Senior Software Engineer

American Express

. Design, build, and operate scalable, secure, and highly available cloud-native applications and services .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesSenior💰 $123,000 - $215,250 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and building cloud-native applications and services, with a strong focus on Kubernetes, Java, and full-stack development. Proficient in integrating enterprise identity platforms and implementing robust logging and monitoring solutions.

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Cloud-Native Application DevelopmentKubernetes-Based PaaS ArchitectureJava and Vert.x DevelopmentRESTful API and Microservices DesignAI-Assisted Software Engineering Tools

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Hard Skills

JavaVert.xNode.jsReactREST APIsMicroservicesKubernetesCI/CD PracticesLinux System AdministrationAsynchronous Programming

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingTechnical LeadershipMentorshipCollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

GitHubGitHub ActionsSplunkELK StackOktaActive DirectoryAI Development Tools

Industry Keywords

Cloud-Native ArchitectureEnterprise InfrastructureDisaster RecoveryAgile EngineeringApplication Security

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudDistributed SystemsJavaJavaScriptKubernetesLinuxMicroservicesNode.jsOpenShiftReactSplunk

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, build, and operate scalable, secure, and highly available cloud-native applications and services
Develop the enterprise infrastructure portal for discovering, provisioning, integrating, and managing infrastructure services
Architect and build applications on Kubernetes-based PaaS platforms, including Red Hat OpenShift
Deliver full-stack solutions across backend services, REST APIs, integrations, and React user interfaces
Build distributed systems supporting caching, search, resource management, job execution, asynchronous processing, and cluster management
Apply cloud-native architecture, containerization, Kubernetes, and platform engineering practices
Integrate applications with enterprise identity platforms such as Okta and Active Directory
Implement logging, monitoring, and diagnostics using Splunk and the ELK stack
Use AI-enabled development tools and develop custom GPT-based engineering assistants
Design, deploy, and operate Linux-based services on virtual machines when workloads cannot be containerized
Own and improve disaster recovery readiness, including annual disaster recovery testing
Influence architecture and engineering decisions, establish reusable patterns, conduct code and design reviews, and mentor engineers
Collaborate with product, infrastructure, security, architecture, and engineering teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent practical experience
5+ years of professional software engineering experience
Strong hands-on expertise in Java and modern full-stack application development
Experience designing, developing, and supporting enterprise-scale applications in complex, highly available production environments
Strong hands-on development experience with Java and Vert.x; working knowledge of Node.js, React, and modern web application frameworks
Strong foundation in computer science fundamentals, including data structures, algorithms, concurrency, and asynchronous programming
Deep understanding of REST APIs, microservices, and distributed systems
Experience designing and developing RESTful APIs and microservices for infrastructure automation, integration, provisioning, and lifecycle management
Experience developing and deploying cloud-native applications on Kubernetes-based platforms
Experience with GitHub, GitHub Actions, and CI/CD practices
Proficiency with AI-assisted software engineering tools such as GitHub Copilot, Devin, and ChatGPT
Experience working in Agile engineering environments
Working knowledge of Linux operating systems, system administration, troubleshooting, networking, and process management
Understanding of application security and enterprise authentication/authorization patterns
Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to provide technical leadership and mentorship, influence engineering practices, conduct design and code reviews, and collaborate across teams

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