Manager Software Engineer (Python, Hadoop )

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 Manager Software Engineer (Python, Hadoop ) Job Description The Services organization is a key differentiator for Mastercard, providing cutting-edge products that help our customers grow. Focused on thinking big and scaling fast around the globe, this team is responsible for end-to-end solutions for a diverse global customer base. Centered on data-driven technologies and innovation, these services include payments-focused consulting and data-driven information and risk management services. Who is Mastercard? We are the global technology company behind the world’s fastest payments processing network. We are a vehicle for commerce, a connection to financial systems for the previously excluded, a technology innovation lab, and the home of Priceless®. We ensure every employee has the opportunity to be a part of something bigger and to change lives. We believe as our company grows, so should you. We believe in connecting everyone to endless, priceless possibilities. Overview This is an exciting opportunity for you to join Mastercard on the DAAI team. Come join us! We are seeking a Technical Manager with a strong development background to lead multiple Scrum teams in designing, building, and delivering high-quality software solutions. This role combines leadership with hands-on technical expertise to drive innovation and ensure timely delivery of scalable products. Key Responsibilities Development Leadership Lead and mentor engineering teams to design, develop, and build solutions for internal and market-facing products. Collaborate with Product and Architecture teams to ensure features and stories are ready for development. Drive technical design discussions and implement best-fit solutions within agreed timelines. Perform code reviews, promote continuous refactoring, and enforce coding standards. Hands-On Technical Contribution Contribute to development in C#, .NET, , React, Python, Hadoop, Impala, and Databricks for scalable product design. Debug and troubleshoot complex issues (core, heap, thread dumps) and resolve coding errors. Build and optimize CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, AWS/Azure pipelines. Implement automation for code quality and security scanning (Sonar, Checkmarx). Must have knowledge in public cloud AWS /Azure Process & Delivery Excellence Define and implement development processes, branching strategies, and test-driven development practices. Ensure timely delivery of features with accurate task estimates and complexity assessments. Conduct performance and load testing to validate application limits and scalability. Team & Talent Management Recruit and hire top engineering talent with strong development skills. Conduct regular 1:1s, provide coaching, and manage career development for team members. Drive continuous improvement in team productivity and technical capability. Strategic & Operational Plan for platform and infrastructure capacity (database, compute, network, storage). Manage budgets, forecasting, and cost allocation while meeting business objectives. Promote reuse of patterns, libraries, and best practices across teams. All About You: • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or Engineering or equivalent work experience, with a proven track-record of successfully delivering on complex technical assignments. • A solid foundation in Computer Science fundamentals, web applications and microservices-based software architecture. Full-stack de ... (truncated, view full listing at source)