Lead, Windows System Engineer

Mastercard, a global leader in payment technology, is seeking a Lead Windows System Engineer to join their Business & Market Insights Platform Infrastructure Engineering team. This role represents a unique opportunity to lead critical infrastructure initiatives at a company that powers economies across 200+ countries.

The position sits within a team that serves as a key differentiator for Mastercard, providing cutting-edge services that help customers grow. The role combines technical leadership with hands-on engineering, focusing on managing and optimizing cloud infrastructure across multiple geographies. You'll be responsible for leading the deployment, configuration, and maintenance of private/hybrid cloud data centers, working with technologies like Azure, VMware, and AWS.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced infrastructure leader who is passionate about automation, cloud technologies, and building efficient systems. You'll have the chance to mentor junior engineers, work with cross-functional teams, and solve complex technical challenges in a global context. The role offers significant technical depth, requiring expertise in Windows systems, cloud platforms, and automation tools like Powershell, Ansible, and Python.

Mastercard offers an impressive benefits package, including comprehensive healthcare, generous parental leave (16 weeks), and strong retirement benefits. The company's commitment to innovation, global reach, and technical excellence makes this an attractive opportunity for someone looking to make a significant impact in financial technology infrastructure.

The role combines strategic leadership with technical expertise, requiring both strong people management skills and deep technical knowledge. You'll be part of a team that's essential to Mastercard's global operations, working on systems that process millions of transactions daily. The position offers excellent growth potential within a rapidly evolving technology organization.