Job DescriptionSr Software Engineer II leads the full software development lifecycle, ensures technical excellence and adherence to best practices, mentors and coaches junior engineers, and collaborates cross-functionally to achieve organizational goals.
Supervises and mentors Software Engineers and cross-functional team of colleagues in specific tasks or projects, fostering their professional growth and ensuring adherence to best practices
Provides mentorship and technical leadership to junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement
Leads the entire lifecycle of software applications and systems, ensuring high-quality delivery from inception to deployment
Directs the technical aspects of projects, ensuring scalability, performance, and reliability
Reviews code for accuracy, quality, and adherence to best practices, offering constructive feedback
Establishes and enforces coding standards, development methodologies, and best practices within the team
Identifies and resolves performance bottlenecks, ensuring optimal application performance
Facilitates collaboration with cross-functional teams to support changes and implementations, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives
Collaborates and co-creates effectively with teams in product and the business to align technology initiatives with business objectives
QualificationsEducation Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, and/or comparable experience; advanced degree preferred
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
Expertise 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)
Licenses and Certifications:
Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the United States is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.
About the TeamWe 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
- 6% Company Match on retirement savings plan
- Free financial coaching and financial well-being support
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits
- Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need
- 20+ weeks paid parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender, offered for pregnancy, adoption or surrogacy
- 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
For a full list of Team Amex benefits, visit our Colleague Benefits Site.
The below represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we'll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors.
