Staff Software Engineer

American Express

. Provide technical leadership for the design, development and delivery of scalable, secure and resilient software solutions.

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeBurgess Hill • United KingdomLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and implementing scalable software solutions, with a strong focus on distributed systems, cloud platforms, and modern software delivery practices. Proven ability to lead technical direction, mentor engineers, and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.

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Technical LeadershipDistributed Systems DesignCloud Platforms ExpertiseCI/CD ImplementationMentoring Engineers

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Hard Skills

Software DevelopmentMicroservices ArchitectureAPI DesignEvent-Driven ArchitectureInfrastructure AutomationAI IntegrationAutomated TestingData PlatformsRelational DatabasesNoSQL Databases

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationInfluencing Without AuthorityCuriosity and Passion for Technology

Tools & Technologies

CI/CD PipelinesSource ControlEngineering Productivity ToolingCloud-Native SolutionsContainerization

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Computer ScienceEngineeringInformation Technology

Industry Keywords

Enterprise EnvironmentOperational ExcellenceTechnical StrategyRoot Cause AnalysisEngineering Best Practices

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudDistributed SystemsMicroservicesNoSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide technical leadership for the design, development and delivery of scalable, secure and resilient software solutions.
Drive architecture, engineering standards and technology strategy across multiple teams and platforms.
Contribute hands-on to design reviews, code reviews, prototyping and complex problem solving.
Design and implement distributed systems, APIs, event-driven architectures and cloud-native solutions at enterprise scale.
Champion CI/CD, automated testing, observability, reliability engineering and operational excellence.
Evaluate emerging technologies, industry trends and open-source capabilities.
Partner with product, architecture, security and platform teams to translate business objectives into technology solutions.
Lead root cause analysis of critical production issues and improve reliability, performance and scalability.
Influence technical direction across organisational boundaries and establish reusable patterns, frameworks and engineering best practices.
Identify technical barriers and drive adoption of modern platforms, tooling and development approaches.
Mentor and coach engineers at all levels.
Build alignment and consensus across engineering, product and business stakeholders.
Communicate technical strategy, risks, trade-offs and recommendations to senior leadership and non-technical audiences.
Support talent development through mentoring, knowledge sharing and technical growth opportunities.
Act as a trusted technical adviser on strategic technology decisions.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
At least 8 years' experience designing, building and operating large-scale software systems in a complex enterprise environment.
Deep expertise in one or more modern programming languages and technology stacks.
Proven experience designing distributed systems, microservices, APIs and event-driven architectures.
Strong understanding of cloud platforms, containerisation, infrastructure automation and modern software delivery practices.
Recent experience applying relevant AI tools and integrating AI or machine learning models into software products to improve user experience, engineering productivity, or business outcomes.
Experience with CI/CD pipelines, source control, automated testing and engineering productivity tooling.
Strong knowledge of data platforms, relational and NoSQL databases, and system integration patterns.
Demonstrated ability to influence technical direction across multiple teams without direct authority.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
Proven track record of mentoring engineers and developing technical capability within an organisation.
Curiosity and passion for technology, continuous learning and innovation.
Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the UK is required; the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.

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