FAQs
What is the main focus of the Software Development Engineer II-1 role?
The main focus of the role is to design and implement fast, robust, and secure systems and tooling for Continuous Integration, facilitating a great development experience for other engineers.
What programming languages are preferred for this position?
Experience in C#, Go, Java, or other similar languages is preferred for this position.
What type of teams will I be working with?
You will be working in small, flexible teams where every member contributes to designing, building, and testing features.
Is there an opportunity for career advancement in this role?
Yes, there is an opportunity to choose between a team leadership or technical leadership career path.
What are the expectations regarding information security?
All employees must abide by Mastercard's security policies, ensure confidentiality and integrity of accessed information, report any security violations or breaches, and complete periodic mandatory security trainings.
What tools will I be using in this role?
You will be using industry-standard tools like Jenkins, Kubernetes, Docker, as well as working with infrastructure as code and deployment automation.
What qualifications are required for this position?
A superior academic record with a degree in Computer Science or a related technical field is required, along with motivation, creativity, and strong written and verbal communication skills.
How does the company support employee inclusion?
The company cultivates a culture of inclusion that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences, believing that differences enable a better team that makes better decisions and drives innovation.
What were some responsibilities from last month’s projects for this role?
Responsibilities included integrating a new SAST tool into the CI pipeline for over 150 applications, designing a CLI for configuration interactions with the SAST tool, redesigning the reporting mechanism for integration testing, and upgrading infrastructure as code for .NET.
Is there a focus on continuous improvement in this position?
Yes, continuous improvement of software engineering practices is a key responsibility of this role.