Software Engineer II

Mastercard • O'fallon, MO

7d

About The Position

This is an exciting opportunity for you to join Mastercard and contribute to improving the response time for new applications that support the Authorization payment network. This position is on the performance engineering team that partners with development teams on optimization and testing. We are looking for an experienced engineer that is passionate about performance with a constant focus on improving system quality.

Requirements

• Strong software engineering experience developing applications using the Java Spring Boot framework for performance testing and optimization
• Systematic problem-solving approach, coupled with strong communication skills and a sense of ownership and drive
• Time/project management, workload prioritization, knowledge sharing and a passion to learn/take on challenges is a must
• Self-motivated demonstrating strong organizational and listening skills; and very detail oriented with the ability to carry out assigned tasks with minimal supervision
• Strong verbal and written communications skills
• Appetite for change and pushing the boundaries of what can be done with automation. Be curious about new technology, infrastructure, and practices to scale our architecture and prepare for future growth
• Willingness and ability to learn and take on challenging opportunities and to work as a member of matrix based diverse and geographically distributed project team
• 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

• Design, configure, and execute performance tests and drive resolution of failures
• Dig into Java code, databases, middleware, and vendor software to identify performance bottlenecks and resolve them
• Improve the performance environment with your own code, automation, and external tools

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees