Software Engineer II – Enterprise Architecture

American Express

. Design, develop, and deliver scalable, high-quality full-stack software solutions using Java and Python .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeSunrise • Florida • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $89,250 - $150,250 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in full-stack software development with a strong focus on Java and Python, including the design and implementation of RESTful APIs and microservices. Proficient in cloud-native development, CI/CD practices, and Agile methodologies to deliver scalable and high-quality software solutions.

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Java DevelopmentPython DevelopmentRESTful API DesignMicroservices ArchitectureCI/CD Pipeline Management

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Hard Skills

Full-Stack DevelopmentJava EcosystemsSpring FrameworkRelational DatabasesNoSQL DatabasesDockerKubernetesAgile MethodologiesUnit TestingCloud-Native Development

Soft Skills

CollaborationProblem-SolvingLeadership

Tools & Technologies

AWSAzureGCPTerraformCloudFormationKafkaRabbitMQJenkinsGitHub ActionsGitLab CI

Industry Keywords

Distributed SystemsPerformance OptimizationScalabilityObservabilityContinuous Delivery

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AngularAWSAzureCassandraCloudDistributed SystemsDockerDynamoDBGoogle Cloud PlatformJavaJenkinsKafkaKubernetesMicroservicesMongoDBMySQLNoSQLOraclePostgresPythonRabbitMQReactSpringSpring BootSpringBootTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, and deliver scalable, high-quality full-stack software solutions using Java and Python
Lead implementation of distributed systems emphasizing performance, reliability, maintainability, and operational excellence
Own end-to-end feature delivery from design and implementation through deployment, monitoring, and production support
Contribute technically in an Agile environment and guide software engineering, testing, documentation, and continuous delivery best practices
Collaborate with architects, product managers, and cross-functional stakeholders to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions
Build and evolve RESTful APIs, microservices, and event-driven systems with strong service contracts and backward compatibility
Improve CI/CD pipelines, automate testing, and enhance developer productivity
Identify bottlenecks, debug complex production issues, and perform root-cause analysis
Develop systems focused on scalability, resilience, observability, monitoring, logging, and alerting
Contribute to cloud-native transformation initiatives, including containerization, infrastructure as code, and auto-scaling architectures
Deliver high-impact outcomes aligned with team and organizational goals

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of professional software development experience
Strong expertise in Java and working knowledge of Python for backend or data-driven applications
Deep experience with Java ecosystems and frameworks such as Spring, Spring Boot, or equivalent technologies
Proven full-stack development experience, including backend services and modern frontend frameworks such as React, Angular, or similar
Strong experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs, microservices, and service-to-service integrations
Understanding of distributed systems, concurrency, scalability, and performance optimization
Hands-on experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases, including PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, Cassandra, DynamoDB, or MongoDB
Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
Familiarity with Terraform or CloudFormation
Experience with Kafka, RabbitMQ, or JMS
Practical experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP and cloud-native development patterns
Hands-on experience in test data generation, unit testing, and test execution
Experience with API design standards, Open API/Swagger, versioning, and contract-driven development
Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI
Proficiency in Agile/Scrum methodologies and modern software development lifecycle practices
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
Visa sponsorship may be provided for certain positions depending on business unit requirements, position nature, cost, and applicable laws

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