Software Engineer I

Enterprise Architecture is an organization at American Express, and it is a key enabler of the company’s technology strategy. The four pillars of Enterprise Architecture include:

• Architecture as Code: this pillar owns and operates foundational technologies that are leveraged by engineering teams across the enterprise.
• Architecture as Design: this pillar includes the solution and technical design for transformation programs and business critical projects which need architectural guidance and support.
• Governance: this pillar is responsible for defining technical standards and developing innovative tools that automate controls to ensure compliance.
• Colleague Enablement: this pillar is focused on colleague development, recognition, training, and enterprise outreach.

• Designs, develops, tests, and debugs software applications and systems
• Completes software builds through consistent development practices, including the use of tools, common components, and documentation with guidance from peers and leaders
• Completes code reviews and automated testing to maintain high-quality code standards with guidance from peers and leaders
• Supports and monitors software across test, integration, and production environments
• Adheres to security and regulatory best practices to ensure software compliance
• Collaborates and co-creates effectively with teams in product and the business to align technology initiatives with business objectives

Education Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, and/or comparable experience
• Knowledge of distributed (multi-tiered) systems, algorithms, NoSQL and relational databases
• Knowledge of the core tools used in the planning, analyzing, crafting, building, testing, configuring, and maintaining of assigned application(s)

Work Experience:

• Software engineering and development experience or a related job
• Experience in application design, software development, and automated testing
• Experience in object-oriented design and coding with variety of languages
• Experience in distributed (multi-tiered) systems, algorithms, and relational databases
• Experience in Agile software development methodologies and practices such as Scrum/Kanban, iterations, user stories
• Experience in automation testing and documentation (i.e. automated, functional, and performance)

At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared valuesand 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.