Senior Software Engineer I
American ExpressResponsibilities
- Lead the design, development, testing, deployment, and production support of software applications and systems.
- Build and maintain distributed, scalable, multi-tier applications using Java-based technologies.
- Write automated unit tests and support unit, integration, functional, and performance testing.
- Monitor software performance and implement improvements to functionality, quality, and efficiency.
- Provide technical guidance on coding standards, best practices, software delivery, and complex technical solutions.
- Mentor junior engineers and help foster their professional growth.
- Collaborate with cross-functional product and business teams to align technology initiatives with organizational goals.
- Conduct architecture reviews and help influence technical direction.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or comparable experience; an advanced degree is preferred.
- 10+ years of software engineering experience or equivalent experience based on role requirements.
- Strong experience with Java-based application development and distributed, scalable, multi-tier systems.
- Experience across application design, development, testing, deployment, and production support.
- Knowledge of algorithms, NoSQL and relational databases, automated testing, code quality practices, and DevOps principles.
- Experience with cloud environments and modern software delivery practices is preferred.
- Experience leading small teams, mentoring engineers, or driving technical initiatives is preferred.
- Experience with architecture reviews and technical direction is preferred.
- Exposure to AWS, Azure, or GCP; Docker and Kubernetes experience is preferred, and Kafka knowledge is a plus.
Benefits
- Competitive base salaries and bonus incentives.
- Financial well-being and retirement support.
- Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits, depending on location.
- Flexible hybrid, onsite, or virtual work arrangements depending on role and business need.
- Paid parental leave, depending on location.
- Access to global onsite wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors, depending on location.
- Confidential counseling through the Healthy Minds program.
- Career development and training opportunities.
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About American Express
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. Learn more about us at: https://www.americanexpress.com/careers https://www.americanexpress.com/ https://www.facebook.com/AmericanExpressUS https://www.instagram.com/americanexpress/ https://twitter.com/americanexpress https://www.youtube.com/user/AmericanExpress See our community guidelines at: https://www.americanexpress.com/en-us/company/community-guidelines/ If you have a customer service issue or question, please visit www.americanexpress.com/contactus