Senior Software Engineer

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

Senior Software Engineer

Overview
• Responsible for the analysis, design, development and delivery of software solutions
• Defines requirements for new applications and customizations, adhering to standards, processes and best practices

Role
• Responsible for programming, testing, implementation, documentation, maintenance and support of systems application software in adherence with MasterCard standards, processes and best practices.
• Automate and simplify all aspects of software delivery and development by actively evangelizing the need to automate and simplify where needed
• Develop scripts/programs to perform upgrades with zero downtime and document run books.
• Support internal customer integration to our application.
• Participate in team feature and story walks with project stakeholders
• Able to troubleshoot and refactor existing code
• Adopt new languages and architecture patterns needed for the work
• Influence the decisions made by the team
• Assist peers and less experienced members
• Demonstrate active learning and sharing of software practices via engineering community initiatives
• Participate in code and design reviews
• Actively participate in squad ceremonies
• Work collaboratively and effectively in a fast paced environment


All About You
• Strong understanding of Software Engineering Concepts and agile methodology
• Has the ability to write secure code in C, C++; familiar with secure coding standards (e.g., OWASP, CWE, SEI CERT) and vulnerability management
• Proficient in an object oriented language
• Proficient in a scripting language (shell script preferred)
• Experience creating unit tests and knowledge of unit testing framework
• Experience developing on Linux operating systems
• Experience developing in a team environment with a source control tool (Git/Bitbucket preferred)
• Willingness and ability to quickly learn and take on new challenging opportunities
• Has the ability to develop and document test strategy following Mastercard testing standards
• Actively seeks and participates in activities that stretch one's existing skillset
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field

Mastercard is an inclusive equal opportunity employer that considers applicants without regard to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. In the US or Canada, if you require accommodations or assistance to complete the online application process or during the recruitment process, please contact reasonable_accommodation@mastercard.com and identify the type of accommodation or assistance you are requesting. Do not include any medical or health information in this email. The Reasonable Accommodations team will respond to your email promptly.

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.

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 based on location, experience and other qualifications for the role and may be eligible for an annual bonus or commissions depending on the role. Mastercard benefits for full time (and certain part time) employees generally include: insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance), flexible spending account and health savings account, paid leaves (including 16 weeks new parent leave, up to 20 paid days bereavement leave), 10 annual paid sick days, 10 or more annual paid vacation days based on level, 5 personal days, 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, gender-inclusive benefits and many more.

Pay Ranges

O'Fallon, Missouri: $115,000 - $184,000 USD