Introduction to American Express and Our Vision
At American Express, we're passionate about harnessing the power of technology to drive innovation and excellence in the financial services industry. As a global leader in payment solutions, we're committed to delivering exceptional customer experiences, fostering a culture of innovation, and making a positive impact on the communities we serve. Our technology teams play a vital role in shaping the future of payments, and we're excited to invite talented professionals to join our journey.
About the Role: Staff Engineer – Technology Transformation and Innovation
We're seeking an experienced and visionary Staff Engineer to lead the transformation of our technology landscape, focusing on Travel, Expense Management, and Reconciliation capabilities within our Global Commercial Services Technology group. As a key member of our tech team, you'll have the opportunity to architect, code, and deliver software programs that make a significant impact on our customers' virtual lives. You'll work alongside talented engineers in an open, supportive, and inclusive environment where your voice is valued, and you're empowered to make your own decisions on what technology to apply to solve complex problems.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide technical leadership to deliver software solutions that exceed client and stakeholder expectations, leveraging your expertise in software development, architecture, and innovation.
- Continuously pursue and research enterprise-leading/innovative solutions, building high recognition of open-source technologies and communities that enable high-volume, low-latency systems.
- Lead a culture of innovation and experimentation, supporting the full software development lifecycle, including the adoption of best practices and transport methodologies.
- Engage with developers in day-to-day activities, assisting in the assessment of design, coding, and SDLC tasks, and stepping into code where and when needed, as a hands-on leader.
- Ensure on-time product releases that are of high quality, enabling the core vision of next-generation card processing systems compliant with regulatory requirements.
- Promote a fun and high-engagement culture, with a results-oriented focus, hiring, mentoring, encouraging, and retaining exceptional talent.
- Collaborate with peer technology and product groups across different locations, fostering a spirit of cooperation and knowledge-sharing.
- Lead a team in an environment that incorporates current internet frameworks and complex transaction processing systems, leveraging a broad set of technology stacks (Node.js, React, Cassandra, Kafka, Java, Mainframes, Oracle, DB2, REDIS, etc.).
- Communicate to senior leaders regarding strategy courses and changes, providing technical expertise and guidance to inform business decisions.
- Build fault-tolerant, scalable solutions that are deployable at a global enterprise scale, leveraging your expertise in software architecture and design.
- Build REST APIs, microservices, and event-driven architectures, applying your knowledge of software development principles and practices.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Science Engineering, or Information Technology, or equivalent experience.
- Overall 8+ years of experience in the following areas:
- Developing and delivering leading-edge software solutions, building teams from scratch, and mentoring engineers in the group.
- Experience in one or more of the following technologies: Java, Go, Vert.x, React, Envoy, gRPC, ProtoBuf, JSON.
- Experience with applications that have high throughput and low latency requirements.
- Experience building highly available and low-latency distributed systems, with a focus on service-oriented architectures and/or microservices architectures.
- Experience with CI/CD tools like Git, Bitbucket, Jenkins, and Sonar.
Preferred Qualifications:
- In-depth understanding and expertise in tokenization, digital payments, corporate travel technology landscape, expense management, and reconciliation capabilities.
- Strong understanding of databases, including NoSQL DBs like Couchbase and Cassandra.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to create and deliver powerful presentations to management across the organization.
- Proven ability to lead and drive delivery across a geographically distributed organization, with a focus on collaboration and teamwork.
- Experience attracting, hiring, and retaining top engineering talent, with a focus on building high-performing teams.
- Out-of-the-box thinking, with a willingness to challenge assumptions and explore new ideas and approaches.
Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits
At American Express, we're committed to helping our colleagues grow and develop their careers. As a Staff Engineer, you'll have access to a range of learning and development opportunities, including:
- Dedicated time to invest in your professional development, with a focus on emerging technologies and trends.
- Opportunities to work with contemporary technology and contribute to open-source projects.
- Collaboration with talented engineers and technologists across the organization, with a focus on knowledge-sharing and mentorship.
- Access to industry-leading training and development programs, with a focus on building your skills and expertise.
Work Environment and Company Culture
At American Express, we're proud of our inclusive and supportive culture, which values diversity, equity, and inclusion. As a remote worker, you'll be part of a global team that's connected by our shared values and mission. You can expect:
- A dynamic and collaborative work environment, with a focus on teamwork and communication.
- A culture that prioritizes work-life balance, with flexible working arrangements and a focus on well-being.
- Opportunities to engage with colleagues and participate in company-sponsored events and activities.
- A comprehensive benefits package, with a focus on supporting your physical, financial, and mental health.
Compensation, Perks, and Benefits
We offer a competitive salary range of $45.00 to $80.00 hourly, plus bonus, equity (if applicable), and benefits. Our benefits package includes:
- Comprehensive health insurance, with a focus on supporting your physical and mental health.
- Retirement savings plans, with a focus on helping you build a secure financial future.
- Flexible working arrangements, with a focus on supporting your work-life balance.
- Opportunities for professional development and growth, with a focus on building your skills and expertise.
Conclusion
If you're a talented and motivated Staff Engineer looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. As a member of our technology team, you'll have the chance to make a real impact on our customers' lives, while developing your skills and expertise in a supportive and inclusive environment. Don't miss out on this opportunity to join our team and shape the future of payments – apply today!
Join our team and be part of something bigger. Apply now and take the first step towards an exciting and rewarding career with American Express.
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