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Lead Software Engineer (Real-Time Payments)

Mastercard

SingaporeFull-timeOn-site

Posted 22 May 2026

About this role

Provide hands-on technical leadership for Real-Time Payments products, owning the design and implementation of scalable, high-availability backend services. Mentor engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure production readiness and adherence to engineering standards. Requires 7-10 years of software engineering experience with a strong background in distributed systems and Java/Spring frameworks. Candidates should have practical experience in performance tuning and operating mission-critical systems in regulated environments.

What they're looking for

JavaSpringDistributed SystemsMicroservicesEvent-Driven ArchitectureAPI DesignPerformance TuningCI/CD

Frequently asked questions

What does a Lead Software Engineer (Real-Time Payments) at Mastercard do?

Provide hands-on technical leadership for Real-Time Payments products, owning the design and implementation of scalable, high-availability backend services. Mentor engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure production readiness and adherence to engineering standards. Requires 7-…

What skills does this Lead Software Engineer (Real-Time Payments) role need?

Key skills for this role include Java, Spring, Distributed Systems, Microservices, Event-Driven Architecture, API Design.

How much does a Lead Software Engineer (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 Lead Software Engineer (Real-Time Payments) role remote, hybrid, or on-site?

This role is on-site, based in Singapore.

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