Lead Software Engineer

Our PurposeMastercard 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 SummaryLead Software EngineerAbout The RoleWe’re looking for a Lead Software Engineer to join our team and take ownership of the Subscription Management component of our platform. This role combines hands-on engineering with technical leadership, guiding a cross-functional squad to deliver scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions.You’ll Work Closely With Product Managers, Designers, And Engineers To Build And Evolve The Rails That Enable Banks To Communicate With Merchants Through Our System. While Your Primary Focus Will Be Subscription Management, You’ll Also Need a Solid Understanding Of The Broader System, Which IncludesSubscription Identification – deriving subscriptions from transaction dataWorkflow Tools – interfaces for monitoring and managing subscriptionsWhat You’ll DoLead a cross-functional squad of engineers, ensuring delivery and qualityContribute to system architecture and write high-quality Java code (with occasional Scala)Collaborate across teams to ensure seamless integration with other system componentsChampion engineering best practices, including testing, CI/CD, and observabilityMentor team members and foster an inclusive, growth-oriented environmentWhat We’re Looking ForStrong experience in backend development with Java (Scala is a plus, not required)Proven ability to lead engineering teams and deliver complex projectsSolid understanding of distributed systems and API designExperience working in cross-functional teams (e.g., product, design, QA)Ability to communicate clearly and collaborate effectivelyPassion for building inclusive, user-centered softwareNice to HaveExperience in fintech, banking integrations, or subscription systemsFamiliarity with observability tools and performance optimizationExposure to agile methodologies and DevOps practicesWhy Join Us?Work on impactful products that help users manage their subscriptions and financial relationshipsBe part of a collaborative, inclusive, and mission-driven teamCompetitive compensation, flexible working arrangements, and opportunities for growthCorporate 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, andComplete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard’s guidelines.