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Senior Engineer II (Amex ID: 24005118)
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Hybrid requirements: This role has flexible working patterns.
We are creating two new UK engineering teams in London Victoria and Burgess Hill and are looking for two Senior Engineers to lead the most innovative, forward-thinking teams with a growth mindset and an appetite for challenging our approach to software development. If you are open-minded, willing to learn and passionate about building software using great engineering practices then we want to talk to you.
These new teams will be using a variety of tech stacks and working with code, data, and configuration to rapidly deploy capabilities across EMEA markets to fill critical market needs using an inner source model. The Senior Engineers will be experienced in leading teams of software engineers and have a curiosity for diving into new codebases and working in a variety of technologies to power and protect the growth of our International Card Services business.
When considering whether an Engineer is a great fit for our team, we won’t focus solely on languages used or experience, but their ability to think creatively, approach problems with an intelligent mindset, and above all their passion to Make Stuff Happen! We are looking for good communicators who feel comfortable reaching out to other teams and working through problems in a collaborative way.
Our Senior Engineers will need to demonstrate experience and a deep knowledge of our key leadership behaviours: Set the Agenda, Bring Others With You and Do it the Right Way.
As part of our diverse tech team, you can architect, code and ship software that makes us an essential part of our customers’ digital lives. Here, you can work alongside talented engineers in an open, supportive, inclusive environment where your voice is valued, and you make your own decisions on what tech to use to solve challenging problems. Amex offers a range of opportunities to work with the latest technologies and encourages you to back the broader engineering community through open source. And because we understand the importance of keeping your skills fresh and relevant, we give you dedicated time to invest in your professional development. Find your place in technology on #TeamAmex.
How will you make an impact in this role?
Lead an engineering team in delivering features with a focus on quality, predictability and throughput
Be comfortable working in a nimble, agile environment which embraces uncertainty and evolving requirements
Collaborate with engineering leads from other teams to align on design and contribution guidelines
Provide ownership of engineering challenges and drive them through to a positive outcome
Ensure our solutions are testable, intuitive and easy to maintain
Drive good engineering principles, patterns, and practices
Be an advocate for great developer experience
Participate in design and code reviews
Celebrate team achievements and failures
Participate in hackathons, paid 5 days of self-development, innovation and product roadshows
Minimum Qualifications:
Experienced leader with the ability to mentor and guide a team of engineers
Proven track record of delivering great software solutions
Depth of knowledge and ability to demonstrate hands-on coding in at least one language from Java, Kotlin, Go and Python
Application design, software development, and testing experience in an agile environment
Excited by learning and experimenting with new languages and technology and translating this into working software
Willing to take risks and share fresh perspectives
Self-directed and able to work in an ambiguous environment through the innovation process
Values collaboration and puts team interests first
Contributions to open source/inner source projects is a plus
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Culture overview
At American Express, we have a special culture built on strong relationships, shared values and purpose, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and each other. Flexibility has always been a part of how we work and it’s here to stay with Amex Flex. Whether you’re working virtually, onsite, or seamlessly switching between the two with our hybrid option, you’ll be part of a winning team that embraces collaboration and innovative thinking and respects each colleague and what they contribute. With the powerful backing of American Express and the support of your amazing colleagues, you’ll be able to thrive personally and professionally.
Employee benefits
Bonus Scheme
Childcare Vouchers
Cycle To Work
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Flexible Working
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Life Insurance
Pension
Private Healthcare
Season Ticket Loan
Wellbeing Programme
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City Centre
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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.
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