Lead Software Engineer responsible for architecting and building scalable platforms, mentoring engineers, ensuring quality, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
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
Lead Software Engineer, Priceless Platform
Job Title: Lead Software Engineer - Priceless Engineering Team
Inspire, Innovate, and Deliver: Shaping the Future of Priceless Experiences
About the Priceless Engineering Team
The Priceless Engineering Team is at the forefront of technological innovation, committed to building robust, scalable, and elegant solutions that enable extraordinary experiences for millions. We believe in blending creativity with technical excellence, empowering each member to drive meaningful change at the intersection of technology and human connection. If you are passionate about leadership, engineering best practices, and shaping a culture of curiosity and excellence, this is the ideal place to advance your career.
Position Overview
As a Lead Software Engineer on the Priceless Engineering Team, you will be entrusted with the stewardship of critical projects and the mentorship of talented engineers. You will architect and build complex, scalable platforms and services that power our most ambitious initiatives. Your technical expertise will be matched only by your ability to inspire and guide others, ensuring the team delivers innovative, reliable, and maintainable solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership: Set the technical vision and drive the architecture for high-impact projects. Ensure design decisions align with strategic goals and industry best practices.
Hands-On Development: Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code. Lead by example, conducting code reviews, pair programming, and cultivating a culture that values craftsmanship.
Project Ownership: Take end-to-end ownership of features and systems, from requirements gathering and design to deployment, monitoring, and iterative improvement.
Mentorship & Collaboration: Mentor and coach team members, fostering growth and technical excellence. Facilitate collaboration across disciplines, including product, design, and operations.
Continuous Improvement: Champion modern engineering practices, including automated testing, CI/CD, cloud-native development, and DevOps. Encourage a mindset of continuous learning and iteration.
Stakeholder Communication: Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders. Translate complex technical concepts into clear action plans and progress updates.
Quality & Reliability: Uphold rigorous quality standards. Proactively identify and address technical debt, system bottlenecks, and security vulnerabilities.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
8+ years of professional software engineering experience, with at least 2 years in a technical leadership role.
Proficiency in one or more modern programming languages (e.g., PHP, Java, C#, Python, Go, TypeScript).
Strong knowledge of distributed systems, APIs, and microservices architecture.
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) and building scalable, resilient systems.
Expertise in agile methodologies and product-driven development.
Demonstrated skill in mentoring and leading cross-functional teams.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in the payments, fintech, or e-commerce industry.
Track record of delivering customer-facing products and systems at scale.
Contributions to open-source projects or technical communities.
Advanced knowledge of security and compliance best practices.
Familiarity with event-driven architecture and reactive systems.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a bias for action.
What We Offer
A collaborative, innovative environment where your voice and ideas truly matter.
Opportunities for professional growth, technical advancement, and leadership development.
Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid and remote options.
Access to state-of-the-art tools, learning resources, and industry events.
The chance to work on mission-driven projects that have a lasting positive impact worldwide.
Our Culture & Values
We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion drive ingenuity. The Priceless Engineering Team is dedicated to building a culture where every individual feels empowered, respected, and inspired. We foster an atmosphere of open communication, mutual support, and shared purpose. Our values include:
Innovation: We see every challenge as an opportunity to learn and grow.
Integrity: We do what is right, not what is easy.
Accountability: We own our actions and outcomes together.
Collaboration: We succeed as one team, celebrating diverse perspectives and talents.
Excellence: We strive for technical mastery and impactful solutions.
How to Apply
If you are driven to lead transformative engineering efforts and passionate about working on cutting-edge technology in an inclusive and supportive environment, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your resume, a cover letter detailing your leadership philosophy, and portfolio links (e.g., GitHub, LinkedIn) if applicable.
Embark with us on the journey to create something truly priceless.
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
Lead Software Engineer, Priceless Platform
Job Title: Lead Software Engineer - Priceless Engineering Team
Inspire, Innovate, and Deliver: Shaping the Future of Priceless Experiences
About the Priceless Engineering Team
The Priceless Engineering Team is at the forefront of technological innovation, committed to building robust, scalable, and elegant solutions that enable extraordinary experiences for millions. We believe in blending creativity with technical excellence, empowering each member to drive meaningful change at the intersection of technology and human connection. If you are passionate about leadership, engineering best practices, and shaping a culture of curiosity and excellence, this is the ideal place to advance your career.
Position Overview
As a Lead Software Engineer on the Priceless Engineering Team, you will be entrusted with the stewardship of critical projects and the mentorship of talented engineers. You will architect and build complex, scalable platforms and services that power our most ambitious initiatives. Your technical expertise will be matched only by your ability to inspire and guide others, ensuring the team delivers innovative, reliable, and maintainable solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership: Set the technical vision and drive the architecture for high-impact projects. Ensure design decisions align with strategic goals and industry best practices.
Hands-On Development: Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code. Lead by example, conducting code reviews, pair programming, and cultivating a culture that values craftsmanship.
Project Ownership: Take end-to-end ownership of features and systems, from requirements gathering and design to deployment, monitoring, and iterative improvement.
Mentorship & Collaboration: Mentor and coach team members, fostering growth and technical excellence. Facilitate collaboration across disciplines, including product, design, and operations.
Continuous Improvement: Champion modern engineering practices, including automated testing, CI/CD, cloud-native development, and DevOps. Encourage a mindset of continuous learning and iteration.
Stakeholder Communication: Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders. Translate complex technical concepts into clear action plans and progress updates.
Quality & Reliability: Uphold rigorous quality standards. Proactively identify and address technical debt, system bottlenecks, and security vulnerabilities.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
8+ years of professional software engineering experience, with at least 2 years in a technical leadership role.
Proficiency in one or more modern programming languages (e.g., PHP, Java, C#, Python, Go, TypeScript).
Strong knowledge of distributed systems, APIs, and microservices architecture.
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) and building scalable, resilient systems.
Expertise in agile methodologies and product-driven development.
Demonstrated skill in mentoring and leading cross-functional teams.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in the payments, fintech, or e-commerce industry.
Track record of delivering customer-facing products and systems at scale.
Contributions to open-source projects or technical communities.
Advanced knowledge of security and compliance best practices.
Familiarity with event-driven architecture and reactive systems.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a bias for action.
What We Offer
A collaborative, innovative environment where your voice and ideas truly matter.
Opportunities for professional growth, technical advancement, and leadership development.
Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid and remote options.
Access to state-of-the-art tools, learning resources, and industry events.
The chance to work on mission-driven projects that have a lasting positive impact worldwide.
Our Culture & Values
We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion drive ingenuity. The Priceless Engineering Team is dedicated to building a culture where every individual feels empowered, respected, and inspired. We foster an atmosphere of open communication, mutual support, and shared purpose. Our values include:
Innovation: We see every challenge as an opportunity to learn and grow.
Integrity: We do what is right, not what is easy.
Accountability: We own our actions and outcomes together.
Collaboration: We succeed as one team, celebrating diverse perspectives and talents.
Excellence: We strive for technical mastery and impactful solutions.
How to Apply
If you are driven to lead transformative engineering efforts and passionate about working on cutting-edge technology in an inclusive and supportive environment, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your resume, a cover letter detailing your leadership philosophy, and portfolio links (e.g., GitHub, LinkedIn) if applicable.
Embark with us on the journey to create something truly priceless.
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.
Top Skills
AWS
Azure
C#
Go
GCP
Java
PHP
Python
Typescript
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