team is looking for a talented Developer to drive our customer experience strategy forward by consistently innovating and problem-solving. Our solutions are built on the Digital Network Architecture, around Cloud Native principles and in a Scaled Agile Framework. The ideal candidate is passionate about the customer experience journey, highly motivated, intellectually curious, analytical, and possesses an entrepreneurial mindset.
The Role• A talented Developer with adequate skills in delivering Object Oriented code of high quality.• Drive development in Java 17 and above using Object Oriented SOLID principles and patterns towards creating reusable and scalable microservices leveraging technologies such as Spring Boot Framework, Event Driven Architecture etc.• Leverage the appropriate persistence mechanisms such as RDBMS, No SQL etc based on needs• Implement Coding Best Practices. Implement Code Quality gates as per the program norms.• Perform various Proofs-of-concept depending on the business needs• Coordinate with various groups in MasterCard to ensure success of the projects• Exhibit teamwork aligned completely with the Agile environment
All About You• Passionate about technology, with strong Object-Oriented Programming Skills• Good knowledge of product development
• Experience with AI tools such as Github co-pilot and Claude code are desirable.
Strong expertise in Java and Spring Boot. Experience working on Event Driven Architecture would be an added advantage.• Experience in Online / Real Time Systems development• Experience in CI and CD. Experience in Cloud based development is desirable• Strong Communicator• Quick grasping and learning abilities
Corporate Security Responsibility
Every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security. All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and therefore, it is expected that the successful candidate for this position 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.
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
Software Engineer II
Who is Mastercard?
Mastercard is a global technology company in the payments industry. Our mission is to connect and power an inclusive, digital economy that benefits everyone, everywhere by making transactions safe, simple, smart, and accessible. Using secure data and networks, partnerships and passion, our innovations and solutions help individuals, financial institutions, governments, and businesses realize their greatest potential.
Our decency quotient, or DQ, drives our culture and everything we do inside and outside of our company. With connections across more than 210 countries and territories, we are building a sustainable world that unlocks priceless possibilities for all.
Overview
The Mastercard Payment Networks team is looking for a talented Developer to drive our customer experience strategy forward by consistently innovating and problem-solving. Our solutions are built on the Digital Network Architecture, around Cloud Native principles and in a Scaled Agile Framework. The ideal candidate is passionate about the customer experience journey, highly motivated, intellectually curious, analytical, and possesses an entrepreneurial mindset.
The Role• A talented Developer with adequate skills in delivering Object Oriented code of high quality.• Drive development in Java 17 and above using Object Oriented SOLID principles and patterns towards creating reusable and scalable microservices leveraging technologies such as Spring Boot Framework, Event Driven Architecture etc.• Leverage the appropriate persistence mechanisms such as RDBMS, No SQL etc based on needs• Implement Coding Best Practices. Implement Code Quality gates as per the program norms.• Perform various Proofs-of-concept depending on the business needs• Coordinate with various groups in MasterCard to ensure success of the projects• Exhibit teamwork aligned completely with the Agile environment
All About You• Passionate about technology, with strong Object-Oriented Programming Skills• Good knowledge of product development
• Experience with AI tools such as Github co-pilot and Claude code are desirable.
Strong expertise in Java and Spring Boot. Experience working on Event Driven Architecture would be an added advantage.• Experience in Online / Real Time Systems development• Experience in CI and CD. Experience in Cloud based development is desirable• Strong Communicator• Quick grasping and learning abilities
Corporate Security Responsibility
Every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security. All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and therefore, it is expected that the successful candidate for this position 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.
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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