Senior Principal, Software Architect | Global Open Finance
Core
Define and drive the target architecture for Mastercard's Open Finance ecosystem, enabling scalable, secure, and resilient solutions that connect consumers, businesses, and financial institutions.
Role type
Senior Principal, Software Architect (hands-on IC)
Builds
Cloud-native services for bank connectivity, consent management, identity, financial data aggregation, and account-to-account payments.
Domain
Financial services / Open Finance / Open Banking
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Enterprise-scale distributed systems architecture, Cloud platforms, API design, Data architecture, Identity management, Security, Infrastructure as Code, Generative AI for engineering, Open Finance/Banking ecosystem knowledge, Modernization strategy
Preferred skills
Experience with generative AI in solution design, Mentoring technical teams, Cross-functional influence
Technologies
Cloud platforms, APIs, Distributed systems, Infrastructure as Code
Responsibilities
Define North Star architecture and phased roadmaps, Lead architectural decision-making, Evaluate complex technical challenges and develop PoCs, Establish reusable patterns and automation frameworks, Design cloud-native services for financial data, Balance global consistency with local regulatory requirements, Mentor architects and engineers
Seniority
Senior Principal, hands-on IC with broad influence
