Job Description

The Architecture As Code team is driving a new way of building web experiences for our customers. We are looking for a forward-thinking Senior Solutions Architect II who would be responsible for the end-to-end design and delivery for customer value capabilities in US and international markets. You will be hands on in designing the fundamental architecture that powers our web frameworks like content management, search and navigation and web authoring.

Responsibilities

Ensures Technology Platform solutions are aligned with the corresponding Platform Blueprint and Company Platform roadmaps; may be called on to be the Technology Platform Single Point of Contact (SPOC)

Focuses on cross-platform integration to use and optimize platform capabilities

Ensures the engineered environment meets the specification in terms of business requirements, application design and infrastructure requirements, i.e. accountable for the platform integration performance and efficiency Performs hands-on solution architecture design work and actively participates in design and code reviews to ensure both delivery of desired business outcomes and alignment to enterprise standards

Provides input and functional direction to the Technology Platform's API strategy and implementation roadmap

Works with Business and Data Architects to align and incorporate their input into platform solutions

Responsible for coaching and mentoring engineering resources on solution architecture, providing advice, mentorship and assistance to less experienced colleagues as required Identifies technical solutions and business process improvements in support of the business and IT strategic direction

Finds opportunities to embrace innovative technologies Interacts with business partners and product engineering teams to share and direct architecture practices that may affect business solution delivery

Provides architectural governance, reviewing projects to ensure alignment to architectural and technical strategy by driving

Technology Platform to Platform Architecture Review (PAR) approval level Advises product delivery resources on the best time to engage dependent teams (for example, database engineering teams)

Ensures accurate asset information is documented and recorded in the appropriate repositories for the assigned portfolio

Qualifications

4-5 years of hands-on programming experience meaningful to the assigned Technology Platform in a professional environment and/or comparable experience such as: Advanced hands-on experience with application solution architecture design and end-toend software development of complex distributed (multi-tiered) systems

Prior experience in multiple IT disciplines with a confirmed understanding of architectural concepts (business, data, technical and solution) and track record of implementation

Extensive experience using a systems analysis and design methodology that is applicable to an agile product environment

Bachelor's Degree in computer science, engineering, information systems or related field required; advanced degree preferred

Prior hands-on experience with one or more core technology stack components within the assigned portfolio, such as relevant frameworks and/or programming languages

Advanced to authoritative level knowledge and understanding of solution architecture, complex application systems design and platform integration via modern approaches (i.e. RESTful APIs)

Proven understanding of relevant supporting architecture domains required to align and deliver solutions (business, information, application, technical, etc.)

Ability to perform system design reviews to ensure selection of appropriate technology, efficient use of resources, and alignment to strategic platform roadmaps

Channel-specific solution architecture skills as required by the assigned platform, such as web, mobile, voice or interactive media Domain Expertise in Bill Payment and Money Movement platforms and APIs, including but not limited to: Open Banking, ACH, Nacha, Bill Pay, Remittance, wire payments, RTP, P2P, credit/debit, and crypto Successful solution architecture implementations that impact significant Mobile and Web Engineering initiatives Advanced skills with Open Source components, frameworks and complex systems integration

Full understanding of Service Oriented Architecture design principles, execution patterns and performance optimization techniques

Able to participate in the prevention, diagnosis, and resolution of system outages as a leader in the underlying architecture Experienced level understanding of relevant SDLC methodologies, practices and compliance policies/procedures

Deep business capability domain knowledge relative to the assigned portfolio

Able to acquire results with an emphasis on reducing cycle time and growing the speed to market of new products

Excellent interpersonal skills (verbal and written), as well as effective consultative and influential leadership skills

Well versed in current industry best practices regarding solution delivery disciplines

Strong business insight with the ability to identify key issues and their impact in a broad business context

About the Team

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
• 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.