Job Requirements
- Architect Data based solutions (foundational and analytical data product) based on business need and in line with the Mastercard technology portfolio, patterns and standards.
- Collaborate closely with finance, business and technical stakeholders to translate requirements into technical data architecture and solution.
- Handson, with the ability to write / develop complex code and also help the engineering teams.
- Exposure to building Data contracts and Data products.
- Partner with data and engineering teams to build robust data pipelines, data modeling, and ensure seamless integration across diverse systems and domains.
- Facilitate trade-off discussions with both business and technical stakeholders to balance priorities and make informed decisions.
- Ability to choose between different technical options considering all aspects of engineering principles.
- Ensure alignment between business goals and technical execution, making sure features and solutions meet business requirements and customer needs.
- Participate in sprint planning, retrospectives,



and other agile ceremonies to ensure the team is aligned and delivering efficiently.
- Drive the adoption of best practices in software engineering, including code reviews, testing, and continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD).
- Optimize the cost/benefit of software features and architecture, ensuring scalability, performance, and operational efficiency.
- Act as leader of Data platform / technology, providing guidance on complex technical challenges and driving resolution, ensuring solutions align with Mastercard’s engineering and data principles, and technical policies.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements, helping to streamline workflows and enhance team productivity.
- Mentor and guide engineers across various experience levels, helping them grow technically and improve their software and data engineering skills.

Work Experience
- Proven experience as data architect and

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