Lead Software Engineer

MastercardO'Fallon, MOfull_timelead

$140,000 – $231,000 USD

Tech Stack

Solid badges = required, outlined = preferred

Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end software design and architecture, translating business and system requirements into scalable, reliable, and maintainable solutions.
  • Own delivery of robust, secure, and high-performance software across backend platforms and frontend applications, driving engineering excellence.
  • Define and implement comprehensive testing strategies, including Unit, Integration, and Functional/end-to-end testing, embedding automated testing within CI/CD pipelines.
  • Lead performance engineering initiatives, including system benchmarking, load testing, and capacity planning, ensuring applications meet strict performance SLAs.
  • Serve as a senior escalation point for complex production issues, leading root cause analysis, incident resolution, and driving systemic improvements.

Soft Skills

Software DevelopmentSystem DesignArchitectureQuality EngineeringTestingTroubleshootingTechnical LeadershipUnit TestingIntegration TestingFunctional TestingSecure Coding PracticesCommunication

Benefits

  • 401k
  • Dental
  • Disability Insurance
  • Gym/Wellness
  • HSA/FSA
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Parental Leave
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Vision

Culture

Mentorship ProgramCode Review CultureCross-Functional TeamsInclusive Hiring

Requirements

Preferred: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
Regions: Us

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About Mastercard
Industry: payments
Size: enterprise

Mastercard is a global technology company in the payments industry, aiming to connect and power an inclusive, digital economy that benefits everyone by making transactions safe, simple, smart, and accessible.

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Compensation
Base salary: $140,000 – $231,000 USD
Bonus: annual bonus or commissions depending on the role