Software Quality Engineer II-1

Our Purpose

Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we’re helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential.

Title and Summary

Software Quality Engineer II-1

Overview
We are the global technology company behind the world’s fastest payments processing network. We are a vehicle for commerce, a connection to financial systems for the previously excluded, a technology innovation lab, and the home of Priceless®. We ensure every employee has the opportunity to be a part of something bigger and to change lives. We believe as our company grows, so should you. We believe in connecting everyone to endless, priceless possibilities.
Our team within Mastercard – Services:
The Services team is a key differentiator for Mastercard, providing the cutting-edge services that are used by some of the world's largest organizations to make multi-million dollar decisions and grow their businesses. Focused on thinking big and scaling fast around the globe, this agile team is responsible for end-to-end solutions for a diverse global customer base. Centered on data-driven technologies and innovation, these services include payments-focused consulting, loyalty and marketing programs, business Test & Learn experimentation, and data-driven information and risk management services.
As a member of the Mastercard Intelligence team, you will be responsible for defining and maintaining the data architecture and associated data maintenance, integration and load processes for a series of real-time interactive applications for thousands of clients across the globe that allow users to compare the performance of their portfolio against benchmarks. The team will consist of developers focused on building a platform that leverages the Mastercard data and combining it with other data provided by 3rd parties and clients to power applications that help clients track performance and identify underperforming groups of customers. You will have the opportunity to build a high-performance analytics platform that advances how businesses all over the world unleash the most value from Mastercard data. Our next-generation platform blends industry-leading analytics, advanced software architecture, and the latest web technologies. You will play a vital role within a rapidly growing organization while working closely with experienced and driven engineers to solve challenging problems.
The teams work in small, flexible groups and every team member contributes to feature design, building, and testing. The range of work you encounter varies from developing and testing queries to identifying and tuning database technologies. There are no rigid organizational structures at Mastercard; each team uses processes that work the best for that team's members and projects.
Job Description Summary
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Software Engineer Tester with 2-3 years of experience to join our Quality Assurance team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and executing test plans and test cases to ensure the highest standards of software quality. You will work closely with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to identify and resolve issues throughout the software development lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities:
• Design and Develop Test Cases: Create comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts based on product requirements and specifications.
• Execute Testing: Conduct functional, integration, regression, and performance testing to identify bugs and ensure product quality.
• Bug Tracking and Reporting: Log defects in the bug tracking system, provide detailed reproduction steps, and work with developers to resolve issues.
• Test Automation: Develop and maintain automated test scripts to improve testing efficiency and coverage.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, product managers, and UX/UI designers, to ensure quality at every stage of the development process.
• Documentation: Document test results, create test reports, and provide feedback to improve product quality and testing processes.
• Continuous Improvement: Participate in code reviews, provide feedback on design and implementation, and suggest improvements to testing methodologies.
Qualifications:
• Experience: 2-3 years of experience in software testing or quality assurance.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, C#), and experience with test automation tools (e.g., Selenium, JUnit, TestNG).
• Testing Tools: Familiarity with testing frameworks and tools such as JIRA, Bugzilla, or TestRail.
• Methodologies: Knowledge of software development methodologies, including Agile and Scrum.
• Analytical Skills: Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Team Player: Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and effectively manage multiple tasks.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Certifications: ISTQB or other relevant certifications in software testing.
• Experience with CI/CD: Knowledge of continuous integration and continuous deployment processes and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI).
• Performance Testing: Experience with performance and load testing tools (e.g., JMeter, LoadRunner).

Corporate Security Responsibility

All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must:

• 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.