MasterCard to create 130 Dublin jobs

Payments company MasterCard is to open a new technology office in Dublin creating 130 jobs over the next four years, it was announced this morning.

The development will bring to 200 the total number of people employed by the company in Ireland.

The expansion, supported by the IDA, will focus on key technology areas including Java development and R&D.

"We’re confident that this larger office in Dublin, as well as the new technology team members that we plan to hire, will help further our technology agenda and innovation vision," said Rob Reeg, president, MasterCard Technologies.

“We are pleased to make this investment in Ireland, which builds on our existing presence.

"The calibre of highly qualified, talented people and the Government’s commitment to science, technology and innovation, gave us confidence that this was the ideal setting for our new Global Technologies office.”

The news was welcomed by IDA Chief Executive Barry O’Leary.

"This announcement is in keeping with IDA’s focus on targeting technological investments in the financial services sector which is a key growth area," Mr O'Leary said.

MasterCard, which has had an office in Dublin since it acquired technology company Orbiscom in 2008, operates in more than 210 countries worldwide.

MasterCard is currently recruiting for technology roles for the Dublin office via the company’s website.