Software Engineer I

Software Engineer I Job Overview: Contribute to application development and support through programming, analysis, design, development and delivery of software solutions. Researches alternative technical solutions for changing business needs.

Major Accountability:
-Responsible for programming, testing, implementation, documentation, maintenance and support of systems application software in adherence with MasterCard standards, processes and best practices.
-Develop high quality, secure, scalable software solutions based on technical requirements specifications and design artifacts within expected time and budget.
-Research, create and evaluate technical solution alternatives for the business needs current and upcoming technologies and frameworks.
-Perform feasibility studies, logic designs, detailed systems flowcharting, analysis of input-output flow, cost and time analysis.
-Work with project team to meet scheduled due dates, while identifying emerging issues and recommending solutions for problems and independently perform assigned tasks, perform production incident management. Participate in on-call pager support rotation.
-Document software programs per Software Development Best Practices. Follow MasterCard Quality Assurance and Quality Control processes.
-Assist Senior Team members in modification of the documentation templates per the needs of the project and technology.
-Contribute ideas to help ensure that required standards and processes are in place and actively look for opportunities to enhance standards and improve process efficiency.
-Support collection and reporting of project and software metrics.

Education:
-Bachelors degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or Management Information Systems or equivalent work experience.

Knowledge / Experience:
-Good knowledge and understanding of Software Engineering Concepts and Methodologies is required.
-Must demonstrate MC Core Competencies.
-Up to 3 years of experience in software engineering field.

Skills/ Abilities:
-Must be high-energy, detail-oriented and proactive with the ability to function under pressure in an independent environment.
-Must provide the necessary skills to have a high degree of initiative and self-motivation with a willingness and ability to learn and take on challenging opportunities.
-Strong communication skills -- both verbal and written - with strong relationship, collaborative skills and organizational skills.
-Ability to work as a member of matrix based diverse and geographically distributed project team.

• 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.