Senior Software Engineer

American Express

. Serve as a technical leader within Agile teams, driving architecture, software design, code quality, automated testing, and continuous integration practices .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timePhoenix • Arizona • 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 developing scalable, fault-tolerant distributed systems and full-stack applications, with a strong focus on modern web technologies such as React, Redux, and Java. Proven ability to lead technical discussions, mentor teams, and drive engineering best practices in Agile environments.

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React DevelopmentJava DevelopmentMicroservices ArchitectureAgile MethodologiesRESTful API Design

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Hard Skills

JavaScriptTypeScriptReduxJavaNode.jsNoSQL DatabasesDistributed SystemsEvent-Driven ArchitectureAutomated TestingContinuous Integration

Soft Skills

Technical LeadershipMentoringCollaborationCommunicationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

RedisKafkaCassandraCouchbaseAI-Assisted Development Tools

Industry Keywords

Software Development LifecycleCode QualityOperational ReliabilityEngineering EffectivenessCustomer-Focused Digital Experiences

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CassandraDistributed SystemsJavaJavaScriptKafkaMicroservicesNode.jsNoSQLReactRedisReduxTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a technical leader within Agile teams, driving architecture, software design, code quality, automated testing, and continuous integration practices
Design and develop highly available, fault-tolerant, low-latency distributed systems and full-stack applications
Lead technical design discussions, perform code reviews, mentor engineers, and promote engineering best practices
Debug complex software issues and drive resolution of production incidents and performance bottlenecks
Take ownership of team outcomes, delivery excellence, operational reliability, and engineering effectiveness
Build and maintain modern web applications using React, Redux, JavaScript/TypeScript, Java, and related technologies
Design and develop scalable APIs, microservices, and event-driven solutions
Collaborate across engineering teams to deliver secure, high-performing, customer-focused digital experiences
Support applications throughout the software development lifecycle, including production operations and continuous improvement
Leverage AI-assisted development tools, autonomous coding agents, and intelligent engineering workflows
Identify opportunities to incorporate AI-driven capabilities, automation, and intelligent decision-making
Build proofs of concept and evaluate emerging technologies, AI frameworks, and open-source solutions
Partner with Product, Architecture, Platform, and Engineering teams across multiple locations to deliver strategic initiatives
Drive technical strategy and influence engineering decisions through communication and stakeholder engagement

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent practical experience
8+ years of professional software development experience
5+ years of hands-on UI development experience
Strong expertise building modern front-end applications using React, Redux, JavaScript, and related web technologies
Experience developing enterprise applications using Java and/or Node.js
Strong understanding of software engineering principles, object-oriented design, and distributed systems
Experience designing and building RESTful APIs, microservices, and event-driven architectures
Experience working in Agile development environments
Experience with NoSQL databases and distributed technologies such as Redis, Kafka, Cassandra, Couchbase, or equivalent platforms
Depending on business unit requirements, position nature, cost and applicable laws, visa sponsorship may be provided for certain positions

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
Dedicated time to invest in professional development
Open-source engineering opportunities