Senior Software Engineer II – Full Stack Web Application

American Express

. Lead end-to-end web application development (both frontend and backend) on a multi-functional team .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeChennai • IndiaSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in end-to-end web application development, focusing on both frontend and backend technologies, with a strong emphasis on performance, accessibility, and customer experience. Proficient in mentoring and collaborating within Agile and DevOps environments to drive innovation and optimize solutions.

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Web DevelopmentReact.js / ReduxNodeJSAPIsAgile Development

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Hard Skills

Frontend FrameworksState ManagementBuilding APIsModern JavaScriptPerformance OptimizationAccessibilityCode ReviewsAutomationFault-Tolerant ApplicationsScalable Solutions

Soft Skills

MentoringCollaborationProblem-SolvingInitiativeCustomer Experience Focus

Tools & Technologies

GraphQLExpressDevOps PrinciplesReliability FrameworksCode Optimization Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

Industry Keywords

Web Application DevelopmentMulti-Functional TeamProduction IssuesInnovationAutomation Opportunities

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

GraphQLJavaScriptNode.jsReactRedux

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead end-to-end web application development (both frontend and backend) on a multi-functional team
Collaborate with product owners to understand business needs and turn them into acceptance criteria
Mentor teammates through code reviews, pair programming, and process refinement
Optimize code for accessibility, performance, availability and latency
Increase the confidence in deployments by writing tests, contributing to reliability frameworks, and finding automation opportunities
Investigate and resolve production issues with the help of the site reliability team
Innovate and implement new technologies to improve multiple teams and applications
Develop highly scalable, performant, and fault-tolerant applications for American Express Card Shop experiences

Requirements

What you’ll need

Have at least 10 years of experience in Web Development
Are proficient with front end frameworks and state management with or similar to React.js / Redux
Are proficient in building APIs, with NodeJS, Rest, GraphQL, Express
Are experienced with modern JavaScript coding, open-source ecosystem, and development practices
Have a passion for providing the best customer experience, and are comfortable optimizing for accessibility and performance
Can translate business requirements into scalable solutions, and break down and plan the execution
Like to mentor engineers and help create the best developer experience
Are comfortable working in an environment based on Agile development methodologies and DevOps principles
Take initiative to collaborate with others in order to find solutions to the team's problems
Are excited about innovation and automation
Want to join a team that is always trying to improve and grow!
Bachelor's Degree

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