Senior Data Architect with GraphQL Expertise

Join American Express as a Senior Data Architect

About the Role

As a Senior Data Architect at American Express, you will play a pivotal role in designing and implementing a federated GraphQL API schema. This position requires a deep understanding of data architecture and API design principles, with a focus on security, performance, and maintainability. You will collaborate with product teams to define data requirements and translate business needs into effective API models.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of a federated GraphQL API schema, ensuring seamless integration across multiple subgraphs.
• Develop and enforce governance policies for API design and usage, focusing on security, performance, and maintainability.
• Collaborate with product teams to define data requirements and translate business needs into effective API models.
• Apply domain-driven design principles to create bounded contexts and help to establish and maintain data ownership within the federated service.
• Design and implement Domain models, ensuring adherence to best practices and standards.
• Engage in discussions with stakeholders to gather feedback and identify new opportunities for data integration and API enhancements.
• Stay current with industry trends and advancements in API design, data architecture, and related technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
• Proven experience as a Data Architect or in a similar role, with a strong portfolio of successful API design projects.
• Knowledge of GraphQL and its federated architecture, along with RESTful API design principles.
• Solid understanding of domain-driven design methodologies and their application in data architecture.
• Proficiency in data modeling techniques and tools, including experience with relational and NoSQL databases.
• Familiarity with microservices architecture and cloud-based data solutions.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a strong attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working collaboratively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience with API management tools and platforms is a plus.

Benefits

American Express offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive base salaries, bonus incentives, a 6% company match on retirement savings plans, and free financial coaching. We provide comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits. Our flexible working model includes hybrid, onsite, or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need. We offer 20+ weeks of paid parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender, and free access to global on-site wellness centers. Our Healthy Minds program offers free and confidential counseling support. We also provide career development and training opportunities.

Work Environment

This position is based in New York, NY, and offers a hybrid work environment, allowing for a combination of in-office and remote work.

Join us at American Express and be part of a team that values technical excellence and innovation. Apply today to lead the way in data architecture and API design.