Lead Software Engineer - .NET (Primary) + Java (Secondary)

Mastercard is seeking a passionate and experienced Lead Software Engineer to join their Cross Border program within the Disbursement & Remittances business. This role is critical in driving the technology transformation and cloud adoption of their platform to support aggressive business growth targets of 50% per year for the next 5 years.

The position focuses on building solutions that enable payments in an any-to-any format, allowing anyone, anywhere to send or receive money using various channels including money exchanges, banks, digital wallets, cards, or fintech apps. The goal is to provide a seamless and unified experience for both individuals and businesses.

As Lead Engineer, you'll be responsible for:

• Leading the cloud-native transformation of the .NET platform
• Providing DevOps and cloud architecture expertise
• Driving security and operational resilience
• Implementing API security models and encryption
• Managing brown-field migration to cloud-native architecture

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in both .NET and Java development, strong understanding of cloud-native architectures, microservices, and event-driven systems. Experience with Apache Kafka, security implementations, and domain-driven design is highly valued.

This role offers the opportunity to:

• Work on cutting-edge payment technologies
• Lead technical transformation initiatives
• Shape the architecture of mission-critical financial systems
• Mentor and guide engineering teams
• Drive innovation in a rapidly growing business unit

Join Mastercard's team to help build sustainable economies and empower people worldwide through innovative payment solutions.