Lead Software Engineer (Architect)

Mastercard is seeking a Lead Software Engineer (Architect) to join their Authentication Program team, focusing on developing and delivering authentication products for e-commerce transactions. This role is crucial in shaping how consumer authentication works for both in-store and e-commerce use cases, working specifically on products like ID Check, Token Authentication Service, and Token Authentication Framework.

The position offers an opportunity to work at the forefront of payment technology, creating architectural designs and implementing solutions that directly impact how people conduct transactions globally. As a lead engineer, you'll be responsible for creating scalable architectural designs, writing code, and providing technical leadership to the team while ensuring the highest standards of security and performance.

Working at Mastercard means joining a company that powers economies in over 200 countries, with a strong focus on building a sustainable and inclusive digital economy. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical insurance, 401k with company match, generous parental leave, and various other perks. They maintain a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and doing well by doing good through ethical and environmentally responsible decisions.

The ideal candidate will bring expertise in microservice architectures, advanced design patterns, and modern development frameworks, along with strong leadership abilities to guide team members and collaborate with stakeholders. This role offers the unique opportunity to work on challenging projects that are actively changing the future of payments while being part of a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive team environment.