Manager, Software Engineering

Mastercard•O'fallon, MO

47d•$138,000 - $221,000

About The Position

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. 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, innovative, and accessible. With 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, both inside and outside our company. With connections across more than 210 countries and territories, we are building a sustainable world that unlocks priceless possibilities for all. The Payments Network Division is seeking a Manager in Software Engineering. The ideal candidate will be responsible for supervising a team of software engineers, improving software processes, and setting the group's long-term direction. The software group is responsible for the design, development, documentation, integration, and testing of software products, systems, and subsystems on time and within budget. Applicants must also be able to complete technical projects independently and mentor and/or coach other engineers.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of Engineering work experience
5+ years of experience as a Software Engineer, Developer, or Architect, with a track record of success as a Manager leading and mentoring technical teams.
Strong proficiency in Java and familiarity with Go (preferred).
Hands-on experience with gRPC and Event-Driven Architecture frameworks and distributed caching such as Apache Ignite or Hazelcast.
Deep understanding of modern design and architectural patterns for distributed systems.
Proven ability to apply Agile methodologies to enhance customer experience and optimize engineering productivity.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for both technical and non-technical audiences.
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.

Responsibilities

Promote engineering best practices and instill a team culture built on curiosity and collaboration.
Manage, mentor, and grow engineers on the team, helping them advance their skillsets and careers.
Collaborate with product management and other engineering teams to build and deploy iterative solutions.
Help the team maintain focus on current priorities and commitments while promoting the core values of Agile software development.
Collaborate with other engineering managers and leaders to drive department-wide objectives.

Benefits

insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance)
flexible spending account and health savings account
paid leaves (including 16 weeks of new parent leave and up to 20 days of bereavement leave)
80 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time, 25 days of vacation time and 5 personal days, pro-rated based on date of hire
10 annual paid U.S. observed holidays
401k with a best-in-class company match
deferred compensation for eligible roles
fitness reimbursement or on-site fitness facilities
eligibility for tuition reimbursement
In line with Mastercard’s total compensation philosophy and assuming that the job will be performed in the US, the successful candidate will be offered a competitive base salary and may be eligible for an annual bonus or commissions depending on the role.