Software Engineer II (Hadoop, Java, Data)

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

Software Engineer II (Hadoop, Java, Data)

Job Overview:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Software Engineer II (Hadoop, Java, Data) to support the full software development lifecycle, including analysis, design, development, implementation, testing, and maintenance of scalable, secure application solutions. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet evolving business needs and drive the continuous improvement of software products and processes.

Key Responsibilities:
•Design, develop, test, implement, and maintain software solutions in alignment with Mastercard standards and industry best practices.
•Translate technical specifications and design documents into high-quality, scalable code.
•Evaluate and recommend innovative technologies and solution alternatives to meet current and future business requirements.
•Conduct feasibility studies, system flow analysis, logic design, and cost/time estimation.
•Collaborate with team members to deliver projects on schedule, proactively identifying and resolving issues.
•Participate in on-call support rotations and contribute to production incident management.
•Ensure proper documentation of software solutions following established development standards and practices.
•Assist senior engineers in refining project documentation templates to suit project and technology needs.
•Contribute to the improvement of development standards and processes to enhance efficiency and quality.
•Support the collection and reporting of software and project performance metrics.

Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or equivalent experience.

Experience:
•3–5 years of Java experience
•3-5 years of Scala and Hadoop experience
•3-5 years of SQL experience
•Solid understanding of software engineering principles and development methodologies.
•Familiarity with secure coding practices and scalable system design.

Skills & Competencies:
•Proactive, high-energy, and detail-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities.
•Self-motivated with a strong willingness to learn and grow.
•Effective verbal and written communication skills.
•Strong collaboration and organizational skills; ability to work effectively in cross-functional, global teams.
•Capable of managing responsibilities independently in a fast-paced environment.

Mastercard is a merit-based, inclusive, equal opportunity employer that considers applicants without regard to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We hire the most qualified candidate for the role. In the US or Canada, if you require accommodations or assistance to complete the online application process or during the recruitment process, please contact reasonable_accommodation@mastercard.com and identify the type of accommodation or assistance you are requesting. Do not include any medical or health information in this email. The Reasonable Accommodations team will respond to your email promptly.

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.

In line with Mastercard’s total compensation philosophy and assuming that the job will be performed in the US, the successful candidate will be offered a competitive base salary based on location, experience and other qualifications for the role and may be eligible for an annual bonus or commissions depending on the role. Mastercard benefits for full time (and certain part time) employees generally include: insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance), flexible spending account and health savings account, paid leaves (including 16 weeks new parent leave, up to 20 paid days bereavement leave), 10 annual paid sick days, 10 or more annual paid vacation days based on level, 5 personal days, 10 annual paid U.S. observed holidays, 401k with a best-in-class company match, deferred compensation for eligible roles, fitness reimbursement or on-site fitness facilities, eligibility for tuition reimbursement, gender-inclusive benefits and many more.

Pay Ranges

O'Fallon, Missouri: $92,000 - $147,000 USD