Senior Software Engineer - Global Commercial Services Technology
About the job
The Global Commercial Services team at American Express is looking for a seasoned Senior Engineer I with extensive full-stack development expertise, a strategic product management mindset, and a proven history of successfully leading and mentoring software engineering teams. This role will be pivotal in shaping and building our next-generation expense management platform, designed to provide actionable insights into business spending for our Small and Medium-sized (SMS) businesses and Corporate customers. We aim to deliver an innovative, scalable, and highly integrated expenses solution that transforms business spending into a seamless, insightful experience.
Responsibilities
Play a critical role in the design, development, and deployment of our next-generation expense management solution.
and shape product requirements, ensuring clarity and readiness for engineering.
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architecture.
efficiently achieve both functional and non-functional objectives.
concept (POC) activities.
workflows.
resilience.
system design conventions.
of the team.
met on time, proactively addressing risks and resolving blockers.
progress to the product team and stakeholders.
product and refine software engineering practices.
Qualifications
individual contributor as well as leadership roles.
Science, or Software Engineering disciplines.
infrastructure as code.
engineering teams.
such as React, Angular, or Ruby on Rails.
such as Node.js, Python, Ruby, and Go.
as React Native, Cordova, Ionic, or native app development.
teams.
Gateway, SQS, ECS, RDS, etc.
stores, search indices, and OLAP databases.
technologies such as Camunda and Temporal.
forms.
debugging with Datadog or similar instrumentation technologies.
specifications or to meet compliance requirements such as Camunda and Temporal.
Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the United States is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.
About Us
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 Team
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
Skills & Expertise
Core Competencies
Focus Areas
Role Overview
Job Type
FULLTIME
Work Style
HYBRID
Salary Target
$123k – $215k
Industry
Financial Services & Fintech
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