SVP Software Engineering _ Open Banking Europe

Mastercard is seeking a visionary SVP Software Engineering to lead the Open Banking Engineering teams across European markets. This role is crucial for realizing Mastercard's ambition to unleash the power of Open Banking globally. Based in Copenhagen, this position involves leading the design, build, and implementation of Mastercard's Open Banking platform, including their regulated business MCOBS EU.

The role combines technical leadership with strategic vision, requiring expertise in cloud architecture, API development, and regulatory compliance. The successful candidate will lead multiple engineering teams, driving innovation while ensuring compliance with financial regulations and Open Banking standards.

Key aspects of the role include:

• Leading and mentoring software engineering teams across multiple locations
• Architecting scalable, cloud-native solutions using AWS
• Implementing robust security mechanisms and ensuring regulatory compliance
• Overseeing the development of APIs aligned with Open Banking standards
• Driving DevOps practices and automation
• Collaborating with Product Management to define and execute product roadmaps

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years of software architecture experience, strong leadership skills, and deep technical expertise in cloud infrastructure, API design, and secure software development. They should have experience working in regulated financial environments and a track record of delivering enterprise-grade solutions.

This is an exceptional opportunity to shape the future of Open Banking technology at a global scale while working with cutting-edge technologies and leading high-performing engineering teams.