Lead Software Engineer II

4 weeks ago

Burgess Hill, West Sussex, United Kingdom American Express Full time

You Pave the Path. We Support Your Journey.

With the right support, individuals and organizations can advance in remarkable ways. When you become part of American Express, you join a global and diverse network of colleagues dedicated to supporting our customers, communities, and one another. Here, you will have the opportunity to learn and develop as we assist you in crafting a career path that is distinct and meaningful to you, with benefits, programs, and flexibility that cater to your personal and professional needs.

At American Express, your contributions, leadership, and impact will be acknowledged—every team member has the chance to partake in the company's achievements. Together, we will succeed as a unit, striving to uphold our commitment to deliver the world's finest customer experience daily. We will achieve this with the highest integrity, in an environment where everyone is valued, heard, and feels a sense of belonging.

Join American Express and let’s pave the path forward together.

How will you contribute in this position?

If you are eager to embark on a career developing innovative software and making a difference for millions, your search ends here. Our Software Engineers not only grasp how technology functions but also understand how that technology interacts with the individuals who rely on it daily. Innovation is central to how we create a more powerful, personalized, and fulfilling experience for our clients.

As a Software Engineer in GMST, you will be designing solutions that are scalable and can be delivered incrementally to enhance business value, constructing core features and functionalities of card transaction systems on our distributed platform hosted in the cloud. You will actively engage in agile teams and contemporary development practices, writing code and unit tests, collaborating with API specifications and automation. You will provide technical guidance to engineers to support their development within the team. GMST Engineers utilize Java Technologies to drive innovation while also identifying opportunities to integrate new technologies.

Are you interested in joining a team of Engineers who not only code and test but also innovate? If so, consider becoming part of our GMST team and work on the Merchant Platform.

Minimum Qualifications:

Degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related discipline. Extensive hands-on experience in application architecture/design, software development, and testing, preferably in an Agile setting within a professional environment. At least 10 years of proven experience with Java, React, Vert.x, Spring, Spark, Postgres, Ignite, Restful APIs, Redis, Kafka. Strong engineering and professional leadership capabilities. Demonstrated ability to lead, collaborate, and partner across multiple engineering teams.

We support our colleagues and their families with benefits and programs that promote their overall well-being. This means we prioritize their physical, financial, and mental health throughout every stage of life. 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

Employment with American Express is contingent upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations.

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