Software Engineer I

About the Role

Mastercard's Payment Networks team seeks a Software Development Engineer to advance customer experience through innovation and problem-solving. The ideal candidate is customer-experience focused, motivated, intellectually curious, analytical, and possesses an entrepreneurial mindset.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain application features and services with focus on code quality and reliability.
• Write backend code using Java (17+), applying core Object-Oriented principles and basic design patterns.
• Contribute to the development of microservices and APIs using frameworks such as Spring Boot.
• Implement features based on defined requirements and solution designs, with guidance from senior engineers.
• Participate in development within a CI/CD-enabled environment (e.g., PCF or similar cloud platforms).
• Work with data persistence technologies (RDBMS, NoSQL such as Cassandra) under guidance.
• Follow established coding standards, testing practices, and quality gates.
• Debug issues and contribute to defect resolution and system stability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support smooth project delivery.
• Actively participate in Agile ceremonies and meet sprint commitments.
• Contribute to Proof of Concepts (PoCs) and learning initiatives when required.
• Seek feedback, continuously learn, and adopt modern development and cloud practices.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Java (17+)
• Spring Boot
• Microservices
• APIs
• CI/CD
• RDBMS
• NoSQL (e.g., Cassandra)
• Cloud Platforms (e.g., PCF)
• React/Angular (from Job Title)

Qualifications

• 6 months to 1 year of overall career experience in Software Engineering in Java Full Stack.
• Passion for software engineering with foundational Full Stack or Backend development skills.
• Good understanding of Java and Spring Boot fundamentals.
• Basic awareness of microservices and event-driven architecture concepts.
• Exposure to real-time or online systems development is an advantage.
• Familiarity with CI/CD concepts and version control tools.
• Knowledge of databases (RDBMS and/or NoSQL such as Cassandra).
• Exposure to cloud platforms (e.g., PCF) and digital-native architectures is desirable.
• Strong learning ability with a mindset to quickly grasp and apply new technologies.
• Effective communication and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Positive attitude towards continuous learning and improvement.