Engineering Director - Cloud Native Applications and Digital Payments at American Express
Join the Innovative Team at American Express: Engineering Director - Cloud Native Applications and Digital Payments
Let's build something amazing together. American Express is seeking an experienced Engineering Director to lead the development of cutting-edge digital payment solutions and cloud-native applications. As a key member of our tech group, you will have the opportunity to model, code, and architect programs that make us a fundamental piece of our clients' digital lives. We offer a dynamic and inclusive work environment where your voice is valued, and you have the autonomy to choose the tech stack to solve complex problems.
About American Express
American Express is a Fortune 100 company that offers a range of opportunities to work with the latest technologies and encourages you to contribute to the broader engineering community through open source. We understand the importance of keeping your skills fresh and relevant, and we provide dedicated time to invest in your professional development. Join #TeamAmex and find your place in innovation.
Job Summary
We are looking for an accomplished engineering leader to work on Worldwide Business Services' cutting-edge Digital Insights and Payment Product solutions that will be used by millions of cardholders and B2B clients globally. As an Engineering Director, you will lead multiple agile teams to deliver capabilities for our virtual payment platform, vPP, which delivers virtualization and tokenization capabilities for premium Amex Travel and expense management products.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide technical leadership to deliver high-volume, low-latency software solutions for our clients
- Drive cross-functional collaboration with peer technology and product teams across the organization to deliver high-impacting products
- Perform hands-on engineering, design, development, and testing
- Lead high-level and detailed technical designs and code reviews on a case-by-case basis
- Drive consistent development practices - tools, Venture Structures, and common components
- Bring an outside perspective on A2A and B2B integrations within the platform
- Advocate for the utilization of new technologies and products to address business needs and improve efficiency
- Guide colleagues in executing new, highly available, scalable, and robust applications
- Provide technical mentorship to colleagues at all levels
- Utilize technical expertise to help resolve people's top technical issues
- Actively participate in group and broader design and engineering discussions and meetings
- Foster a collaborative spirit across various teams
- Promote a culture of innovation and experimentation to deliver faster, agile products
- Be an advocate for open-sourcing and advance open-source contribution and reuse
Essential Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
- Experience with design and execution of distributed applications
- Proven track record of architecting and developing Java and JavaScript cloud-native applications
- Active coding experience in one of the languages: Java, Go, Python, and expertise in enterprise solutions like Kafka, RDBMS, NoSQL databases
- Experience in implementing responsive, multi-threaded applications using RxJava, Vert.x is a plus
- Thorough understanding of RESTful API design principles with strong API development experience
- Self-motivated and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Experience working in high-performing, iterative development teams
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with cloud-native applications and digital payment solutions
- Knowledge of current software development strategies and web applications
- Experience with agile development methodologies and tools
- Strong understanding of DevOps practices and tools
Skills and Competencies
- Strong technical leadership and communication skills
- Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
- Experience with design thinking and problem-solving
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines
Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits
At American Express, we are committed to the growth and development of our employees. We offer:
- Dedicated time for professional development and training
- Opportunities to work on challenging projects and contribute to open-source initiatives
- Collaborative and inclusive work environment
- Flexible work arrangements, including remote work options
- Competitive salary and benefits package
Work Environment and Company Culture
Our work environment is dynamic, inclusive, and supportive. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, and strive to create a workplace where everyone feels welcome and empowered to contribute. Our company culture is built on:
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Innovation and experimentation
- Diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Employee growth and development
- Community involvement and social responsibility
Compensation, Perks, and Benefits
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including:
- Competitive hourly rate: $20-$30/hour
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Flexible work arrangements
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
Ready to Apply?
If you are a motivated individual ready to contribute to a thriving team, we encourage you to apply now! We are excited to review your application.
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