Lead Software Engineer(Java ,springboot,Axon ,Redis , Angular JS , Oracle ,Postgres)

Mastercard software engineering teams leverage Agile development principles, advanced development and design practices, and an obsession over security, reliability, and performance to deliver solutions that delight our customers.

Role

• Oversee technical and architectural decisions for 1-2 scrum teams, ensuring alignment with the overall system architecture.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of end-to-end technical architecture and dependent systems, facilitating effective communication between teams.
• Own and drive the delivery of tasks (design, development, testing, deployment, configuration, documentation) to meet business requirements within committed timelines.
• Develop high-quality, secure, scalable software solutions based on technical specifications, ensuring they meet performance and budget expectations.
• Lead discussions on code, design, and process trade-offs across teams, making informed decisions to balance technical complexity with business needs.
• Proactively research and implement alternative technical solutions to meet evolving business demands.
• Drive integration efforts with a focus on optimizing the customer journey and overall experience.
• Support and improve the collection and reporting of project and software metrics, ensuring visibility into project progress and system health.
• Actively work to enhance operational and engineering experiences within your areas of ownership, identifying and addressing pain points.
• Identify and implement process improvements to reduce inefficiencies and eliminate waste across teams.
• Share knowledge and best practices across Guild/Program/Team to foster reuse and improve productivity.
• Mentor, guide, and support team members, particularly in technical and architectural matters.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather required inputs and ensure alignment across projects.

All About You

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related discipline.
• 8 to 12 years of experience in software engineering, with demonstrated experience in a leadership capacity.
• Strong expertise in Java/J2EE technologies, including Spring Boot, JUnit, Hibernate, Messaging, Web Services, and REST APIs.
• Experience with microservices architecture and development is highly preferred.
• Proficient in web technologies such as JavaScript, CSS, JSON/XML and Angular JS or similar frameworks.
• Expertise in SQL, PL/SQL, and Oracle databases is required.
• Experience in Test-Driven Development (TDD) and Behavior-Driven Development (BDD), focusing on building robust, minimal code to meet functional requirements.
• Hands-on experience in implementing CI/CD pipelines using tools like Git/BitBucket, Jenkins, Maven, Artifactory, and Chef.
• Working knowledge of cloud-based application development and deployment.
• Domain knowledge in payments, particularly card payments, is a strong plus.
• Familiarity with IT Security tools, information security principles, and PCI DSS Compliance is desirable.
• Proven experience in Agile methodologies such as Scrum, Kanban, or SAFe.
• Must be highly energetic, detail-oriented, and able to manage pressure to meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) with a proven ability to articulate complex technical concepts.
• Ability to rapidly learn and apply new technologies, frameworks, and tools in dynamic environments.
• Self-motivated with the ability to lead projects and initiatives with minimal supervision.
• Strong collaboration and organizational skills, with a high degree of initiative and leadership ability.
• Experience working with geographically distributed, cross-functional teams in a matrix-based environment.