Job Title:
Lead Software Engineer (UI)
Overview:
Mastercard Settings Platform is responsible for building cutting‑edge platforms that power Mastercard’s core switching capabilities, including Authorization, Clearing, and Settlement. The team develops highly resilient, scalable, and real‑time systems that operate at global scale and enable mission‑critical payment flows across the Mastercard network.
In this role, you will lead and contribute to end‑to‑end product development using Digital Native Architecture (DNA) on Pivotal Cloud Foundry (PCF), following Agile (SAFe) practices. You will collaborate closely with business stakeholders, architecture, testing, and global delivery teams to deliver high‑quality solutions for the payments ecosystem.
Key Responsibilities
Design and develop modern, scalable UI and full‑stack solutions supporting Switching (Authorization, Clearing, and related services).
Analyze complex business and technical requirements and translate them into robust digital solutions.
Lead or contribute to end‑to‑end Agile (SAFe) product development, from design through production.
Partner with Business Owners, Architects, QA, SRE, and Vendors to ensure successful delivery.
Drive cross‑team coordination across multiple geographies.
Own and present project metrics (delivery, quality, automation, defects) for leadership reviews.
Lead initiatives around automation, defect reduction, and overall quality improvement.
Actively contribute to architectural discussions, ensuring solutions align with DNA and cloud‑native principles.
Required Experience & Skills
Technical Expertise
10+ years of experience as a software developer with strong focus on UI / Front‑End technologies.
Deep expertise in Angular (18+), Node.js, and modern UI state management (e.g., Redux).
Strong understanding of full‑stack product development, including:
UI
Databases (RDBMS or modern data stores)
Messaging
Reporting and observability
Experience building online, real‑time, and/or batch processing systems.
Hands‑on experience with CI/CD pipelines, automation, and code quality practices.
Cloud & Architecture (Desirable)
Experience with Pivotal Cloud Foundry (PCF).
Exposure to Digital Native Architecture (DNA) and cloud‑native design patterns.
Domain & Delivery Experience
Strong understanding of Payments and Cards industry, preferably Authorization and Clearing.
Proven experience working in Agile / SAFe environments.
Experience driving quality initiatives, automation strategies, and defect metrics.
Ability to balance hands‑on development with technical leadership and mentorship.
Behavioral & Leadership Skills
Strong communicator, capable of working with technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
Ability to guide and mentor engineers toward the right technical solutions.
Result‑oriented mindset with a strong focus on quality, reliability, and delivery excellence.
Comfortable handling global team coordination across time zones.
To find US Salary Ranges, visit People Place. Under the Compensation tab, select "Salary Structures." Within the text of "Salary Structures," click on the link "salary structures 2025," through which you will be able to access the salary ranges for each Mastercard job family. For more information regarding US benefits, visit People Place and review the Benefits tab and the Time Off & Leave tab.
