Software Engineer II – JavaScript, Enterprise Architecture

American Express

. Design, build, and manage enterprise platforms and frameworks for Process Management, Case Management, and Work Management .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 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 Development, with a strong focus on designing and implementing large-scale platforms that ensure high resiliency and performance. Proficient in Agile Practices and capable of leveraging a variety of technologies to deliver customer value across diverse markets.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Full Stack DevelopmentLLM Models & Prompt EngineeringAgile PracticesJavaScript, NextJS, API DesignLarge-Scale Platform Design

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Hard Skills

Software DevelopmentBackend DevelopmentAPI Design and DevelopmentJavaPythonGoReactCouchBaseCassandraRedis

Soft Skills

Analytical ThinkingBusiness Analysis

Tools & Technologies

DockerKubernetesOpenShiftElastic StackJenkinsEnvoyGRPCProtoBufJSONPorting/Software Configuration

Certifications & Qualifications

BS or MS Degree in Computer ScienceComputer Engineering

Industry Keywords

Process ManagementCase ManagementWork ManagementAgile TeamCustomer Value Capabilities

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CassandraConsulDockerGRPCJavaJavaScriptJenkinsKubernetesNext.jsOpenShiftPythonReactRedisGo

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, build, and manage enterprise platforms and frameworks for Process Management, Case Management, and Work Management
Design, develop, and support shared technology services leveraged by the enterprise
Serve as a core member of an agile team driving the latest development practices
Write code and unit tests, working with API specifications and automation
Identify opportunities for adopting new technologies
Design and deliver customer value capabilities for US and international markets
Design foundational architecture powering web frameworks such as content management, search and navigation, and web authoring

Requirements

What you’ll need

Preferably a BS or MS degree in computer science, computer engineering, or other technical discipline
4+ years of software development experience
Experience in Full Stack development
Experience in LLM Models & Prompt Engineering
Ability to effectively interpret technical and business objectives and challenges and articulate solutions
Willingness to learn new technologies and exploit them to their optimal potential
Extensive experience designing and implementing large-scale platforms with high resiliency, availability, and reliability
Strong experience in applications with high throughput and performance
Agile Practices
Porting/Software Configuration
Hands-on experience with JavaScript, NextJS, API design and development, backend development on relational and graph databases, Java, Python, Go, React, Envoy, gRPC, ProtoBuf, JSON, CouchBase, Cassandra, Redis, Consul, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift, and Elastic Stack
Business Analysis
Analytical Thinking
Business Product Knowledge

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