Senior Software 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

Overview
The US Open Banking team is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to architect and build the future of financial data accessibility. The ideal candidate is passionate about crafting elegant, scalable solutions, thrives in a fast-paced environment, possesses a deep understanding of API development and security best practices, and is excited to push the boundaries of what's possible in open banking.
In this role, you will:
Design, develop, and maintain secure and scalable APIs that empower users to access and utilize financial data.
Contribute to the architectural design of our open banking platform, ensuring it aligns with industry best practices and evolving standards.
Conduct thorough code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Collaborate closely with product managers and other stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
Stay abreast of the latest advancements in API development, security, and open banking technologies.
All about you:
Essential:
Possess advanced knowledge of API design principles and best practices.
Have strong experience developing and deploying secure RESTful APIs using Java.
Demonstrate proficiency in database technologies (SQL and NoSQL) and data modeling techniques.
Exhibit excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with a keen eye for detail.
Be passionate about open banking principles and the transformative potential of financial data sharing.
Desirable:
Familiarity with cloud computing platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
Experience working with OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect for secure API authentication.
Knowledge of financial industry standards and regulations.
Contribution to open-source projects or participation in the developer community.

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.