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Software Engineer (Amex ID: 25008232)
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Description
ID: ID: 25008232
Hybrid requirements: This role has flexible working patterns.
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. As part of Team Amex, you’ll experience this 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.
How will you make an impact in this role?
We are seeking a versatile and motivated Software Engineer with expertise in both frontend and backend development to join our Developer Advocacy team within Developer Experience. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience building scalable, high-performance applications using modern technologies! You will work across the stack, contributing to both frontend and backend systems within our portfolio (Open Source Portal, Engineering Fundamentals Ladder, American Express TechBlog), supporting our colleagues as a Developer Advocate and helping to drive Engineering Excellence across our organisation.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain scalable, and secure applications across the full stack.
Build intuitive and adaptable user interfaces using React, JavaScript, and TypeScript.
Develop backend services and APIs using Node.js, Java, and Kotlin.
Collaborate with multi-functional teams, including product & program managers, designers, and other specialists, to deliver high-quality software solutions.
Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code, adhering to the Amex Way and our coding standards.
Optimize application performance and ensure high availability and reliability.
Participate in code reviews, testing, and debugging to ensure the quality of the codebase.
Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends, and apply them to improve development processes and products.
Drive community engagement across our internal developer conferences (GuildCon and DevCon)!
Help ensure all Engineers across Technology are developing the “Amex Way”!
Help grow our Open Source community
Support other technology organisations to set the standard and drive engineering excellence.
Minimum Qualifications
3+ years of professional experience in software development, with a focus on both frontend and backend engineering.
Proficiency in React, JavaScript, and TypeScript for building modern, adaptable web applications.
Strong experience with backend development using Node.js, Java, and Kotlin.
Solid understanding of RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and microservices architecture.
Familiarity with version control systems like Git and CI/CD pipelines.
Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, or GCP) and containerization tools like Docker is a plus.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of modern frontend build tools and frameworks (e.g., Webpack, Vite).
Familiarity with Kotlin-based frameworks like Ktor or Spring Boot.
Understanding of database technologies (SQL and NoSQL).
Exposure to Agile development methodologies.
We 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.
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Culture overview
Our culture is built on a 175-year history of
courageous leadership, innovation, and an
unwavering commitment to back our customers,
communities, and each other. With shared values
and leadership behaviors, we’ve continued to set
the standard for what it means to provide the best
experience every day with premium products and
services that help our customers achieve their
aspirations. As part of Team Amex, you’ll build
strong relationships and collaborate
with colleagues around the world in an
environment where everyone is respected and
valued, and where you can reach your potential.
Here, your voice and ideas matter, your work
makes an impact, and together, you will help us
define the future of American Express.
Employee benefits
Bonus Scheme
Childcare Vouchers
Cycle To Work
Flexible Hours
Flexible Working
Laptop
Life Insurance
Pension
Private Healthcare
Season Ticket Loan
Wellbeing Programme
Office vibe
City Centre
Hackathons
Open Plan
Social Events
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Leadership
Ravi Radhakrishnan
Chief Information Officer
Tech overview
Joining Amex Tech means discovering and shaping your contribution to something big. Here, you can work alongside talented tech teams and build a unique career with the Powerful Backing of American Express. With a range of opportunities to work with the latest technologies, and a commitment to back the broader engineering community through open source, our mission is to power your success. Because Amex Tech is powered by our technology, our culture, and our colleagues.
Make an Impact
Our tech teams power large scale platforms and products, enabling over 100 million global consumers and businesses.
Grow Your Career
Progress as either a people leader or technical expert, while increasing your domain expertise within a high-performing team.
Expand Your Skills
Use the latest languages, technologies, and delivery practices, and demonstrate your skills at internal hackathons, open-source days, and developer events.
Global Tech Career Pathways
Explore roles across 5x career pathways: Engineering & Architecture; Digital Product & Design; Service Delivery; Information Security; Product Delivery & Integration.
Find your place in Tech on #TeamAmex.
Meet our Tech Colleagues, leading through innovation.
Laurence - “What provides unparallel satisfaction in my role is having a meaningful contribution to combating cybercrime.”
Will - “Being able to move into different jobs around the company keeps things varied and exciting.”
Dev - “As a new colleague, I was astonished at how quickly I was able to acclimate… I’ve achieved a lot in my first year.”
Eve - “I thrive on building products and architecture-as-code that cement the data culture we have here.”
Meghan - “I’ve built well-rounded skills and have been able to identify the type of engineering that suits me most..”
Mohan - “Amex has a stellar technology organization; I get opportunities to gain exposure across various stacks.”
Learn more about Tech careers on #TeamAmex.
Engineering principles
Agile Process
Change Management
Code Reviews
Communication and collaboration
Continuous delivery
Continuous Development
Knowledge sharing
Mentoring
Monitoring and logging
Open source contributor
Pair programming
Scrum
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