Senior Software Engineer

American Express

. Supervise and mentor Software Engineers and cross-functional team members on specific tasks or projects .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeGurugram • IndiaSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading software application lifecycles, providing technical leadership, and mentoring engineers while ensuring adherence to coding standards and best practices. Proficient in building scalable, distributed systems and collaborating with cross-functional teams to align technology with business objectives.

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Java-Based Application DevelopmentDistributed SystemsCloud EnvironmentsCI/CD PipelinesContainerization Technologies

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Hard Skills

Software EngineeringApplication DesignPerformance TestingNoSQL DatabasesRelational DatabasesAutomated TestingEvent StreamingAlgorithmsScalabilityCode Review

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingMentorshipCollaborationTechnical Leadership

Tools & Technologies

AWSAzureGCPDockerKubernetesKafka

Industry Keywords

Development MethodologiesCoding StandardsSoftware Delivery PracticesCross-Functional TeamsBackground Verification

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudDockerGoogle Cloud PlatformJavaKafkaKubernetesNoSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Supervise and mentor Software Engineers and cross-functional team members on specific tasks or projects
Provide mentorship and technical leadership to junior engineers
Lead the entire lifecycle of software applications and systems from inception to deployment
Direct the technical aspects of projects, ensuring scalability, performance, and reliability
Review code for accuracy, quality, and adherence to best practices
Establish and enforce coding standards, development methodologies, and best practices
Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks
Facilitate collaboration with cross-functional teams to support changes and implementations
Collaborate with product and business teams to align technology initiatives with business objectives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, and/or comparable experience; advanced degree preferred
Knowledge of distributed (multi-tiered) systems, algorithms, NoSQL, and relational databases
Knowledge of the core tools used in the planning, analyzing, crafting, building, testing, configuring, and maintaining of assigned application(s)
10+ years of software engineering experience (or equivalent level based on role requirements) with a strong focus on Java-based application development
Proven experience building and maintaining distributed, scalable, multi-tier applications
Experience in application design, development, testing, deployment, and production support
Experience working in cloud environments and modern software delivery practices is preferred
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze complex technical challenges and deliver scalable solutions
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, code quality practices, and DevOps principles
Experience with unit, integration, functional, and performance testing
Basic exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
Experience with containerisation and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
Knowledge of event streaming platforms such as Kafka is a plus
Successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive base salaries
Bonus incentives
Support for financial well-being and retirement
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits (depending on location)
Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need
Generous paid parental leave policies (depending on your location)
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