Staff Software Engineer - Finance Data Management and Governance

American Express•Phoenix, AZ

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

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? Leads, mentors, and coaches Senior Software Engineers and teams, fostering a culture of excellence, continuous professional growth, and knowledge sharing within the Software Engineering community. Directs and leads the design and implementation of scalable software solutions, ensuring robust architecture, code quality, and alignment with business objectives. Provides technical mentorship to Software Engineers at various levels, fostering best practices in coding, design patterns, and software development methodologies. Oversees the integration and maintenance of new and existing platform components, ensuring optimal performance, reliability, and scalability of software systems. Conducts detailed design reviews and code inspections, offering constructive feedback to uphold high coding standards and architectural integrity. Collaborates with cross-functional teams to define technical requirements, develop implementation strategies, and ensure seamless integration of complex software projects. Monitors and optimizes software development processes, ensuring adherence to project schedules, sprint goals, and best practices in continuous integration and continuous deployment. Ensures the health and quality of the code across the portfolio, including leading source control management, functional testing, and integrating with continuous integration/continuous deployment tools. Collaborates and co-creates effectively with teams in product and the business to align technology initiatives with business objectives.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in software engineering with a strong background in designing and delivering large-scale, high-performance, cloud-native systems
Proven track record in architecting data platforms on GCP or equivalent cloud environments
Demonstrated ability to lead architecture and design decisions across complex, multi-stakeholder organizations.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
Deep understanding of distributed systems, algorithms, and both NoSQL and relational databases.
Proficiency in software development methodologies, programming languages, and modern frameworks.
Hands-on experience with API design and development (REST, JSON, XML, etc.).
Expertise in building scalable, fault-tolerant, enterprise-grade applications.
Strong knowledge of cloud-based platforms, modern software architectures, and SDLC best practices.
Proven experience in leading, mentoring, and growing engineering teams.

Nice To Haves

Manages highly complex tasks with significant interdependencies, guiding others in problem-solving.
Impact is significant across the job function, driving efficiency and success.
Leads decision-making in specialized areas, influencing strategic outcomes across disciplines.
Supervises teams across multi-functional projects, providing guidance and expertise.
Extensive expertise in a technical domain, and advanced expertise across multiple technical and business domains.

Responsibilities

Leads, mentors, and coaches Senior Software Engineers and teams
Directs and leads the design and implementation of scalable software solutions
Provides technical mentorship to Software Engineers at various levels
Oversees the integration and maintenance of new and existing platform components
Conducts detailed design reviews and code inspections
Collaborates with cross-functional teams to define technical requirements
Monitors and optimizes software development processes
Ensures the health and quality of the code across the portfolio
Collaborates and co-creates effectively with teams in product and the business to align technology initiatives with business objectives.

Benefits

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