Senior Software Engineer

Mastercard

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Work type
On-site
Location
O Fallon, MO
Salary
$115,000–$184,000 / yr
Posted
10 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $169k
This role $150k
$101k most similar roles pay here $248k

This role pays less than 74% of similar roles. Most pay $149,500–$188,277 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $150k versus about $169k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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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

Mastercard currently has 116 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $122,000–$207,000 across 104 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Senior Software Engineer

As a Senior Software Engineer on the Identity Solutions platform team, you will design, develop, and support secure, scalable, and high-performing applications to protect digital interactions through authentication and fraud prevention capabilities. You will build cloud-native microservices and REST APIs while leading system design discussions, performing code reviews, and mentoring junior engineers. The role involves managing complex technical challenges such as vulnerability remediation, performance optimization, and building robust CI/CD pipelines. To succeed, you must possess expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes, along with experience in cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP. You will work within an Agile environment to solve problems related to identity verification and secure coding practices, potentially utilizing Kafka for event-driven architectures within high-throughput or regulated payment and banking environments.

What does a Software Engineer earn in Missouri?

Median $149500 from 35 postings across 4 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Design, build, and maintain scalable cloud-native applications and microservices.
  • Develop high-performance REST APIs using Java and Spring Boot.
  • Translate product requirements into well-structured system designs and architectures.
  • Implement secure coding practices and lead vulnerability remediation efforts.
  • Write and maintain unit, functional, and integration tests to ensure reliability.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues through root cause analysis.
  • Mentor junior engineers and provide guidance on technical standards and code quality.
  • Improve CI/CD pipelines and engineering practices to enhance delivery speed.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
  • Experience building RESTful services using Java and Spring Boot.
  • Experience designing scalable systems using modern software design and architecture principles.
  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Expertise in secure coding practices and vulnerability management.
  • Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills in complex environments.
  • Experience writing and maintaining unit, functional, and integration tests.
  • Knowledge of event-driven architectures, high-throughput environments, or AI/automation tools is preferred.

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