Manager, Software Engineering

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
Manager, Software Engineering
Overview
The Virtual Card Management (VCM) team is part of the Commercial Transaction Management & Controls (CTMC) program within Mastercard's Commercial & New Payment Flows (CNPF) organization - making payments smarter and businesses stronger by providing faster, more secure, and more efficient commercial payment experiences globally.
VCM is responsible for the end-to-end lifecycle of virtual and real card management, including authorization & clearing, spend controls, gateway & token management, event notifications, and multi-scheme virtual card capabilities. Our platform powers key products such as InControl (ICCP), Business Payment Controls (BPC), VCN Gateway, and Commercial Connect API - serving issuers, corporates, fintechs, and travel intermediaries worldwide.
We are looking for a Manager, Software Engineering to lead a team of engineers in designing, building, and delivering high-quality, resilient software solutions at scale. The ideal candidate is a hands-on technical leader who thrives in a fast-paced, API-driven microservices environment, is passionate about engineering excellence and operational resiliency, and is committed to growing and developing high-performing teams.
Role
We demonstrate 'Mastercard Way' cultural values every day - own it, simplify it, sense of urgency, thoughtful risk-taking, unlock potential, and be inclusive - with a relentless focus on our customers. As a Manager, Software Engineering at Mastercard, you will:
Oversee the delivery of key software projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and meet quality standards.
Guide the analysis, design, and development of software solutions, supporting team members in translating requirements into technical deliverables.
Evaluate and review code across teams, providing constructive feedback to uphold high standards of correctness, quality, and adherence to best practices.
Support the implementation of best practices in SDLC, testing, and security, promoting operational excellence.
Coordinate with cross-functional teams to support architectural decisions and technical design discussions.
Participate in technology assessments, supporting the integration of new frameworks and solutions.
Implement comprehensive testing strategies, including unit, integration, and end-to-end testing, to ensure software quality, performance, and security in production environments.
Manage a team of individual contributors and/or technical leads, directing area processes and work to ensure alignment with functional best practices and organizational standards; conduct goal setting and performance appraisals to coach team members and support their professional development.
All About You
Education
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
Technical Qualifications
Advanced ability in software design - defining the structure, components, and interactions of software solutions, translating requirements into scalable, maintainable, and secure designs.
Advanced proficiency in software architecture - designing high-level system structures, patterns, and standards to ensure scalability, performance, security, and long-term maintainability.
Strong experience with code review practices - evaluating source code to identify potential issues, improve quality, and ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.
Proficiency in implementing comprehensive testing strategies (unit, functional, integration, and end-to-end) to validate software components and system behavior.
Familiarity with secure coding standards (e.g., OWASP, CWE, SEI CERT) and the ability to apply secure coding practices throughout the SDLC.
Experience with performance engineering - analyzing and optimizing systems to meet scalability and reliability requirements under varying workloads.
Leadership & Professional Skills
Demonstrated ability to lead and develop teams - building diverse, high-performing teams with a customer-focused mindset; attracting, growing, and developing future-ready talent
Ability to deliver results - mobilizing teams to act with speed, agility, and accountability in driving business outcomes
Skill in navigating complexity - leading through ambiguity with sound judgment and cross-cultural awareness
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.