Senior Software Engineer - Java , RestFull API, Microservices - Global Web Engineering
We are looking for a Senior Backend Engineer, Web Technology (individual contributor position) to ensure optimal design/architecture of the web components that power our digital experiences which are crucial for our customers as we strive to be essential to their everyday lives. Continuing to drive innovation and delivery in digital channels is a key part of the strategy for continuing to delight customers.
Our Software Engineers not only understand how technology works, but how that technology intersects with the people who count on it every day. Today, innovative ideas, insight and new perspectives are at the core of how we create a more powerful, personal, and fulfilling experience for all our customers. If you’re interested in a career creating breakthrough software and making an impact on an audience of millions, look no further.
Responsibilities- Performs hands-on architecture, design, and development of systems.
- Identifying opportunities for adopting new technologies and participate in Proof of concepts and rapid prototypes
- Work with Staff Engineer to define solution requirements and technical implementation approach.
- Drive both high-level and detailed technical designs and conduct design reviews as needed.
- Actively participate in team and company-wide architecture and engineering discussions and forums.
- Analyze, design, program, debug, and modify software for use in local, networked, cloud-based or Internet-related environments.
- Responsible for health and quality of the code across the portfolio, including leadership over SCM, functional testing, AI and CI/CD tool integration.
- Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and stakeholders to refine and shape product requirements, ensuring clarity and readiness for engineering.
- Mentor and guide feature teams, fostering effective collaboration within the team, across guild teams, and with other cross-functional project teams.
- Preferably a BS or MS degree in computer science, computer engineering, or other technical discipline.
- 10+ years of software development experience.
- Ability to effectively interpret technical and business objectives and challenges and articulate solutions.
- Willingness to learn new technologies and exploit them to their optimal potential.
Skilled in the delivery methodology used by the team (Agile, Scrum, AgileXP, Test-Driven Development, Waterfall, etc.). - Active engineering experience in a complex environment with ability to deal with ambiguous/under-defined problems.
- Expertise in building fault-tolerant, scalable solutions that are performed at a global enterprise scale.
- 6+ Years of experience with Java, Reactive Programming using RxJava, Vert.x.
- 10+ Expertise with integrating RESTful APIs and microservices
- Strong proponent of AI Tools and automation to drive process and work efficiencies across critical domain and business APIs
- Experience working with database technologies including NoSQL DBs.
- Experience with Kotlin programming language.
- Experience with Web technologies like React, JavaScript Frameworks, HTML5, CSS3 is a plus.
- Past working experiences with other languages are a plus.
Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the United States is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.
Skills Required
- 10+ years of software development experience
- Expertise in Java, Reactive Programming using RxJava and Vert.x
- 10+ years of experience with integrating RESTful APIs and microservices
- Experience with database technologies including NoSQL DBs
- Experience with Kotlin programming language
- Experience with web technologies like React, JavaScript Frameworks, HTML5, CSS3
American Express Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about American Express and has not been reviewed or approved by American Express.
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Healthcare Strength — Pay is often viewed as attractive when combined with comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage that supports day-to-day needs. The benefits package is also framed as especially helpful for those supporting dependents.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are positioned as a meaningful part of total rewards through a 401(k) plan with company matching. Financial wellness services and coaching are also highlighted as strengthening longer-term financial security.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off is repeatedly characterized as generous and a valued component of the overall package. Time off and flexibility are presented as helping the total rewards feel more complete beyond base salary.
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What We Do
At American Express, we know that with the right backing, people and businesses have the power to progress in incredible ways. Whether we’re supporting our customers’ financial confidence to move ahead, taking commerce to new heights, or encouraging people to explore the world, our colleagues are constantly striving to uphold our powerful backing promise to our customers and each other every day. These beliefs have been our North Star for 170 years as our business transformed – from helping evacuate travelers during World Wars, to ensuring the safety of our customers’ funds during the Great Depression in the U.S., to creating the Shop Small® movement to help small businesses recover from the Financial Crisis, to providing aid to communities impacted by many natural disasters and so much more. For generations, the key to our success has been the determination and resilience of our American Express colleagues. Now, as a globally integrated payments company, we work together to provide customers with access to products, insights and world-class experiences that enrich lives and build business success. Join us and let’s lead the way together.
