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.
Employer
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.
Senior Software Engineer
The Senior Software Engineer joins the Payment & Enablement Optimization program to drive customer experience strategy through continuous innovation and problem-solving. In this role, you will design, develop, and maintain scalable solutions, automation frameworks, and validation tools while ensuring systems are secure, observable, and performant. You will translate business requirements into technical designs, conduct code reviews, and manage the full software development lifecycle within an Agile environment. The role requires expertise in Java with Spring Boot for event-driven architectures, experience with distributed streaming platforms like Apache Kafka or RabbitMQ, and proficiency with PostgreSQL databases. Key skills include mastery of data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented design. You will also implement CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins or GitHub Actions, utilize Sonar or Clover for code coverage, and apply secure coding practices to solve complex challenges in payment and transaction processing systems.
What does a Software Engineer earn in Missouri?
Median $149500 from 35 postings across 4 companies.
Design, develop, and maintain scalable software components and automation frameworks using Java and Spring Boot.
Translate business requirements into technical solutions, test strategies, and validation models.
Build and integrate automated testing pipelines within CI/CD workflows to ensure high code quality.
Implement secure coding practices to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities across all development processes.
Conduct performance engineering including load testing, bottleneck analysis, and system tuning.
Participate in architectural discussions regarding microservices, cloud migration, and distributed systems.
Lead code reviews and mentor junior engineers on best practices and technical standards.
Troubleshoot complex production issues to ensure system reliability and operational readiness.
What we're looking for
Experience building applications and REST APIs with Java in the Spring Boot framework.
Experience delivering solutions using distributed event streaming platforms like Apache Kafka or RabbitMQ.
Proficiency in software design principles, including OOP, modularity, and common design patterns.
Strong knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and computer science fundamentals.
Ability to write clean, secure code and perform unit, functional, and integration testing.
Experience with automation development, CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, XLR, GitHub Actions), and code coverage tools.
Knowledge of software architecture concepts such as microservices, distributed systems, and scalability.
Experience in cloud and microservices architecture, mainframe modernization, or payment systems (preferred); Bachelor’s or master's degree in computer science (preferred).