Software Engineer III

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?

This role in the Technology organization is responsible for delivery of solutions which are critical to driving financial data insights in adherence with enterprise controls & compliance. This role will also be involved in executing the Finance technology modernization development and leveraging modern technologies and enterprise solutions to accelerate and support business insights.

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Computer Science Engineering, or related field required. Advanced degree preferred.

7+ years of large-scale technology engineering and formal management in a complex environment and/or comparable experience.

Successful engineering and deployment of enterprise-grade technology products in an Agile environment.

Hands-on expertise in Java. Nice to have - GCP.

To be successful in this role you will need to be a subject-matter guide in Java, Spring Boot, React, Micro Services, SQL

Large scale software product engineering experience with contemporary tools and delivery methods in a complex environment (i.e. DevOps, CD/CI, Agile, etc.).

Ability to see the big picture with attention given to critical details.

Experience with variety of non-functional and functional testing practices demonstrating extensive scale of data, business logic.

Strong systems integration architecture skills and a high degree of technical expertise, ranging across a number of technologies with a proven track record of turning new technologies into business solutions

Strong thought leadership skills with an ability to problem solve and create strategic plans

Strong mentoring and coaching skills to empower teams and help create trusting, cohesive environment

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

American Express is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law.  

Offer of employment with American Express is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations.