Senior Manager, Data Engineering

American Express

. Review requirements specifications for defects, performance, reliability, scalability, testability, usability, and security .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timePhoenix • Arizona • United StatesSenior💰 $127,005 - $215,250 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in software project management, quality assurance, and automated testing within Agile environments. Proficient in defining requirements, building product roadmaps, and collaborating with engineering teams to enhance development processes.

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Software Project ManagementAgile DevelopmentAutomated Test ExecutionAPI TestingQuality Assurance

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Hard Skills

Test Case WritingDefect ResolutionFunctional TestingSystem TestingPerformance TestingContinuous IntegrationTest AutomationSoftware Development MethodologiesTool Chain AutomationEnd-to-End Testing

Soft Skills

CollaborationProblem SolvingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

COBOLControl-MDB2JCLMainframe CI/CDMQTest Data Management (TDM)SQLVSAM

Industry Keywords

Quality AssuranceAgileSoftware DevelopmentDefect ManagementProcess Improvement

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review requirements specifications for defects, performance, reliability, scalability, testability, usability, and security
Define requirements for new features and build product roadmaps
Monitor and track resolution of defects
Coordinate with engineers to prevent, report, and resolve issues
Recommend changes to APIs and system designs in collaboration with architects, tech leads, and developers
Plan process and technology improvement projects and collaborate on execution
Work under the supervision of a Director, Software Engineering
Identify and resolve inefficiencies in the development process

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related STEM Field
5 years of progressively responsible experience with building development plans, and execution of quality assurance and testing for engineering teams
2 years of experience with software project management
2 years of experience in an Agile rapid application development environment
2 years of experience applying software development methodologies, continuous integration and development, integrated test environments, and tool chain automation
2 years of experience performing end-to-end automated test execution through self-service across Mainframe and distributed applications
2 years of experience writing test cases and resolving defects
2 years of experience designing and running functional, automated, system, and performance tests
2 years of experience with API testing, COBOL, Control-M, DB2, JCL, Mainframe CI/CD, MQ, Test Data Management (TDM), SQL, Test Automation, and VSAM

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Telecommuting available up to 2 days per week