Senior Software Engineer/Data Engineer

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

Senior Software Engineer/Data Engineer

Overview 

Mastercard is looking for a Senior Software/Data Engineer to join our dynamic team working in the Payments and Disputes domain. You’ll help build and test scalable, secure, and high-performing data pipelines that support merchants, issuers, and digital partners. Our platform leverages modern technologies like Java, Snowflake, Microservices, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud-based tools to deliver real-time insights and solutions. 
 
If you're passionate about ETL process & automation, quality, and innovation—and want to work on impactful projects that shape the future of digital payments—this role is for you. 

What You’ll Do

Design and implement scalable, secure, and high-performance data pipelines in a cloud-native environment.

Collaborate with data engineering team, analysts, and product teams to understand data needs and deliver reliable solutions.

Develop and maintain ETL/ELT processes using Snowflake, Azure Data Factory, and Java-based services.

Build and optimize data models and warehouse structures to support analytics and reporting.

Leverage tools like SQL, Java, and CI/CD pipelines to automate data workflows and ensure data quality.

Monitor and troubleshoot data pipelines and production systems to ensure reliability and performance.

Champion best practices in data engineering, automation, and cloud architecture.

Shape

What You’ll Bring

5+ years of experience in data engineering or software development with a strong focus on cloud and big data technologies.

Proficiency in Java and experience building backend services or data processing applications.

Hands-on experience with Snowflake (data modeling, performance tuning, and SQL scripting).

Strong understanding of data analytics concepts and experience working with BI tools or data visualization platforms.

In depth knowledge in file transfer protocols like SFPT and bulk file streaming protocols

Experience with Azure services such as Azure Data Factory, Azure Blob Storage, VMSS.

Familiarity with CI/CD tools like GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or Azure DevOps.

A mindset focused on automation, scalability, and continuous improvement.

Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in cross-functional, global teams.

Nice to Have

Experience with real-time data streaming tools (e.g., Kafka, Event Hubs).

Knowledge of ETL frameworks, data governance, or data cataloging tools.

Exposure to Python or Scala for data transformation and scripting.

Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools like Splunk, Datadog, or Azure Monitor.

Understanding data security, compliance, and privacy best practices.

Why Join Us? 

- Work on cutting-edge technology in a fast-growing, global company. 
- Be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. 
- Help shape the future of secure, smart, and simple digital payments. 

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: $115,000 - $184,000 USD