Data Engineer II

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

Data Engineer II

Overview:
Mastercard is looking for a Data Engineer II to help drive the development of innovative data and analytics solutions in the cloud. In this role, you’ll work with large-scale datasets to design and build robust, scalable data pipelines and platforms that power critical business insights. You'll play a key part in enabling seamless data access—either directly for customers or as foundational components of new product offerings.
You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver immediate value while laying the groundwork for long-term capabilities and infrastructure. Your contributions will help create a frictionless experience for both customers and internal developers, ensuring data is accessible, secure, and reliable.
This position is hybrid, based in O’Fallon, MO, and requires three days per week onsite.

Role:
• Design and develop new data capabilities and infrastructure related to accessing and using Mastercard, third party, and partner data to power Mastercard data products and solutions.
• Design required new data pipes, data transfers, and compliance related infrastructure to enable that use of the data in the cloud.
• Identify data-related capabilities and infrastructure requirements resulting from new and evolving product constructs and how those requirements can be developed cloud natively.
• Collaborate with relevant data management, data governance and technical teams to enable long term viability of information assets and enterprise requirements.
• Develop a horizontal technology roadmap in conjunction with Data Strategy & Management team input to enable technology solutions for managing data that meet the needs of multiple business stakeholder groups.
• Identify existing data capability and infrastructure gaps or opportunities within and across initiatives and provide subject matter expertise in support of remediation.

All About You:
• Experience as a Data Engineer or in a similar role, with a strong understanding of data engineering concepts and methodologies.
• Strong programming skills in Python and experience with distributed processing using Apache Spark.
• Hands-on experience in data product development, analytical models, model governance, and data hygiene practices.
• Solid understanding of data modeling and database design to support scalable, high-performance data solutions.
• Expertise in writing and optimizing complex SQL queries for data retrieval, transformation, and analysis.
• Strong experience with Relational Databases (RDBMS), particularly Microsoft SQL Server and related technologies.
• Proficient in building, maintaining, and scaling ETL pipelines using modern frameworks.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (preferably AWS), including tools like Databricks.
• Familiarity with CI/CD practices and Agile development methodologies.
• Ability to independently diagnose and resolve data issues.
• Working knowledge of data validation and testing techniques to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Passionate about emerging trends in data, AI/ML, analytics, and digital innovation.
• Experience with Big Data technologies is a strong plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex ideas to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative discipline such as Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Finance, Business, or a related field. Equivalent practical experience may also be considered.


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Mastercard is a merit-based, inclusive, equal opportunity employer that considers applicants without regard to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We hire the most qualified candidate for the role. In the US or Canada, if you require accommodations or assistance to complete the online application process or during the recruitment process, please contact reasonable_accommodation@mastercard.com and identify the type of accommodation or assistance you are requesting. Do not include any medical or health information in this email. The Reasonable Accommodations team will respond to your email promptly.

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;

• Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed;

• Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and

• Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard’s guidelines.

In line with Mastercard’s total compensation philosophy and assuming that the job will be performed in the US, the successful candidate will be offered a competitive base salary based on location, experience and other qualifications for the role and may be eligible for an annual bonus or commissions depending on the role. Mastercard benefits for full time (and certain part time) employees generally include: insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance), flexible spending account and health savings account, paid leaves (including 16 weeks new parent leave, up to 20 paid days bereavement leave), 10 annual paid sick days, 10 or more annual paid vacation days based on level, 5 personal days, 10 annual paid U.S. observed holidays, 401k with a best-in-class company match, deferred compensation for eligible roles, fitness reimbursement or on-site fitness facilities, eligibility for tuition reimbursement, gender-inclusive benefits and many more.

Pay Ranges

O'Fallon, Missouri: $92,000 - $147,000 USD