Software Engineer II
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Our PurposeWe work to connect and power an inclusive, digital economy that benefits everyone, everywhere by making transactions safe, simple, smart and accessible. Using secure data and networks, partnerships and passion, our innovations and solutions help individuals, financial institutions, governments and businesses realize their greatest potential. Our decency quotient, or DQ, drives our culture and everything we do inside and outside of our company. We cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team - one that makes better decisions, drives innovation and delivers better business results.Title and SummarySoftware Engineer IIOverview: Mastercard is seeking a talented Software Engineer II to join our innovative team. This role focuses on full-stack development, with a stronger emphasis on backend technologies. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of software development principles and a passion for building scalable applications. In addition to technical expertise, the Software Engineer II will play a crucial role in project management, ensuring that our software solutions align with business objectives.Role: • Participate in the programming, testing, implementation, documentation, and maintenance of application software in alignment with Mastercard standards and best practices.• Work closely with cross-functional teams to help manage project timelines, scope, and risks, ensuring the timely and budget-conscious delivery of software solutions.• Assist in developing high-quality, secure, and scalable software solutions based on technical requirements and design specifications, while keeping up with current and emerging technologies and frameworks.• Support the evaluation and creation of technical solutions to meet evolving business needs, leveraging a solid understanding of software engineering concepts.• Contribute to the ongoing enhancement of development standards and processes, actively identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness.• Ensure comprehensive documentation of software programs, following Mastercard's Software Development Best Practices and Quality Assurance processes.• Participate in production incident management and support on-call pager rotation, responding to issues promptly and effectively.• Assist in the collection and reporting of project and software metrics to inform decision-making and promote accountability.All Abut You: • Hands on experience in software development / software engineering, with a focus on backend technologies. • Strong Knowledge of systems design, coding patterns, and software development practices.• Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, or C#.• Experience with web frameworks (e.g., Spring, Django, ASP.NET) and RESTful APIs.• Familiarity with database technologies (SQL and NoSQL) and data modeling.• Knowledge of cloud services (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.• In-depth understanding of software engineering concepts and methodologies.• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.• Proactive problem-solver with a focus on identifying solutions and driving them to implementation.• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, or a related field. Equivalent practical experience will 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.#LI-NF1Mastercard is an 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. In the US or Canada, if you require accommodations or assistance to complete the online application process or during the recruitment process, please contact ...@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 ResponsibilityAll 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 RangesArlington, Virginia: $106,000 - $169,000 USD