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About the Role

As a Director, Software Engineering, you will develop and deploy complex software solutions with a strong focus on Cloud-based engineering, Java technologies, API design, and user experience. You will define innovative solutions, have a pragmatic approach to application architecture, and work on a varied tech stack. Responsibilities include understanding functional platforms, planning and executing the technology roadmap, and leading talent acquisition and development. You will need a futuristic mindset, the ability to question the status quo, and collaborate with enterprise teams in a fast-paced, Scaled Agile environment.

Responsibilities

Develop and deploy complex software solutions
Focus on Cloud-based engineering, Java technologies, API design, and user experience
Define innovative solutions
Apply a pragmatic approach to application architecture
Work on a varied tech stack
Understand functional platforms
Plan, manage, and execute the technology roadmap
Attract, hire, and develop talent
Exhibit collaboration with other enterprise teams
Dive deep and rapidly iterate ideas despite ambiguity

Requirements

Deep understanding of functional platforms
Futuristic mindset
Ability to question status quo
Familiarity with modern software development methodologies

Skills

Cloud based engineering
Java technologies
API design
User experience

Location

Virtual
Hybrid
Onsite

Work Type

Hybrid
Onsite
Virtual

Experience Level

Director

Benefits

Competitive base salaries
Bonus incentives
6% Company Match on retirement savings plan
Free financial coaching and financial well-being support
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits
Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need
20+ weeks paid parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender, offered for pregnancy, adoption or surrogacy
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

About the Company

The Technology organization enables and accelerates the company’s growth strategies, delivering global capabilities and services in support of Amex’s customers and colleagues, while maintaining 24/7 servicing and availability to ensure an uninterrupted, high-quality customer experience.
Technology provides the foundation for everything we do in the company while driving differentiation through building and leveraging innovative technology and data insights.
The U.S. Consumer Services and Membership Digital Experiences Technology team (USCDT) brings together foundational strategic technology capabilities in digital experience engineering (Mobile and Web), marketing and advertising technology, enterprise communications, travel and lifestyle, and dining technology.
It employs a ground-breaking focus with development responsibilities for customer-facing capabilities that deepen and expand digital engagement, as well as core technical capabilities that cut across business lines and customer segments.
The Personalization, Brand, and Communications Technology (PBCT) team, within USCDT, brings together many of our targeting efforts and stitch together multiple connections that customers have with you.
At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared values, and Leadership Behaviors, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and colleagues.
From delivering differentiated products to providing world-class customer service, we operate with a strong risk mindset, ensuring we continue to uphold our brand promise of trust, security, and service.
As part of Team Amex, you’ll experience our powerful backing with comprehensive support for your holistic well-being and many opportunities to learn new skills, develop as a leader, and grow your career.
Here, your voice and ideas matter, your work makes an impact, and together, you will help us define the future of American Express.

Equal Opportunity

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.
American Express will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
For positions covered by federal and/or state banking regulations, American Express will comply with such regulations as it relates to the consideration of applicants with criminal convictions.
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