We’re looking for a Software Engineer in Test specialising in Android automation to help elevate the quality of our American Express Travel native mobile applications. This role is ideal for an engineer who is passionate about modern testing practices, automation frameworks, and coaching development teams to build quality into every stage of delivery.
You’ll act as a quality champion within the Android engineering community — partnering closely with engineers, product teams, and delivery leads to improve automated test coverage, advocate for best practices, and drive confidence in our mobile releases.
ResponsibilitiesAs a Software Engineer in Test, you will focus on building and evolving scalable UI automation solutions for native Android applications using Jetpack Compose testing frameworks and Kotlin. You will also play a key role in supporting and mentoring Android engineers in writing effective automated tests and embedding quality-first engineering practices across teams.
- Design, develop, and maintain automated UI test frameworks and test suites for native Android applications using Jetpack Compose testing APIs and Kotlin
- Champion mobile quality engineering practices across Android development teams
- Partner with Android engineers to improve testability, automation coverage, and overall application quality
- Coach and support engineers in writing reliable, maintainable, and effective automated tests
- Establish and promote standards for UI automation, test architecture, and continuous testing
- Collaborate with product owners, engineers, and release teams to ensure quality is embedded throughout the software delivery lifecycle
- Analyse test failures, identify root causes, and drive improvements to increase reliability and reduce flaky tests
- Contribute to CI/CD pipeline improvements to enable faster and more reliable automated test execution
- Advocate for shift-left testing approaches and modern quality engineering principles
- Monitor and report on automation coverage, quality metrics, and release readiness
- Support exploratory and risk-based testing activities where appropriate
- Experience developing automated tests for native Android applications using Jetpack Compose testing frameworks
- Strong programming experience with Kotlin
- Solid understanding of Android application architecture and the Android development lifecycle
- Experience testing modern Android UI implementations built with Jetpack Compose
- Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines
- Knowledge of software testing methodologies, test design techniques, and quality engineering principles
- Experience collaborating closely with software engineers in Agile delivery teams
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Ability to coach and influence engineering teams on quality best practices
Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the UK is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.
At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared values and Leadership Behaviors, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and colleagues. From delivering differentiated products to providing world-class customer service, we operate with a strong risk mindset, ensuring we continue to uphold our brand promise of trust, security, and service.
As part of Team Amex, you’ll experience our powerful backing with comprehensive support for your holistic well-being and many opportunities to learn new skills, develop as a leader, and grow your career. Here, your voice and ideas matter, your work makes an impact, and together, you will help us define the future of American Express.
About the TeamWe back you with benefits that support your holistic well-being so you can be and deliver your best. This means caring for you and your loved ones' physical, financial, and mental health, as well as providing the flexibility you need to thrive personally and professionally:
- Competitive base salaries
- Bonus incentives
- Support for financial-well-being and retirement
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits (depending on location)
- Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need
- Generous paid parental leave policies (depending on your location)
- Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location)
- Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program
- Career development and training opportunities
Offer of employment with American Express is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations.
Skills Required
- Experience developing automated tests for native Android applications using Jetpack Compose testing frameworks
- Strong programming experience with Kotlin
- Solid understanding of Android application architecture and development lifecycle
- Experience testing modern Android UI implementations built with Jetpack Compose
- Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines
- Knowledge of software testing methodologies and quality engineering principles
- Experience collaborating closely in Agile delivery teams
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Ability to coach engineering teams on quality best practices
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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.
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