Senior Software Engineer - Java/Spring at Mastercard

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• 📊 5 Software Engineer jobs in Portugal in the last 60 days see them
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Updated 2026-11-05, from our data and official sources.

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About the role

Responsibilities:
- Design, build, and operate microservices-based backend systems using Java and Spring.
- Deliver cloud-ready, performant, resilient services focused on secure payment use cases.
- Take ownership of code quality, observability, and ongoing maintenance characteristics.
- Collaborate with product managers and engineers to drive customer-focused outcomes.
- Contribute to migration and deployment efforts that enable cloud deployments and scalability.

Requirements:
- Proven experience building server-side Java applications and using the Spring Framework.
- Hands-on experience with distributed/cloud architectures, microservices, and event-driven systems.
- Familiarity with databases, messaging systems, caches, and API gateways (Kafka, Redis, Oracle, etc.).
- Strong focus on security, reliability, and performance for high-volume transactional systems.
- Ability to work collaboratively, own projects end-to-end, and communicate technical trade-offs clearly.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain microservices-based Java/Spring applications, take ownership of the software you deliver, and ensure performance, reliability and security; collaborate with product managers and engineers to deliver scalable, cloud-ready services.

Requirements

Proven experience building server-side Java applications with Spring. Familiarity with distributed, cloud-ready architectures and event-driven patterns; knowledge of databases, messaging, caches and API gateways.

Key skills

• Java — in 360 other listings on The Stack
• Spring Framework — in 6 other listings on The Stack
• microservices — in 236 other listings on The Stack
• cloud platforms — in 69 other listings on The Stack
• Event-driven architecture — in 60 other listings on The Stack
• API gateways — in 5 other listings on The Stack
• messaging — in 8 other listings on The Stack
• caches — not in any other listing on The Stack
• Apache Kafka
• Redis
• Oracle
• Jenkins

On The Stack (as of 2026-11-05)

• This is Mastercard's only listing on The Stack.
• 20 visa-sponsored jobs in Portugal on The Stack, posted in the last 60 days.
• 195 visa-sponsored software engineer jobs in Europe on The Stack, posted in the last 60 days.

Frequently asked questions about Mastercard

Is this Senior Software Engineer - Java/Spring role still open?

It was posted on 2026-11-04 and is listed as active on The Stack. Confirm on Mastercard's application page before applying.

Does Mastercard offer visa sponsorship?

This listing is marked as offering visa sponsorship. Eligibility rules are set by the employer, so check the details on Mastercard's site.

Where is this role located?

The listing gives the location as Lisbon, PT, Portugal. It is marked on-site.

What skills does this role ask for?

The listing names: Java, Spring Framework, microservices, cloud platforms, Event-driven architecture, API gateways, messaging, caches, Apache Kafka, Redis, Oracle, Jenkins.