As a Software Engineer II you will design develop and maintain software applications collaborating with teams to meet project goals. You'll utilize a variety of technologies and practices to deliver high-quality software solutions in an Agile environment.

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
Software Engineer II
Overview:
Mastercard's Decision Management Platform team is seeking a Software Developer II to design develop and deliver scalable secure and high-quality software solutions. In this role you will contribute to the full software development lifecycle from analysis and design to implementation and ongoing support while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet evolving business needs.
You will play a vital role in a rapidly growing organization working closely with experienced and driven engineers to solve complex challenges.
Engineers work in small flexible teams with every member contributing to the design development and testing of features. We follow an Agile approach to software development and practice continuous integration and delivery.
This is a hybrid position based in O'Fallon MO requiring three days per week onsite.
Role: • Design develop test implement and maintain software applications that align with Mastercard engineering standards and best practices.• Deliver secure reliable and scalable software solutions within defined timelines and budgets.• Research and evaluate alternative technical approaches to meet current and future business needs.• Conduct feasibility studies system flowcharting and logic design to support solution development.• Collaborate with team members and stakeholders to meet project goals identify issues early and recommend practical solutions.• Independently manage assigned tasks and participate in production incident management and on-call rotations.• Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation in line with Mastercard's quality and governance standards.• Assist senior engineers in updating documentation and templates to align with evolving project and technology needs.• Contribute to process improvement initiatives and promote best practices in software development and delivery.• Support the collection analysis and reporting of software and project performance metrics.
All About You: • Proven experience in software engineering architecture or development.• Strong hands-on experience in Java (Java 17 preferred) for developing scalable and high-performance applications.• Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins and Git.• Working knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS preferred).• Hands-on experience with containerization technologies (e.g. Docker).• Experience developing with web technologies such as HTML JavaScript and frameworks like Angular or React.• Solid understanding of database technologies including both SQL and NoSQL systems.• Experience developing and integrating RESTful APIs and working within microservices architectures.• Strong grasp of object-oriented programming software design patterns and system performance optimization.• Proficient in algorithms data structures and distributed systems concepts.• Experience in Agile environments (e.g. Scrum or Kanban) with continuous integration and iterative delivery models.• Passionate about solving complex real-world challenges through technology.• Self-motivated and proactive with the ability to take ownership and deliver results in fast-paced collaborative settings.• Excellent verbal and written communication skills capable of explaining complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.• Bachelor degree in Computer Science Software Engineering Information Technology Mathematics or a related field. Equivalent practical experience may also be considered.
This role is not eligible for Mastercard's work authorization sponsorship. As such candidates must be eligible to work in the United States now as well as in the future without employer sponsorship.
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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 [email protected] 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 and may be eligible for an annual bonus or commissions depending on the role. The base salary offered may vary depending on multiple factors including but not limited to location job-related knowledge skills and experience. 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 of new parent leave and up to 20 days of bereavement leave); 80 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time 25 days of vacation time and 5 personal days pro-rated based on date of hire; 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; and many more. Mastercard benefits for interns generally include: 56 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time; jury duty leave; and on-site fitness facilities in some locations.
Pay Ranges
O'Fallon Missouri: $92000 - $147000 USD