Sr Mgr-Data Engineering

American Express • Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

The U.S. Consumer Services and Membership Digital Experiences Technology team is at the forefront of driving American Express’ digital transformation. We bring together cutting-edge capabilities across digital experience engineering (web and mobile), AI/ML, marketing technology, enterprise platforms, and data governance. Marketing at American Express is undergoing a significant evolution—and this role sits at the heart of that transformation. You’ll lead high-impact initiatives that shape how we engage customers, leveraging modern technologies and data-driven insights to deliver personalized, seamless experiences.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 8+ years of professional software development experience
• Proven experience leading and mentoring engineering teams
• Strong background in application design, development, and testing
• Experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban)
• Solid understanding of secure, scalable, and high-performance system design
• Experience working with distributed systems and relational databases
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with senior stakeholders and influence technical strategy
• Strong foundational knowledge of Google Cloud Platform (GCP) data services
• Hands-on experience with GCP BigQuery, BigTable, Google Cloud Dataproc for large-scale data processing, and Cloud Composer (Airflow) for workflow orchestration

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on experience building and testing modern applications
• Strong object-oriented design and architecture skills across platforms (Java, Python)
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for business stakeholders
• Proven ability to define and deliver end-to-end technical solutions
• Passion for solving complex technical challenges and enabling team success
• Track record of contributing to multiple teams and driving broader organizational impact
• Practical experience leveraging AI-assisted development tools to accelerate project delivery

Responsibilities

• Manage, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, inclusion, and continuous learning
• Oversee project delivery, including resource planning, timelines, and budgets, ensuring alignment with strategic goals
• Partner with senior leaders to define and execute technology strategy and roadmaps
• Lead the design, development, deployment, and support of scalable, high-quality software solutions
• Work closely with product, business, and cross-functional partners to deliver impactful solutions
• Champion automation and modern engineering practices to improve efficiency and scalability
• Use metrics and feedback to continuously improve team effectiveness and software quality
• Recruit top talent and create an environment where engineers thrive and grow

Benefits

• Depending on factors such as business unit requirements, the nature of the position, cost and applicable laws, American Express may provide visa sponsorship for certain position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior