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Director, Software Engineering (Real-Time Payments)

Mastercard

SingaporeFull-timeOn-site

Posted 21 May 2026

About this role

Lead the Engineering & Technology Excellence organization to ensure the stability, resiliency, and availability of the Real-Time Payments platform. Drive operational health through incident management, architecture improvements, and strong stakeholder engagement. Requires senior engineering leadership experience with high-availability, mission-critical platforms in financial services or distributed systems. Must possess strong technical foundations in real-time processing and a proven track record of managing complex operational challenges.

What they're looking for

Engineering LeadershipDistributed SystemsReal-Time ProcessingIncident ManagementPlatform ReliabilityStakeholder ManagementOperational ExcellenceProduction Operations

Frequently asked questions

What does a Director, Software Engineering (Real-Time Payments) at Mastercard do?

Lead the Engineering & Technology Excellence organization to ensure the stability, resiliency, and availability of the Real-Time Payments platform. Drive operational health through incident management, architecture improvements, and strong stakeholder engagement. Requires senior engineering leadersh…

What skills does this Director, Software Engineering (Real-Time Payments) role need?

Key skills for this role include Engineering Leadership, Distributed Systems, Real-Time Processing, Incident Management, Platform Reliability, Stakeholder Management.

How much does a Director, Software Engineering (Real-Time Payments) at Mastercard pay?

The employer did not list a salary for this role. Most similar Singapore roles publish their band on the job page.

Is this Director, Software Engineering (Real-Time Payments) role remote, hybrid, or on-site?

This role is on-site, based in Singapore.

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