Software Engineer - Full Stack

At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared 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.

About the Role

We are looking for a Software Engineer to join our Servicing Engineering team, supporting platforms used by American Express customers. In this role, you will work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where innovation, quality, and customer experience are paramount. You will contribute to the design, development, and delivery of scalable software solutions while navigating ambiguity and rapidly evolving business needs.

Key Responsibilities

Work as part of an agile engineering team to design, develop, test, and maintain software applications.

Collaborate closely with product managers, business stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.

Contribute to software builds using consistent development practices, shared tools, reusable components, and clear documentation.

Demonstrate increasing independence while contributing to team goals and delivering high-quality outcomes.

Participate in code reviews, automated testing, and continuous improvement of development standards.

Debug and resolve software defects across application components.

Support the development, deployment, monitoring, and maintenance of applications across test, integration, and production environments.

Automate deployments and enable CI / CD pipelines to improve delivery speed and reliability.

Design and support applications that automatically scale based on demand.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

Up to 4 years of professional software development experience or equivalent practical experience.

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Technical Skills

Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as JavaScript, React, Java, and Pega.

Working knowledge of HTML5, Redux, Angular, and Node.js.

Experience with automated testing and unit testing frameworks such as Jest, Enzyme, or React Testing Library.

Strong understanding of DOM fundamentals.

Experience building adaptive and responsive user interfaces.

Familiarity with distributed (multi-tiered) systems, algorithms, and relational and / or NoSQL databases.

Experience working in CI / CD environments using tools such as Git and Jenkins.

Strong system and architecture design skills, including modeling complex systems.

Preferred Attributes

Ability to design scalable, reliable, and efficient solutions that meet business requirements.

Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in ambiguous environments.

A collaborative mindset with a passion for continuous learning and improvement.

Salary Range : $103,750.00 to $174,750.00 annually + bonus + benefits

The above 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.

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