Lead Software Engineer Job at Mastercard, Sweden

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  • Mastercard
  • Sweden

Job Description

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

Lead Software Engineer

About the Role
We’re looking for a Lead Software Engineer to join our team and take ownership of the Subscription Management component of our platform. This role combines hands-on engineering with technical leadership, guiding a cross-functional squad to deliver scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions.
You’ll work closely with product managers, designers, and engineers to build and evolve the rails that enable banks to communicate with merchants through our system. While your primary focus will be Subscription Management, you’ll also need a solid understanding of the broader system, which includes:

Subscription Identification – deriving subscriptions from transaction data
Workflow Tools – interfaces for monitoring and managing subscriptions

What You’ll Do

Lead a cross-functional squad of engineers, ensuring delivery and quality
Contribute to system architecture and write high-quality Java code (with occasional Scala)
Collaborate across teams to ensure seamless integration with other system components
Champion engineering best practices, including testing, CI/CD, and observability
Mentor team members and foster an inclusive, growth-oriented environment

What We’re Looking For

Strong experience in backend development with Java (Scala is a plus, not required)
Proven ability to lead engineering teams and deliver complex projects
Solid understanding of distributed systems and API design
Experience working in cross-functional teams (e.g., product, design, QA)
Ability to communicate clearly and collaborate effectively
Passion for building inclusive, user-centered software

Nice to Have

Experience in fintech, banking integrations, or subscription systems
Familiarity with observability tools and performance optimization
Exposure to agile methodologies and DevOps practices

Why Join Us?

Work on impactful products that help users manage their subscriptions and financial relationships
Be part of a collaborative, inclusive, and mission-driven team
Competitive compensation, flexible working arrangements, and opportunities for growth 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.

Job Tags

Full time, Worldwide, Flexible hours

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