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Principal Software Engineer

Apply locations Dublin, Ireland time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id R-246144

Our Purpose

Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we're helping build asustainableeconomy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactionssecure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential.

Title and Summary

Principal Software EngineerAbout the Role:
We are looking for an experienced Principal Software Engineer to join our team and drive the design, development, and delivery of scalable, high-quality software solutions. The ideal candidate will have expertise in modern full-stack technologies, with strong backend development in Java/J2EE, Spring and frontend expertise in frameworks like Angular and React . This role also requires experience with cloud platforms, CI/CD pipelines, and agile methodologies.

Key Responsibilities:
1. Design and Development:
o Lead the design and implementation of robust, scalable, and secure full-stack applications using Java/J2EE, Spring , JPA, and modern frontend frameworks like Angular and React.
o Develop and maintain high-quality code following industry best practices and coding standards.
o Manage and optimize interactions with RDBMS.
2. Cloud and Infrastructure:
o Design and deploy cloud-native applications on leading platforms
o Ensure applications are optimized for performance, scalability, and reliability in cloud environments.
3. Collaboration:
o Work closely with cross-functional teams including Product, QA, DevOps, and UX/UI designers to deliver end-to-end solutions.
o Mentor junior engineers and contribute to building a high-performing engineering culture.
4. CI/CD and DevOps:
o Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins to automate build, test, and deployment processes.
o Drive the adoption of DevOps best practices to improve development efficiency.
5. Agile Methodologies:
o Actively participate in agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, retrospectives, and daily stand-ups.
o Adapt and contribute to iterative delivery cycles to ensure rapid and quality-focused releases.
6. Performance Engineering (Good to Have):
o Utilize performance testing and monitoring tools to identify and resolve bottlenecks.
o Collaborate on capacity planning and system optimization efforts.

Skills:

• Backend Technologies: Strong experience in Java/J2EE, Spring , JPA, and RDBMS.

• Frontend Technologies: Proficiency with Angular and React.

• Cloud: Hands-on experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.

• CI/CD: Expertise with tools like Jenkins and related DevOps practices.

• Agile Methodology: Solid understanding of agile software development practices.

• Expertise in performance engineering, including the use of related tools like JMeter, Dynatrace.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

• 10+ years of hands-on experience in software development with significant exposure to full-stack technologies.

• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and leadership skills.

• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Corporate Security Responsibility

All 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.

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