Lead Software Engineer, Lead Architect - Open Finance

Our Purpose
Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we’re helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential.

Title and Summary
Lead Software Engineer, Lead Architect - Open Finance
Imagine a world where your financial data works for you—securely, seamlessly, and smartly. Mastercard Open Banking is making that vision a reality. Through trusted, consent-driven connections, our global open banking platform—enables everything from real-time account insights to frictionless payments. With secure APIs and a commitment to compliance, we’re building a more inclusive digital economy where innovation thrives, and smarter financial decisions are just a tap away. Innovation doesn’t happen by chance—it’s designed.

That’s why architecture is at the core of this transformation journey. As technologies converge and ecosystems expand, our architects ensure every solution is scalable, secure, and built for the future. We are visionaries who transform data into opportunities and translate bold ideas into resilient, real-world systems. If you're passionate about building what’s next, and thrive at the intersection of strategy, systems, and scale—this is your moment. Design and deliver robust, scalable, and secure Open Banking services that power next-generation financial experiences.

• Mentor engineers and tech leads, raising the bar through coaching, code reviews, and architectural guidance.
• Foster a “can-do” culture, showing bias for action, creative thinking, and a refusal to settle for the status quo.
• 8+ years of experience in software engineering and architecture, with strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Hibernate, and microservices.
• Hands-on experience designing and building secure, scalable systems in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Strong foundation in secure development practices, including cryptography, encryption, and secure communication protocols.
• Proficiency in secure coding practices in any of modern languages - Java, C#, Python, Node.js and more. Proven ability to lead technical initiatives, especially in fast-paced, high-impact environments like Financial Services with a strong understanding of compliance needs and regulatory frameworks.
• Creative problem-solving mindset, with a passion for continuous improvement and a drive to tackle increasingly complex challenges.
• Experience mentoring engineers, conducting technical interviews, and helping build high-performing teams.

You’ll be part of a team that’s building the future of Open Finance, where data empowers people, and technology unlocks opportunity. You’ll work with brilliant minds, cutting-edge tools, and a culture that values innovation, integrity, and impact.
Corporate Security Responsibility
All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must:
Abide by Mastercard’s security policies and practices;
Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and