Senior Backend Software Engineer - Digital Banking Payments
American ExpressOverview
Join American Express as a Senior Backend Software Engineer in our Digital Banking Payments team, where you will be pivotal in driving the Modern Money Movement initiative. This role is based in Phoenix, Arizona, and offers a hybrid work model.
Role Responsibilities
- Architect, code, and ship software that is essential to our customers’ digital lives.
- Work alongside talented engineers in an open, supportive, inclusive environment.
- Engage in agile development practices and contribute significantly to our architecture and business goals.
- Participate in design and code reviews, refining and estimating upcoming work with your team.
- Build and maintain a platform that is scalable, extensible, and meets stringent SLAs.
Technical Skills
- Proficiency in Kotlin and/or Java 17+.
- Experience with lightweight microservices frameworks like Vert.x, Quarkus, or Micronaut.
- Strong understanding of event-driven architecture and messaging systems like Kafka.
- Expertise in PostgreSQL or equivalent relational databases.
- Experience in cloud-based architecture and distributed systems.
Ideal Candidate
- Open-minded, willing to learn, and passionate about building great software.
- Experience in FinTech is a massive plus.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to express dissenting opinions constructively.
- Self-directed and capable of working in an ambiguous environment.
Benefits
- Competitive base salaries and bonus incentives.
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability coverage.
- Flexible working arrangements with hybrid, onsite, or virtual options depending on role and business need.
- Extensive parental leave policies and wellness programs.
- Opportunities for career development and professional growth.
Why Join Us?
American Express is committed to backing our colleagues with the support they need to thrive, both professionally and personally. We are recognized globally for our commitment to employee satisfaction and awarded for our workplace culture. Join us and be a part of a globally integrated payments company that values innovation, leadership, and community engagement.
Benefits Extracted with AI
- 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
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