Director, Software Engineering

Mastercard is seeking a talented Director Software Engineer to join their Cross Border Services team in Dublin, Ireland. This role is crucial for XBS's cloud transformation journey and will be part of a highly agile team building innovative products delivered at scale to global markets.

The ideal candidate will be a technology leader who is hands-on and can lead a team of engineers, spending significant time coding while coaching team members. They will be recognized as a team's authority and technical expert who drives innovation and organizational growth through their contributions.

Key responsibilities include:

• Implementing and maintaining compliance and security in CI/CD pipelines
• Driving domain-driven design and implementation of consumer-driven contracts
• Leading complex enterprise-wide initiatives spanning multiple services
• Architecting and delivering new services for products and bundles
• Contributing to and leading Guild initiatives
• Mentoring engineers and improving software engineering craftmanship
• Conducting technical interviews and raising performance standards

Technical requirements include:

• Expert in building highly resilient & scalable distributed systems
• Deep knowledge of databases, messaging & caching technologies
• Experience with multiple programming languages (Java, .NET, JavaScript)
• DevOps best practices and cloud-first software development
• Understanding of advanced design patterns and API standards
• Performance engineering expertise
• Experience with chaos testing and operational practices

This role offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies while leading and mentoring a team of engineers in a global financial technology company. The position combines technical leadership with hands-on development, making it ideal for those who want to maintain their technical edge while growing their leadership skills.