Senior Software Engineer (Java full stack developer with Automation, AI & Cloud Testing)

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

Senior Software Engineer (Java full stack developer with Automation, AI & Cloud Testing)

Job Title: Senior Software Engineer (Quality) – Automation, AI & Cloud Testing

Overview
Mastercard is a global technology company in the payments industry. Our mission is to connect and power an inclusive, digital economy that benefits everyone, everywhere by making transactions safe, simple, smart, and accessible. Using secure data and networks, partnerships and passion, our innovations and solutions help individuals, financial institutions, governments, and businesses realize their greatest potential. Our decency quotient, or DQ, drives our culture and everything we do inside and outside of our company. With connections across more than 210 countries and territories, we are building a sustainable world that unlocks priceless possibilities for all.

Mastercard’s Business & Market Insights (B&MI) group empowers organizations to achieve growth & innovation goals by providing unparalleled data-driven insights and advanced analytics. By leveraging proprietary data and global expertise, B&MI helps businesses make smarter, more informed decisions that drive profitability and success. We turn complex data into actionable strategies that lead to better outcomes and sustained competitive advantage.

We are currently seeking a Senior Software Engineer – Quality to join Payment Reconciliation Intelligence program within B&MI. This role is ideal for a passionate and driven individual with a strong background in software development and quality engineering. The successful candidate will be intellectually curious, analytically strong, and capable of working independently to deliver high-impact results in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.


Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Software Engineer (Quality) with 6–8 years of experience in both manual and automated testing. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in Java or Python, Selenium, Cucumber, REST API testing, AI and cloud-based application testing, along with a solid understanding of Agile methodologies and CI/CD pipelines.

Key Responsibilities:
• Design, develop, and execute manual and automated test cases for web applications, APIs (REST/SOAP), and databases.
• Validate application codebases for new features and regression testing using automation frameworks.
• Perform performance testing and ensure scalability and reliability of cloud-based applications.
• Write and optimize complex SQL queries to validate large and complex datasets.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines using tools like Git/Bitbucket, Jenkins, and Maven.
• Participate in Agile/SAFe ceremonies and contribute to sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Communicate effectively with technical teams and stakeholders to report bugs, suggest improvements, and ensure alignment on quality goals.

Required Skills & Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s/master’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field.
• 6–8 years of experience in software testing (manual and automation).
• Proficiency in Java or Python, Selenium, Cucumber, and REST API testing.
• Strong SQL skills with the ability to write and debug complex queries.
• Experience with performance testing tools and cloud-based application testing.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Git, Bitbucket, Jenkins, and Maven.
• Hands-on experience in Agile/SAFe environments.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently under pressure.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Exposure to AI/ML-based application testing.
• Experience with test management tools like JIRA, TestRail, or similar.
• Knowledge of containerization tools like Docker and orchestration platforms like Kubernetes.

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.