NodeJS Backend Engineer - Lounge Services

Join American Express as a NodeJS Backend Engineer

About the Role

American Express is seeking a talented and experienced NodeJS Backend Engineer to join our Lounge Services team, part of the Membership Services division. This role is pivotal in making membership an indisputable competitive advantage by enhancing the digital journey of our Card Members. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable and efficient backend systems that power our applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and Development: Design, develop, and maintain high-performance backend services and APIs.
• Collaboration: Work with multi-functional teams to gather requirements, architect solutions, and implement features that meet business needs.
• Code Quality: Implement best practices for code quality, testing, and deployment automation.
• Mentorship: Conduct code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and mentor junior engineers.
• Technology Evaluation: Stay updated on emerging technologies and industry trends, evaluating new tools and frameworks to improve efficiency and productivity.
• DevOps Collaboration: Work closely with DevOps teams to deploy and manage backend services in cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• API Integration: Collaborate with frontend engineers to define API contracts and ensure seamless integration between frontend and backend systems.
• Communication: Communicate effectively with team members, stakeholders, and management to provide project updates, status reports, and technical recommendations.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field. Master's degree preferred.
• Experience: 3+ years of experience in backend development, with a strong proficiency in NodeJS.
• Technical Skills: Solid understanding of distributed systems architecture, microservices, and RESTful API design principles. Experience with cloud platforms and services and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Database Skills: Proficiency in SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Problem Solving: Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex technical challenges and propose effective solutions.
• Version Control: Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Communication: Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with multi-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Agile Environment: Proven track record of delivering scalable and reliable backend solutions in a fast-paced, Agile/Scrum environment.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary Range: $85,000.00 to $150,000.00 annually + bonus + benefits
• Benefits: Competitive base salaries, bonus incentives, 6% company match on retirement savings plan, free financial coaching, comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits, flexible working model, 20+ weeks paid parental leave, free access to global on-site wellness centers, free and confidential counseling support, career development and training opportunities.

Work Environment

This position is based in New York, NY, with a hybrid working model that combines in-office and virtual days, providing flexibility while maintaining the unique in-person culture of American Express.

About American Express

At American Express, we back our colleagues and their loved ones with benefits and programs that support their holistic well-being. We prioritize their physical, financial, and mental health through each stage of life. Join us and be part of a global and diverse community of colleagues with an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and each other.

American Express is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law.