Manager Software Engineer

Manager Software Engineer Overview
Mastercard Cross-Border Services Development Team is developing products to displace cash by creating simpler and more secure ways to transact for everyone, everywhere via fast, secure, and other innovative solutions.
The purpose of this job is to be a Manager on a team that is focused on developing new or enhanced initiatives and responsible for delivery of high quality software solutions using agile methodology.
Responsible for leading a team of IT Professionals for the development and delivery of quality software solutions in a timely and cost effective manner.
Are you passionate about building new technology services and interested in sharing that knowledge and passion with others
Are you a team player that knows how to lead, but can also take direction when in the presence of those with stronger talents and knowledge
Do you love to solve problems and find creative solutions
Do you want to be part of an agile software development, collaborative environment

Role
Provide technical leadership and direction to software development teams.
Successfully lead definition, development and delivery of major cross-department initiatives with broad scope and long-term business implications.
Partner with business to identify innovative solutions and drive strategic decisions. Develop business case in alignment with the MasterCard objectives.
Work closely with product and architecture teams on product definition, technical design, and overall execution for the team.
Develop and deliver solutions as part of a scrum team and including design documents and proof of concepts.
Perform code reviews across multiple scrum teams to ensure strong coding principles are adhered to.
Research and evaluate current and upcoming technologies and frameworks.
Participate in PoCs (Proof of Concept) and help the Department with the selection of Vendor Solutions, Technologies, Methodologies and Frameworks.
Ensure the project or effort is adequately staffed; trained and managed.
Ensure personnel have appropriate skills and behaviors; and effectively communicate performance results; as necessary, managing each effort within approved manpower and budget guidelines.

All About You
Must be high-energy, detail-oriented, proactive and have the ability to function under pressure in an independent environment.
Degree in Computer Science or related field.
Tech leadership experience with development teams.
Expert experience with performing code reviews, creating system design, and mentoring junior level developers.
Extensive experience in designing and developing consumer facing products is a must have.
Expertise in technology like Java, J2EE, Spring, Hibernate, Web Services, Microservices and Oracle SQL development.
Hands on experience in UNIX and Knowledge of cloud native development such as pivotal cloud foundry, AWS etc.
Experience with software development methodologies, particularly with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
Requires ability to provide overall business or technical project planning for product enhancements.
Management skills to coach other co-workers utilizing strong verbal and written communication skills.