Senior Technical Lead

HCLTech • IT Consulting & Digital Transformation • IT Outsourcing & Dedicated Teams • Bachelor's Degree • Python • Java • COBOL • 4 hours ago
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≈ $23k – $47k per year (Estimated)
Location
In office (Pune)
Seniority
Staff · 10+ years exp

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 13, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 13, 2026.

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HCLTech

HCLTech is a major Indian multinational information technology (IT) services and consulting company headquartered in Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Spun off from the original HCL Group in 1991, it ranks as one of India's largest technology companies alongside firms like TCS, Infosys, and Wipro.
hcltech.com • HQ: Noida, India • Systems Integrators • IT Consulting & Digital Transformation • IT Outsourcing & Dedicated Teams • 5000+ employees • Est. 1976
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Job Summary

Lead Software Developer (Level 6)

Location: Pune, India

Role: Full-time

Experience: 10+ Years

Overview

Mastercard is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Lead Software Developer (Level 6) to join our Cards & Payments technology team. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Mainframe technologies and Python development, with additional experience in Java Spring Boot. This role requires a hands-on technical leader who can design, develop, and support mission-critical payment processing applications while driving modernization initiatives across the Cards & Payments ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the design, development, and implementation of scalable solutions within the Cards & Payments domain.
  • Develop and maintain high-performance Mainframe applications supporting critical payment processing functions.
  • Build and enhance automation, integration, and data-processing solutions using Python.
  • Collaborate with architects, product owners, and cross-functional teams to deliver business-critical projects.
  • Participate in modernization initiatives by integrating Mainframe systems with distributed applications and APIs.
  • Develop and support microservices and enterprise applications using Java Spring Boot.
  • Ensure application reliability, performance, security, and compliance with Mastercard standards.
  • Conduct design reviews, code reviews, and mentor junior developers.
  • Analyze production issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement preventive measures.
  • Contribute to Agile ceremonies and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Technical Skills

Primary Skills

  • Mainframe Development
    • COBOL
    • JCL
    • VSAM
    • DB2
    • CICS
    • MQ Series
  • Python
    • Application development
    • Scripting and automation
    • Data processing and integration

Secondary Skills

  • Java
  • Spring Boot
  • REST API Development
  • Microservices Architecture

Functional Skills

Primary Domain Expertise

  • Cards & Payments Domain
    • Issuing
    • Acquiring
    • Transaction Processing
    • Authorization
    • Clearing & Settlement
    • Payment Network Operations
    • Card Lifecycle Management

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • 10+ years of software development experience with strong exposure to enterprise-scale applications.
  • Proven experience leading technical teams and delivering complex projects.
  • Strong understanding of software development lifecycle, Agile methodologies, and DevOps practices.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working in global financial services or payment organizations.
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms and modernization initiatives.
  • Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Success Factors

  • Ability to lead from the front with a hands-on approach.
  • Strong ownership and accountability for delivery.
  • Deep understanding of payment systems and transaction flows.
  • Ability to collaborate across global teams and drive technical excellence.

Level: Lead Software Developer (L6)

Function: Software Engineering

Domain: Cards & Payments Technology

Primary Skills: Mainframe, Python

Secondary Skills: Java Spring Boot, REST APIs, Microservices

Key Responsibilities

Lead Software Developer (Level 6)

Location: Pune, India

Role: Full-time

Experience: 10+ Years

Overview

Mastercard is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Lead Software Developer (Level 6) to join our Cards & Payments technology team. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Mainframe technologies and Python development, with additional experience in Java Spring Boot. This role requires a hands-on technical leader who can design, develop, and support mission-critical payment processing applications while driving modernization initiatives across the Cards & Payments ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the design, development, and implementation of scalable solutions within the Cards & Payments domain.
  • Develop and maintain high-performance Mainframe applications supporting critical payment processing functions.
  • Build and enhance automation, integration, and data-processing solutions using Python.
  • Collaborate with architects, product owners, and cross-functional teams to deliver business-critical projects.
  • Participate in modernization initiatives by integrating Mainframe systems with distributed applications and APIs.
  • Develop and support microservices and enterprise applications using Java Spring Boot.
  • Ensure application reliability, performance, security, and compliance with Mastercard standards.
  • Conduct design reviews, code reviews, and mentor junior developers.
  • Analyze production issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement preventive measures.
  • Contribute to Agile ceremonies and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Technical Skills

Primary Skills

  • Mainframe Development
    • COBOL
    • JCL
    • VSAM
    • DB2
    • CICS
    • MQ Series
  • Python
    • Application development
    • Scripting and automation
    • Data processing and integration

Secondary Skills

  • Java
  • Spring Boot
  • REST API Development
  • Microservices Architecture

Functional Skills

Primary Domain Expertise

  • Cards & Payments Domain
    • Issuing
    • Acquiring
    • Transaction Processing
    • Authorization
    • Clearing & Settlement
    • Payment Network Operations
    • Card Lifecycle Management

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • 10+ years of software development experience with strong exposure to enterprise-scale applications.
  • Proven experience leading technical teams and delivering complex projects.
  • Strong understanding of software development lifecycle, Agile methodologies, and DevOps practices.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working in global financial services or payment organizations.
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms and modernization initiatives.
  • Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Success Factors

  • Ability to lead from the front with a hands-on approach.
  • Strong ownership and accountability for delivery.
  • Deep understanding of payment systems and transaction flows.
  • Ability to collaborate across global teams and drive technical excellence.

Level: Lead Software Developer (L6)

Function: Software Engineering

Domain: Cards & Payments Technology

Primary Skills: Mainframe, Python

Secondary Skills: Java Spring Boot, REST APIs, Microservices

Skill Requirements

Lead Software Developer (Level 6)

Location: Pune, India

Role: Full-time

Experience: 10+ Years

Overview

Mastercard is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Lead Software Developer (Level 6) to join our Cards & Payments technology team. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Mainframe technologies and Python development, with additional experience in Java Spring Boot. This role requires a hands-on technical leader who can design, develop, and support mission-critical payment processing applications while driving modernization initiatives across the Cards & Payments ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the design, development, and implementation of scalable solutions within the Cards & Payments domain.
  • Develop and maintain high-performance Mainframe applications supporting critical payment processing functions.
  • Build and enhance automation, integration, and data-processing solutions using Python.
  • Collaborate with architects, product owners, and cross-functional teams to deliver business-critical projects.
  • Participate in modernization initiatives by integrating Mainframe systems with distributed applications and APIs.
  • Develop and support microservices and enterprise applications using Java Spring Boot.
  • Ensure application reliability, performance, security, and compliance with Mastercard standards.
  • Conduct design reviews, code reviews, and mentor junior developers.
  • Analyze production issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement preventive measures.
  • Contribute to Agile ceremonies and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Technical Skills

Primary Skills

  • Mainframe Development
    • COBOL
    • JCL
    • VSAM
    • DB2
    • CICS
    • MQ Series
  • Python
    • Application development
    • Scripting and automation
    • Data processing and integration

Secondary Skills

  • Java
  • Spring Boot
  • REST API Development
  • Microservices Architecture

Functional Skills

Primary Domain Expertise

  • Cards & Payments Domain
    • Issuing
    • Acquiring
    • Transaction Processing
    • Authorization
    • Clearing & Settlement
    • Payment Network Operations
    • Card Lifecycle Management

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • 10+ years of software development experience with strong exposure to enterprise-scale applications.
  • Proven experience leading technical teams and delivering complex projects.
  • Strong understanding of software development lifecycle, Agile methodologies, and DevOps practices.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working in global financial services or payment organizations.
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms and modernization initiatives.
  • Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Success Factors

  • Ability to lead from the front with a hands-on approach.
  • Strong ownership and accountability for delivery.
  • Deep understanding of payment systems and transaction flows.
  • Ability to collaborate across global teams and drive technical excellence.

Level: Lead Software Developer (L6)

Function: Software Engineering

Domain: Cards & Payments Technology

Primary Skills: Mainframe, Python

Secondary Skills: Java Spring Boot, REST APIs, Microservices

Other Requirements

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