Commercial Data Integration Platform - Lead Developer

Title And Summary

Commercial Data Integration Platform
- Lead Developer

We are looking for a Lead Developer to oversee the CDIP platform, leading a team of internal employees and SOW contractors, driving deployment, operation and continuous enhancement of the platform, ensuring alignment with organizational standards, data governance, and security.

In support of the ongoing operation and evolution of the CDIP platform, Mastercard is seeking a Commercial Data Integration Platform
- Lead Developer to lead a team of developers and to oversee deployment, operation, and continuous enhancement of the platform while ensuring alignment with organizational standards and data governance requirements.

• Lead and mentor development teams in the day to day execution of CDIP build, deployment, and enhancement activities
• Collaborate closely with internal architecture and leadership teams to ensure developers clearly understand requirements, design intent, and recommended solution patterns
• Coordinate across internal and external partners to ensure full alignment with Mastercard policies, standards, and compliance expectations
• Proactively surface risks and blockers to leadership to maintain transparency and ensure timely resolution
• Drive engineering best practices, including code quality, testing standards, and operational excellence across the development lifecycle
• Support platform reliability and performance, including monitoring, incident response, and continuous improvement of operational processes
• Contribute to technical strategy, offering insights on tooling, automation, and architectural enhancements that strengthen the CDIP ecosystem

• The ideal candidate will bring a proven track record of increasing technical responsibility and demonstrate strong leadership, communication, and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Cultivate and elevate development teams, providing guidance and support to junior engineers
• Communicate effectively with both technical teams and senior leadership
• Challenge design decisions thoughtfully, proposing stronger alternatives when appropriate
• Collaborate across teams to identify synergies and align efforts
• Translate complex technical issues into clear, concise explanations
• Identify complementary products or services that enhance customer value
• Recognize resource gaps and propose sustainable, well‑reasoned solutions
• Maintain a solution‑oriented mindset, consistently seeking paths to resolve challenges
• Drive continuous improvement, advocating for best practices and elevating engineering standards

Mastercard is a merit‑based, inclusive, equal‑opportunity employer that considers applicants without regard to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disability or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We hire the most qualified candidate for the role. In the US or Canada, if you require accommodations or assistance to complete the online application process or during the recruitment process, please contact reasonable and identify the type of accommodation or assistance you are requesting.

Do not include any medical or health information in this email. The Reasonable Accommodations team will respond to your email promptly.

• 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.

In line with Mastercard’s total compensation philosophy and assuming that the job will be performed in the US, the successful candidate will be offered a competitive base salary and may be eligible for an annual bonus or commissions depending on the role. The base salary offered may vary depending on multiple factors, including but not limited to location, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Mastercard benefits for full‑time (and certain part‑time) employees generally include: insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance); flexible spending account and health savings account; paid leaves (including 16 weeks of new parent leave and up to 20 days of bereavement leave); 80 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time, 25 days of vacation time and 5 personal days, pro‑rated based on date of hire;

10 annual paid U.S. observed holidays; 401k with a best‑in‑class company match; deferred compensation for eligible roles; fitness reimbursement or on‑site fitness facilities; eligibility for tuition reimbursement; and many more. Mastercard benefits for interns generally include: 56 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time; jury duty leave; and on‑site fitness facilities in some locations.

O'Fallon, Missouri: $140,000 - $231,000 USD