Manager Software Engineering

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 Manager Software Engineering Overview Leads a team of software engineers delivering enterprise integration solutions across cloud-based platforms while remaining hands-on in Core Java development, software architecture, automation, and delivery. Provides technical leadership while actively contributing to complex engineering initiatives, including Java application development, automation strategy, test automation frameworks, and scalable solution delivery. Drives large-scale initiatives and ensures high-quality, secure, reliable, and automated software delivery aligned to business priorities. Shapes engineering strategy, fosters an enterprise mindset, and leads teams through complexity and change while maintaining a strong focus on execution and customer outcomes. Key Responsibilities Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing engineering team while actively contributing to technical solutions and engineering delivery Drive end-to-end delivery of complex integration and full-stack engineering initiatives through hands-on development, technical guidance, and collaboration with engineering teams Design, develop, and enhance scalable software solutions across cloud-based platforms, including integration and automation capabilities Manage configuration and integration of cloud-based applications across the enterprise Provide hands-on technical leadership in architecture (microservices, APIs, scalable design) and system design decisions Design, implement, and improve automation frameworks and testing solutions to increase efficiency, reliability, and software quality Drive automation throughout the software development lifecycle, including testing strategy, execution, validation, and continuous improvement Oversee execution of projects, balancing scope, timeline, quality, and technical excellence Ensure adherence to enterprise standards including secure coding, testing, automation, and operational best practices Review and contribute to technical designs, code, configurations, and automation solutions Partner with stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions Drive quality through strong testing strategy, automation, code reviews, and performance validation Implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, automation, reliability, and engineering excellence Apply strong software engineering fundamentals, including data structures and design principles, to develop scalable and maintainable solutions Shape and communicate the engineering vision and roadmap, aligning technology investments and team priorities with enterprise and customer outcomes Foster an enterprise mindset by connecting engineering initiatives and team objectives to broader business goals and customer impact Navigate ambiguity and complex technical challenges by creating clarity, aligning stakeholders, and driving informed technical and business decisions …