Principal Software Engineer, Data Architecture

Mastercard

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O'Fallon, Missouri · Arlington, Virginia · New York City, NY Posted 75 days ago $170,000–$281,000 / year
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As a Principal Software Engineer in Data Architecture at Mastercard’s Data & Analytics organization, you will serve as the senior technical authority, shaping and evolving the global enterprise data architecture. This role involves setting the architectural vision for modernizing data platforms across hybrid cloud and on-premises environments to support both high-throughput batch processing and low-latency real-time use cases. You will define and evolve the global data architecture roadmap, architect secure and resilient solutions meeting regulatory mandates like GDPR, and champion Data Mesh principles. Additionally, you will drive adoption of modern data technologies such as Databricks, Snowflake, Delta Lake, and streaming platforms while mentoring engineering teams globally. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in designing distributed data systems at scale, hands-on expertise with Apache Spark, Kafka, Flink, and NiFi, and a strong understanding of data governance and regulatory compliance in global environments.

Skills

AWS Azure GCP Databricks Snowflake Delta Lake Apache Spark Kafka Flink NiFi CI/CD Data Mesh GDPR ISO 20022 Agile SAFe Python Java SQL PostgreSQL

What you'll do

  • Define and evolve the global data architecture roadmap for hybrid cloud environments.
  • Architect secure, resilient solutions to meet global regulatory mandates like GDPR.
  • Champion Data Mesh principles for federated ownership and self-service enablement.
  • Lead modernization of legacy data platforms to cloud-native architectures on AWS, Azure, GCP.
  • Drive adoption of modern data technologies such as Databricks, Snowflake, Delta Lake.
  • Enable real-time and batch analytics use cases for high availability workloads.
  • Mentor global engineering teams and foster a culture of technical excellence.

What we're looking for

  • Proven experience as a Principal Engineer or equivalent in enterprise data architecture.
  • Deep expertise in designing and operating global-scale distributed data systems.
  • Hands-on experience with modern data technologies like Databricks, Snowflake, Delta Lake.
  • Success in modernizing legacy data platforms to cloud-native architectures (AWS, Azure).
  • Strong understanding of data governance, security, and compliance in regulated environments.
  • Ability to lead architectural initiatives within Agile or product-centric delivery models.
  • Proven skill in influencing technical and business decisions at the executive level.

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How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $189k
This role $226k
$126k most similar roles pay here $298k

This role pays more than 80% of similar roles. Most pay $160,962–$216,300 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $226k versus about $189k for comparable roles.

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About Mastercard

Mastercard is a global technology company in the payments industry, processing transactions between financial institutions and merchants using its extensive network of credit, debit, and prepaid card products. Industry: Payments Technology & Financial Services

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