Lead Architect

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the ideation, design, and implementation of technical solutions for global customers (both internal and external).
Collaborate with cross-functional teams across development, product, business, design, and operations from initial product conceptualization to release and ongoing product maintenance.
Define, develop, and deliver major cross-department initiatives with broad scope and long-term business implications.
Guide the team to deliver quality, value-driven product enhancements.
Actively seek opportunities for innovation and creative problem-solving. Define blueprints and perform POCs to assess technologies for adoption.
Create technology roadmaps and reference architecture that align with the overall department strategy and vision.
Communicate effectively with Senior Management, Business Owners, and other Stakeholders to assist in critical decision-making processes.
Lead governance initiatives and ensure compliance with regulatory and auditing requirements.
Positively influence people and drive change. Coach and mentor team members to become subject matter experts.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
5+ years of professional experience with a proven track record in designing and delivering critical systems at an enterprise scale.
Proficiency in writing secure code in modern coding languages (e.g., Java, C#, Python, Node.js, JavaScript) and familiarity with secure coding standards (e.g., OWASP, CWE) and vulnerability management.
Strong fundamentals in architectural patterns, SDLC methodologies, security best practices, cryptography standards, system frameworks, network engineering, and API-first approach.
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of various cloud service offerings, including AWS, Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, etc.
Credible thought leader and significant influencer, comfortable working alongside internal product and service owners in a highly agile, fast-paced environment with a high cadence of delivery.
Understanding of product design fundamentals, ensuring that solutions are flexible, easily maintained, and perform efficiently. Promote the build and reuse of common libraries and services.
Effective team builder, employee developer, and coach; capable of fostering a high-performance and collaborative team environment.
Ability to provide technical leadership from architecture and design through to monitoring and support post-release.
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, to articulate technical implications to stakeholders.
Expertise in designing state-of-the-art financial products that can scale globally is preferable.

Company Culture:

At Mastercard, we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where every opinion is valued and respected. Our culture is built on collaboration, innovation, and a commitment to excellence. We encourage our employees to bring their unique perspectives and ideas to the table, and we support their professional growth through continuous learning and development opportunities. We are dedicated to creating a positive impact on our customers' lives and the communities we serve. Join us and be part of a team that is driving change and making a difference in the world of financial services.

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.