Senior Engineer II

You Lead the Way. We ve Got Your Back.

At American Express, you ll be recognized for your contributions, leadership, and impact every colleague has the opportunity to share in the company s success. Together, we ll win as a team, striving to uphold our company values and powerful backing promise to provide the world s best customer experience every day. And we ll do it with the utmost integrity, and in an environment where everyone is seen, heard and feels like they belong.

Join Team Amex and let's lead the way together.

Job Summary:
We are looking for a talented and experienced Senior Backend Engineer to join our growing team. The Senior Backend Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable and efficient backend systems that power our applications. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in backend development with solid understanding of distributed systems, and experience with cloud technologies.

Responsibilities:
Design, develop, and maintain high-performance backend services and APIs.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, architect solutions, and implement features that meet business needs.
Optimize backend systems for performance, scalability, and reliability, ensuring smooth operation under high load.
Implement best practices for code quality, testing, and deployment automation.
Conduct code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and mentor junior engineers to foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
Troubleshoot and debug production issues, conduct root cause analysis, and implement solutions to prevent recurrence.
Stay updated on emerging technologies and industry trends, evaluating new tools and frameworks to improve efficiency and productivity.
Work closely with DevOps teams to deploy and manage backend services in cloud environments (e. g. , AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
Collaborate with frontend engineers to define API contracts and ensure seamless integration between frontend and backend systems.
Communicate effectively with team members, stakeholders, and management to provide project updates, status reports, and technical recommendations.

Requirements:
Bachelor s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field. Master's degree preferred.
5+ years of experience in backend development, with a strong proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Javascript, Typescript, Go.
Solid understanding of distributed systems architecture, microservices, and RESTful API design principles using NodeJS or a modern backend framework
Experience with cloud platforms and services and containerization technologies (e. g. , Docker, Kubernetes).
Proficiency in database technologies such as SQL (e. g. , PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (e. g. , MongoDB, Redis).
Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex technical challenges and propose effective solutions.
Experience with version control systems (e. g. , Git) and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
Proven track record of delivering scalable and reliable backend solutions in a fast-paced, Agile/Scrum environment.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities, multitask effectively, and thrive in a dynamic, collaborative work environment.

Benefits include:

• 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