Senior Software Engineer I

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?

Responsible for contacting clients with overdue accounts to secure the settlement of the account. Also they do preventive work to avoid future over-dues with accounts that have a high exposure.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

• 8+ years of hands-on experience in software engineering or relevant discipline.

• Strong proficiency in one or more of: Java, Python, C++, Go, or similar.

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and CI/CD pipelines.

• Deep understanding of data structures, algorithms, and system design.

• Proven track record of delivering complex projects on time and within scope.

Minimum Qualifications

• Lead design, development, and deployment of software solutions or engineering systems.

• Own end-to-end technical delivery and ensure quality through code reviews, testing, and best practices.

• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to define technical requirements.

• Mentor and guide junior engineers, promoting knowledge sharing and professional growth.

• Identify and implement process improvements and innovations in technology stack and workflow.

• Troubleshoot complex issues, perform root-cause analysis, and provide long-term fixes.

• Stay updated with emerging technologies and incorporate relevant trends into product architecture.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with microservices, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and distributed systems.

• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.

• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative 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.