Mastercard
Payments
VicePresident,SoftwareEngineering
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“Vice President, Software Engineering at Mastercard. Skills: Software Engineering Leadership, Product Development, Real-Time Payments Technology. Oversee the management of the Software Engineering function. Act as the highest authority on high-level and complex decisions within the function”
What You'll Achieve.
delivering high-quality and value-added software platforms or products; delivering on business needs; drive engineering productivity, quality, and technology policy compliance; deliver value and satisfaction
Industry & Context.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to identify and evaluate quality issues and risks, and propose and implement effective and efficient solutions
Abide by Mastercard’s security policies, Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being, Report any suspected information security violation or breach, Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard’s guidelines
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
8+ years of experience in leading and managing software engineering functions, preferably for software platforms or products in the financial services sector, 5+ years of experience in leading and managing engineering teams, preferably in a distributed and agile environment, Proven track record of delivering high-quality and value-added software platforms or products, as well as ensuring alignment and collaboration with the product, engineering, and customer success teams, knowledge and experience in quality strategy, metrics, standards, and best practices, as well as quality tools, methods, and techniques, such as testing, debugging, troubleshooting, reporting, and documenting, Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and evaluate quality issues and risks, and propose and implement effective and efficient solutions, Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate and influence effectively at all levels of the organization and with external parties, leadership and management skills, with the ability to inspire, motivate, and empower the quality team, as well as foster a quality culture and mindset across the organization, Customer-centric and results-oriented mindset, with the ability to understand and anticipate customer needs and expectations, and deliver value and satisfaction, Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, and manage multiple and competing priorities and demands
What You'll Do.
Oversee the management of the Software Engineering function
Act as the highest authority on high-level and complex decisions within the function
Work with business/product owners to develop and deliver new services
introducing new products and bundles
Work on complex enterprise-wide initiatives spanning multiple services/programs and drive resolution
Manage and optimize budgets
and cost allocation while delivering on business needs
Provide strategic thinking and leadership on a wide range of application types
and software development methodologies
Benchmark and drive engineering productivity
and technology policy compliance in your areas of ownership
Update Executive Leadership on the status of high-visibility initiatives
Lead and mentor a team of engineering managers and developers
and development of engineering staff
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Alignment and collaboration with the product, engineering, and customer success teams; Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement; Communicate and influence effectively at all levels of the organization and with external parties
Communication Scope
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills; ability to communicate and influence effectively at all levels of the organization and with external parties
Process & Methodology
Manage multiple and competing priorities and demands
Full Job Description
**Our Purpose** _Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200 + countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we’re helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, 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** ### Vice President, Software Engineering ### Overview: Who is Mastercard? Mastercard is a global technology company in the payments industry. Our mission is 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. With connections across more than 210 countries and territories, we are building a sustainable world that unlocks priceless possibilities for all. All About You: The Payment Networks Technology division comprises of several market-facing programs that drive Transaction Switching, Clearing, Settlement and Integration into Value Added Services. These programs together power Mastercard’s core business across the globe. We are seeking a visionary and innovative Vice President of Software Engineering to lead our engineering team focused on building cutting-edge real-time payments (RTP) technology. As the VP, you will have deep product development experience, demonstrating a profound understanding of crafting high-quality, scalable products. Your expertise in platform and domain-driven development will be pivotal in driving our technology strategies. A key a
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