Vice President, Software Engineering

Our Purpose

We work to connect and power an inclusive, digital economy that benefits everyone, everywhere by making transactions safe, simple, smart and accessible. Using secure data and networks, partnerships and passion, our innovations and solutions help individuals, financial institutions, governments and businesses realize their greatest potential. Our decency quotient, or DQ, drives our culture and everything we do inside and outside of our company. We cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation and delivers better business results.

Title and Summary

Vice President, Software Engineering

Company Overview: Mastercard is a technology company dedicated to innovation and excellence in frictionless onboarding of customers, providing controls, enforce compliance and standards as they leverage top notch products on our network and rails . Our commitment to pushing boundaries and delivering cutting-edge solutions has positioned us as a market leader in our industry. As we continue to grow and expand our offerings, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced individual to join us as the Vice President of Software Engineering.
Job Overview: The Vice President of Software Engineering will play a pivotal role in driving our software engineering initiatives forward. This leadership position requires strategic vision, technical expertise, and strong management skills to guide our engineering team towards achieving our company's objectives. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of software development, from conceptualization to delivery, while fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Leadership and Strategy: Provide strategic direction and leadership for the software engineering department, aligning technology initiatives with the company's overall objectives and growth plans.
2. Team Management: Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing software engineering team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
3. Technical Vision: Define and communicate the technical vision, architecture, and roadmap for our software products, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and emerging technologies.
4. Product Development: Oversee the end-to-end software development lifecycle, from concept to delivery, ensuring timely and high-quality releases that meet customer requirements and market demands.
5. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with other departments, including product management, design, quality assurance, and operations, to drive cross-functional alignment and deliver integrated solutions.
6. Technology Evaluation: Stay abreast of technological advancements and industry trends, evaluating new tools, frameworks, and methodologies to enhance our development processes and product offerings.
7. Risk Management: Identify and mitigate technical risks, ensuring robust security, scalability, and reliability of our software systems, while adhering to regulatory requirements and industry standards.
8. Performance Management: Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure the effectiveness and efficiency of software engineering operations, driving continuous performance improvements.
9. Stakeholder Communication: Communicate progress, challenges, and opportunities to executive leadership, board members, and other stakeholders, fostering transparency and trust.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; MBA or advanced degree is a plus.
• Proven track record of leadership in software engineering, with at least [X years] of experience in progressively senior roles.
• Deep technical expertise in software development methodologies, programming languages, and technologies, with a focus on scalable and distributed systems.
• Expertise in full stack development, including React for front-end and Spring Boot for back-end, as well as other microservice technologies and DevOps tools.
• Strong strategic planning and execution skills, with the ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions and drive organizational change.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated experience in building and leading high-performing engineering teams, fostering a culture of innovation, learning, and accountability.
• Prior experience in [relevant industry or domain] is preferred.
• Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.

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.