Manager, Software Engineering

Mastercard is seeking a Manager, Software Engineering to join our innovative team in Prague. As a global technology company powering the world's fastest payments processing network, we're looking for a technical leader who can drive excellence in software development while managing and mentoring engineering teams.

The role sits within Mastercard Services, responsible for acquiring, engaging, and retaining customers by managing fraud and risk, enhancing cybersecurity, and improving the digital payments experience. Specifically, you'll be working with the Merchant Loyalty Program - SessionM team, which delivers customized end-to-end loyalty marketing solutions.

As Manager, Software Engineering, you'll lead a cross-functional engineering team, providing strategic technical direction for applications and architectures. You'll be responsible for designing and developing new technical products from inception to release, while partnering closely with product development on roadmap planning and feature implementation. The role requires a balance of hands-on technical contribution and team leadership, as you'll both guide architectural decisions and actively participate in implementation.

Key aspects of the role include championing technical innovation, establishing high quality standards, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the team. You'll lead goal setting and accountability practices, while ensuring effective collaboration across teams and business units to solve complex problems. The position requires strong analytical skills and experience with modern development technologies, including React and SQL.

The ideal candidate brings a computer science background, proven experience leading engineering teams, and a track record of delivering complex technical solutions in an agile environment. You'll need to demonstrate both technical expertise and leadership capabilities, with the ability to mentor team members while maintaining a customer-centric development approach.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a global financial technology leader, working on solutions that impact millions of users worldwide. At Mastercard, we offer a collaborative culture focused on innovation and growth, with opportunities to work on cutting-edge payment technologies while developing your career in a supportive environment.