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Mastercard

Processes payments across a global network

Lead Software Engineer - Commercial Connect API Team

Full-Time
No salary listed
Senior
Bachelor's
Dublin, Ireland
HybridThree days per week onsite in Sandyford.
Software EngineeringBackend Engineering

About the job

Requirements
  • Extensive experience as a backend Software Engineer or Software Developer in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
  • Strong experience developing backend applications using Java and Spring Boot.
  • Proven expertise in designing and developing secure, scalable microservices that handle high traffic volumes, with a strong knowledge of microservices architecture, RESTful API design, and integration patterns.
  • Advanced SQL knowledge with databases such as PostgreSQL and Oracle, and experience building solutions that scale.
  • Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure.
  • Experience with CI/CD practices, containerization using Docker and Kubernetes, DevOps practices, automated testing, and version control using Git.
  • Experience using AI-assisted development tools to improve engineering productivity, accelerate analysis, and generate test coverage.
  • Experience working in an Agile development environment.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent practical experience will be considered.
  • Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard’s guidelines.
Responsibilities
  • Lead the design, development, and deployment of high-quality Java microservices that integrate with modern front-end frameworks and third-party applications.
  • Contribute to all phases of the software development lifecycle, including planning, coding, testing, reviews, and delivery.
  • Collaborate closely with engineers, product managers, technical program managers, and test engineers to align technical and business goals.
  • Perform code reviews, submit pull requests, and support continuous improvement.
  • Ensure adherence to Mastercard's engineering best practices and compliance with enterprise security, operations, and architecture standards.
  • Optimize application performance and reliability for large-scale, high-traffic systems.
  • Apply AI-assisted engineering opportunities across the software development lifecycle, including code generation, test automation, and troubleshooting.
  • 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.

About the company

Mastercard operates a global payment network connecting financial institutions, merchants, businesses and consumers. It authorizes, clears and settles transactions between participating institutions, while banks issue Mastercard-branded cards and extend credit to their customers. Its services also include fraud detection, identity verification, payment tokenization, data analysis and consulting for organizations managing commerce and financial operations. The company earns network fees linked to payment volumes and processed transactions, along with fees for its services and solutions. Founded by a group of banks in 1966, Mastercard is headquartered in Purchase, within Harrison, New York.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Town of Harrison, New York

Founded

1966

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What believers are saying

  • Revenue is growing: July 2026 Mastercard reported $9.3 billion Q2 net revenue, up 14% year over year.
  • Services broaden growth: July 2026 Mastercard reported Q2 value-added services and solutions net revenue growth of 20%.
  • Parent support has a published floor: Mastercard lists at least 16 weeks of new parent leave, with regional variations.

What critics are saying

  • Customer incentives complicate revenue: Mastercard adjusts rebates when actual client transaction volumes differ from estimates.
  • Legal costs remain material: February 2026 Mastercard reported $504 million in pre-tax litigation provisions for 2025.
  • Remote work is program based: Mastercard lists a hybrid policy and four-week work-from-elsewhere benefit, with regional variations.

What makes Mastercard unique

  • Acceptance spans currencies: Mastercard's network processes payments in over 210 markets and 150 currencies.
  • Tokens connect payment participants: Mastercard's APIs enable issuers, merchants and service providers to use tokens at scale.
  • Fraud scoring extends beyond Mastercard cards: Decision Intelligence assesses transactions processed by any payment network.

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Benefits

New Parent Leave

Inclusive Family Building Benefit

Employee Family Resource Program

Bereavement Leave

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Employee Assitance Fund

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